About Us
Branches of Hope, Roots of Change
The HOW Foundation is a nonprofit using tree care to support addiction recovery. Through meaningful work and community service, we help individuals rebuild their lives while delivering quality results for homes and neighborhoods.
Quality Tree Care
Honest Service
Call Us
(512) 476-9919 Austin
(210) 333-2100 San Antonio
What We Do
Our Services
Tree Removal
Remove hazardous or unwanted trees safely and efficiently. Our skilled crews handle everything with care, ensuring your property stays protected. Every job also supports addiction recovery, giving someone a chance to rebuild their life through meaningful work.
Tree Pruning
Keep your trees healthy, strong, and beautiful with expert pruning. We trim with purpose—improving safety, boosting curb appeal, and promoting growth. Each cut also helps someone on their path to recovery through our unique work-based healing program.
Stump Grinding
Clear away unsightly stumps with precision stump grinding that restores your landscape’s beauty and function. It’s fast, thorough, and purposeful—because each service helps fund addiction recovery and create life-changing opportunities for those seeking a fresh start.
Tree Care That Transforms Lives
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
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Elizabeth Hewett
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The 5-man crew came out today and took out a very large tree in less than an hour. Everyone was so polite and professional…100% recommend and we will be a repeat customer.
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Mckenna Elise Flood
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredibly polite, professional…can’t say enough good things about these guys. They show up when they say they will, and they get the job done well, and quickly. I LOVE that this is also a non-profit organization that helps people overcome their addiction through meaningful and productive work that helps them and the community. Will never use anyone else, and will recommend them to anyone needing tree service. Thank you HOW Foundation!!
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Steven Puri
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. From Dennis & Andrew who came out to bid the work, to Chris & Rob who scheduled it, to Casey who came with his crew to do the work, it was a pleasure working with these guys. Trees look great - and ready for the next ice storm!
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Dave F
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. Very professional, courteous and accommodating to requests made during the job. The 3 man crew did excellent work. They left my yard very clean. Most importantly, they are very reasonably priced. I was getting other estimates that were 3x what I paid just 2 years ago. H.O.W. charged what I would expect considering inflation. I will definitely use them again.
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Vicente Vargas
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are great professional and did an amazing job in the backyard. I recommend Them again and use them anytime
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Bob
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm sorry that some folks had disappointing experiences with this company. The 4-man crew that we had exceeded expectations. They were punctual, professional, knowledgeable, personable, respectful, clean and efficient, all the qualities in a contractor that you hope for but sometimes don't get. Highly recommended for your arborist needs.
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jack thornton
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just had a pecan tree removed and another tree trimmed that was hanging over the neighbors house. Incredibly hard workers who were in and out in no time. Professional workers who completed the job with no issues, even with the pecan tree half dead hanging over our house. Highly recommend the HOW foundation for anyone needing tree service.
