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Tree Service in Des Moines, IA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $207–$578.

Top Tree Service Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Capital Tree Company

    5.0★ (83 reviews)

    5.0★ from 83 reviews

    +16416301186Website

  2. 2.John's Tree Service

    4.7★ (78 reviews)

    4.7★ from 78 reviews

    +15152626582Website

  3. 3.InfanTree Services LLC

    5.0★ (54 reviews)

    5.0★ from 54 reviews

    +15156505177Website

  4. 4.A Cut Above Tree Services

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15152460023

  5. 5.Altoona Tree Care

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +15152080751Website

  6. 6.Tree Needs, LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15157108509Website

  7. 7.Des Moines Tree Service

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15153133559Website

  8. 8.Tree Services of Des Moines

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15156545310

  9. 9.Ken's Tree Service

  10. 10.Tommy's Tree Services

Tree Service Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Tree trimming$207–$578/job
Tree removal$330–$1,239/job
Stump grinding$124–$372/job
Storm damage removal$413–$1,652/job

Tree Service prices in Des Moines run about 17% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.5★ on average across 229 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade
  • Applying pesticide or fertilizer treatments to trees for hire requires a commercial applicator license from the state
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: No state arborist license

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Des Moines

How much does tree trimming cost in Des Moines?

Tree trimming in Des Moines typically runs $207-$578 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Des Moines, IA?

In IA, Iowa does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade. Check Des Moines ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Des Moines?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Des Moines.

How does Des Moines rainfall affect tree work?

Des Moines averages 36.02 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Des Moines trees keep growing?

With 1,068 cooling degree days and summer highs near 86F, Des Moines trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Des Moines more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Des Moines runs about -17.4% versus the national average.

Do Des Moines trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 14F and 6,203 heating degree days set how much Des Moines trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Des Moines?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Des Moines means after the first frost around October 16 and before spring growth starts.