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Tree Service in Kansas City, MO

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $249–$696.

Top Tree Service Companies in Kansas City

  1. 1.TrainingTrees

    4.9★ (162 reviews)

    4.9★ from 162 reviews

    +18165695446Website

  2. 2.Zelfer Tree Crew LLC

    4.7★ (186 reviews)

    4.7★ from 186 reviews

    +18163983757

  3. 3.Treeman Services LLC

    5.0★ (55 reviews)

    5.0★ from 55 reviews

    +18169162268Website

  4. 4.KC Tree Services LLC

    4.9★ (38 reviews)

    4.9★ from 38 reviews

    +18169144980Website

  5. 5.Urban Tree Specialists

    4.1★ (50 reviews)

    4.1★ from 50 reviews

    +18162148327Website

  6. 6.Any Tree Service

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

    +18165820531Website

  7. 7.B&B Tree Service

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +18164059849Website

  8. 8.A&M Tree Care

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18169054930Website

  9. 9.Clockwork Tree Service

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18166348323

  10. 10.Primo's Lawn & Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18162560879

Tree Service Cost in Kansas City

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

ServiceTypical range in Kansas City
Tree trimming$249–$696/job
Tree removal$398–$1,491/job
Stump grinding$149–$447/job
Storm damage removal$497–$1,988/job

Tree Service prices in Kansas City run about 1% 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 Kansas City, rated 4.9★ on average across 521 customer reviews.

Kansas City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Kansas City's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 4
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
39.06"
Heating degree days
4,686
Cooling degree days
1,673
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.4°39.5°1.14"
Feb26.3°44.6°1.48"
Mar35.8°56.2°2.15"
Apr46.6°66.7°3.71"
May57.1°75.9°5.13"
Jun66.7°85°5.52"
Jul72°90.1°3.97"
Aug70.2°88.6°4.39"
Sep60.5°80°4.16"
Oct48.9°67.8°3.52"
Nov36.6°54.2°2.14"
Dec25.6°41.8°1.75"

NOAA station data 1.86 miles from Kansas City.

Permits & Regulations in MO

  • Missouri does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • Tree removal is governed by municipal tree ordinances rather than state law
  • Treating trees with pesticides for hire requires licensing under the Missouri Pesticide Use Act

License required: No state arborist license; MDA pesticide licensing for chemical treatment

Sources: agriculture.mo.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Kansas City

How much does tree trimming cost in Kansas City?

Tree trimming in Kansas City typically runs $249-$696 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Kansas City, MO?

In MO, Missouri does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Kansas City ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Kansas City?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Kansas City.

How does Kansas City rainfall affect tree work?

Kansas City averages 39.06 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Kansas City trees keep growing?

With 1,673 cooling degree days and summer highs near 90F, Kansas City trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Kansas City more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Kansas City runs about -0.6% versus the national average.

Do Kansas City trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 22F and 4,686 heating degree days set how much Kansas City trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Kansas City?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Kansas City means after the first frost around November 1 and before spring growth starts.