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Tree Service in Springfield, MO

Compare 6 local tree service pros. Typical service: $300–$840.

Top Tree Service Companies in Springfield

  1. 1.Livingston's Lawn and Tree Service

    4.9★ (144 reviews)

    4.9★ from 144 reviews

    +14178183352Website

  2. 2.4 Seasons Tree Service

    4.9★ (116 reviews)

    4.9★ from 116 reviews

    +14174149137Website

  3. 3.The Tree Doctor

    4.9★ (114 reviews)

    4.9★ from 114 reviews

    +14174140720Website

  4. 4.Joe's Tree Service

    4.6★ (58 reviews)

    4.6★ from 58 reviews

    +14174964424Website

  5. 5.Terrys Deluxe Stump Grinding

    4.8★ (35 reviews)

    4.8★ from 35 reviews

    +14172270143

  6. 6.Pruners

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +14178440878

Tree Service Cost in Springfield

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

ServiceTypical range in Springfield
Tree trimming$300–$840/job
Tree removal$480–$1,800/job
Stump grinding$180–$540/job
Storm damage removal$600–$2,400/job

Tree Service prices in Springfield run about 20% above 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 6 companies serving Springfield, rated 4.9★ on average across 479 customer reviews.

Springfield Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Springfield's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
45.57"
Heating degree days
4,578
Cooling degree days
1,389
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.4°42.9°2.47"
Feb26.1°48.2°2.52"
Mar35.2°57.5°3.62"
Apr44.3°67.2°4.32"
May54.4°75.3°5.1"
Jun63.1°83.8°4.85"
Jul67.6°88.8°3.68"
Aug66.6°89°3.55"
Sep57.7°80.3°4.61"
Oct46.5°69°3.59"
Nov35.4°56.7°4.22"
Dec25°44.9°3.04"

NOAA station data 6.21 miles from Springfield.

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 Springfield

How much does tree trimming cost in Springfield?

Tree trimming in Springfield typically runs $300-$840 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Springfield?

We track 6 tree professionals serving Springfield.

How does Springfield rainfall affect tree work?

Springfield averages 45.57 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Springfield trees keep growing?

With 1,389 cooling degree days and summer highs near 89F, Springfield trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Springfield more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Springfield runs about +20% versus the national average.

Do Springfield trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 22F and 4,578 heating degree days set how much Springfield trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Springfield?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Springfield means after the first frost around October 23 and before spring growth starts.