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Tree Service in St. Louis, MO

Compare 9 local tree service pros. Typical service: $309–$865.

Top Tree Service Companies in St. Louis

  1. 1.Gomez Landscaping & Tree Services Inc

    4.9★ (105 reviews)

    4.9★ from 105 reviews

    +13142718976Website

  2. 2.Cut And Chip Tree Service

    4.9★ (82 reviews)

    4.9★ from 82 reviews

    +16365753628Website

  3. 3.Seasons Cycle

    5.0★ (26 reviews)

    5.0★ from 26 reviews

    +13148630845Website

  4. 4.Better Rate Tree Services

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +13146513567

  5. 5.Abel Tree Services

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

    +13144988115Website

  6. 6.Gary Lambur Tree Servive

    4.5★ (2 reviews)

    4.5★ from 2 reviews

    +13147951347

  7. 7.Timber Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13147206335Website

  8. 8.DK Tree Service and more

    +13143911779Website

  9. 9.All seasons tree svc

    +13144651668

Tree Service Cost in St. Louis

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

ServiceTypical range in St. Louis
Tree trimming$309–$865/job
Tree removal$494–$1,853/job
Stump grinding$185–$556/job
Storm damage removal$618–$2,470/job

Tree Service prices in St. Louis run about 24% 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 9 companies serving St. Louis, rated 4.8★ on average across 244 customer reviews.

St. Louis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What St. Louis's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
43.03"
Heating degree days
4,471
Cooling degree days
1,678
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.8°39.8°2.45"
Feb27.8°45.1°2.39"
Mar37°55.4°3.36"
Apr47.3°67°4.1"
May57.4°76.8°4.8"
Jun66.7°85.3°4.34"
Jul71°89.1°4.19"
Aug69.7°88.1°3.41"
Sep61.1°80.8°3.38"
Oct49.5°68.9°3.43"
Nov39.3°55.9°4.22"
Dec28.1°42.9°2.96"

NOAA station data 1.45 miles from St. Louis.

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 St. Louis

How much does tree trimming cost in St. Louis?

Tree trimming in St. Louis typically runs $309-$865 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in St. Louis, MO?

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

How many tree services cover St. Louis?

We track 9 tree professionals serving St. Louis.

How does St. Louis rainfall affect tree work?

St. Louis averages 43.03 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do St. Louis trees keep growing?

With 1,678 cooling degree days and summer highs near 89F, St. Louis trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in St. Louis more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in St. Louis runs about +23.5% versus the national average.

Do St. Louis trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 24F and 4,471 heating degree days set how much St. Louis trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in St. Louis?

Dormant pruning works best, which in St. Louis means after the first frost around November 4 and before spring growth starts.