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Tree Service in Milwaukee, WI

Compare 9 local tree service pros. Typical service: $295–$825.

Top Tree Service Companies in Milwaukee

  1. 1.Chris Tree Service Llc

    5.0★ (132 reviews)

    5.0★ from 132 reviews

    +14145548782Website

  2. 2.Peterson's Tree Care

    4.9★ (73 reviews)

    4.9★ from 73 reviews

    +14143771238Website

  3. 3.Angel's Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (51 reviews)

    5.0★ from 51 reviews

    +14143349414Website

  4. 4.Eduardo's Tree Service

    4.8★ (59 reviews)

    4.8★ from 59 reviews

    +14144774710Website

  5. 5.Down Rite Tree Service | Expert Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Pro's

    4.8★ (45 reviews)

    4.8★ from 45 reviews

    +14146299648Website

  6. 6.Rope Runner Tree service

    4.7★ (27 reviews)

    4.7★ from 27 reviews

    +14146392747Website

  7. 7.Brotherhood Tree Service.

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +14143003686Website

  8. 8.Tree Guy Milwaukee

    3.1★ (14 reviews)

    3.1★ from 14 reviews

    +14143480592

  9. 9.Arbor Tree Care

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14143736673

Tree Service Cost in Milwaukee

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

ServiceTypical range in Milwaukee
Tree trimming$295–$825/job
Tree removal$472–$1,769/job
Stump grinding$177–$531/job
Storm damage removal$590–$2,358/job

Tree Service prices in Milwaukee run about 18% 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 Milwaukee, rated 4.7★ on average across 411 customer reviews.

Milwaukee Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Milwaukee's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 25
First fall frost
October 14
Annual precipitation
31.94"
Heating degree days
6,779
Cooling degree days
776
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.7°29.6°1.38"
Feb17°33.9°1.3"
Mar26.1°44.8°1.62"
Apr37.2°57.5°3.36"
May47.6°68.7°3.29"
Jun57.7°79.3°4.04"
Jul63.4°83.8°3.7"
Aug62.1°81.4°3.74"
Sep53°73.8°3.2"
Oct41.3°60.8°2.41"
Nov30.2°46.8°2.35"
Dec18.8°33.8°1.55"

NOAA station data 3.23 miles from Milwaukee.

Permits & Regulations in WI

  • Wisconsin 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: dsps.wi.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Milwaukee

How much does tree trimming cost in Milwaukee?

Tree trimming in Milwaukee typically runs $295-$825 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Milwaukee, WI?

In WI, Wisconsin does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade. Check Milwaukee ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Milwaukee?

We track 9 tree professionals serving Milwaukee.

How does Milwaukee rainfall affect tree work?

Milwaukee averages 31.94 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Milwaukee trees keep growing?

With 776 cooling degree days and summer highs near 84F, Milwaukee trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in Milwaukee runs about +17.9% versus the national average.

Do Milwaukee trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 14F and 6,779 heating degree days set how much Milwaukee trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Milwaukee?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Milwaukee means after the first frost around October 14 and before spring growth starts.