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Last update on June 17, 2025

Top-Rated Arborists in Ames - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for ArborPro Tree Service
ArborPro Tree Service
4.5(
224
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Tree Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arbor pro- Eric Lowry team did a profession job! I would recommend this company to anyone that wanted a very professional & affordable tree services company. It was amazing the great services they provided! I would use them again & again_ Hands down the best I've dealt with!"
removal
removal
removal
removal
removal

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Freedom Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
21
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Eric and his team were fantastic. Professional clean-up. Recommend them to anyone needing help with their trees. Eric is a certified arborist and knew his stuff and even helped replace a dead tree."
Winter Tree Climbing
Before
After
Overgrown, covering door, and too tall
Smaller, shaped, but no ugly bare spots

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mario's Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job cutting down our trees and cleaning up after. Reasonably priced and able to start immediately."
ash
finished
finished
Oak removed
Dead ash tree removal

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
25
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did and awesome job. Very easy to talk to and where very communicative through the whole process. Thanks guys!"
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
58
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Cleanscape Solutions for 3 tree trimming projects in Marshalltown. They were here the day after I contacted them. Completed project in approx. 3 hours including cleanup. They did an outstanding job and the pricing was very reasonable I highly recommend them for all your tree work."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CPW GROUP
4.8(
21
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service. Went above and beyond expectations. The team was thorough in cleaning the gutters. They also explained potential improvements. They were very reasonably priced, especially given the quality service they provided. I will definitely call them back!"
Driveway clean
House washing
Wood cleaning
Rust removal
Patio cleaning

+15

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FM Tree Services
4.3(
12
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They did an excellent job cutting the top of my about 40 ft tree off and cleaning up after. It was extra difficult because it was on my property line with fences and the neighbors yard to deal with. Thanks!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Unlike some fruit trees, such as apple, sweet cherry, or pear that require at least two trees for pollination, most peach trees are self-pollinating. This means you can plant just one tree and still expect it to produce fruit, typically within two to four years. For best results, consult with a local landscaper to choose the right peach tree variety for your specific climate, soil type, and yard layout.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

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