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Top-Rated Arborists in Ottumwa - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Family Roots Tree & Land Management
Family Roots Tree & Land Management
4.2(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"DA is great. He is talented, friendly and very conscientious. He knows what he is doing when it comes to tree removal and management. I would recommend him to anyone. and his prices are very reasonable."
Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Exceptional Edge
Exceptional Edge
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."
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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Johnston Stump Grinding, LLC
Johnston Stump Grinding, LLC
4.8(
10
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They finished the job quickly & did a great job at removing an oak stump, several ash trees & an old peach tree plus a great job cleaning up the site when they finished."
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Des Moines, Iowa
White Family of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, Iowa

+41

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lambright's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"There are not enough superlatives to describe the work ethics and quality of service that Eli and Dan perform. Weeks of persistent wind had brought down so many limbs and sticks from my 2 big old sycamore trees, I could not keep up with the work of cleaning up after them, so in a moment of utter exhaustion, I searched for a tree service to consider taking them down. Eli called and came in very short order to assess the job, and right off the bat, he asked if I was a veteran because they like to give a 10% veterans discount. Well, I am a veteran, but nobody had ever asked me that before with any service that I had ever used for anything. My spur of the moment decision to get those trees down was one of the best I have ever made. I have never seen such hard working, considerate and respectful young men, and they were diligent at cleaning up, leaving the area looking much better than it had before. I am extremely impressed and very pleased,. A month later, a big limb fell from on old tree in my front yard took out my power line and made a big mess,, And this happened after the power company had already trimmed out what they considered threatening limbs. This time there was NO question about who to call. And once again, Eli and Dan did the job with excellence and left the area better and cleaner than it had been before. Some of the limbs on that tree had begun to hollow out, so the potential for the next one to fall on or thru the roof was very real, but thankfully averted. I can most certainly and wholeheartedly recommend them for your tree service job,."
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Removed Tree broken down by snow.
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Max Land Development
Max Land Development
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Zack is very good at what he does. Thank you Zack for the outstanding job you did with our yard. Very professional and looks great. You did a wonderful job with the trimming. I would highly recommend your services."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

Costs reflect the size of the tree or shrub, the complexity of the task, location accessibility, and disposal needs, and comprehensive quotes vary accordingly.

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