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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
7 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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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

The cost of professional tree service, such as trimming, is $460 on average, but the price can range from $75 to $1,800. A more typical range is between $200 and $760. The final price depends on several factors, including the size and type of the tree. For example, trimming Crepe Myrtle trees costs an average of $80 to $400, while giant pine trees can range from $200 to $1,800. Other factors that influence the cost include the time of year, as services are often more expensive in the spring. Your location can also play a role; costs may be higher if you live in a remote area or if the tree is difficult to access. However, some professionals may offer a discount if you have multiple trees that need service.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

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