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Last update on July 13, 2026

Top-Rated Arborists in Van Meter - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Torres Painting
Torres Painting
5.0(
48
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+1 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did great job in 2 days it was a huge old tree. They could not remove the stump because they did not have stump grinder. They were very nice and easy to work with. Fantastic value cleaned up cand removed all the tree and brush. I will hold onto their card we may call them back in the fall for another tree. I would recommend to my friends and family"
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by32%of homeowners
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Avatar for C&C Stump Grinding, LLC
C&C Stump Grinding, LLC
5.0(
38
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a fantastic job. Tree stumps were huge and very hard to grind. Would highly recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for JN Services
JN Services
5.0(
57
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommend this company for any tree removal. They were professional with an amazing work ethic."
Sun Prairie Apartments
Sun Prairie Apartments
Sun Prairie Apartments
Sun Prairie Apartments
Sun Prairie Apartments

+27

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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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 Van Meter, 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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Avatar for CleanScape Solutions
CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
58
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
61
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire M & G Landscaping and Roofing again."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cro Outdoor Services, LLC
4.7(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did a fantastic job! We had used their services after the derachio and when it came time for tree trimming again, no question who to call! Prompt and professional, they went above and beyond what I expected. Professional tree work and excellent clean up. Reasonable rates. I highly recommend Cro Outdoor services!"
Tree removal
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Avatar for A+ Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
A+ Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
13
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Worked well through E-Mail and on Telephone. Quick E-Mail and Phone response. Quick to schedule and complete first spray application."
Response time2 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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Avatar for LNE Property Preservation
LNE Property Preservation
4.5(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came and did excellent work repairing raccoon damage to soffits and vent on side of house. He made a vent plus install fence wire so raccoons wont enter the vent again. Im sure he would also do deck repair."
dog house
dog house
old door
Doors
deck

+35

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Not all evergreen conifers need to be pruned, but some do. Pruning pine trees is not necessary, but you can do so during June and July if you wish. On the other hand, spruce, firs, and junipers do need to be pruned from late winter to early spring.

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

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