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Top-Rated Arborists in Stilwell - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for JL Absolute Tree Service
JL Absolute Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Stilwell, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was an excellent service. They removed 5 trees and trimmed up 4 more trees in 6 hours period of time. Very reasonable price. They just charged me 2500USD for the work. We were very impressed with the service."
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+42

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for Outdoor Experts KC
Outdoor Experts KC
5.0(
25
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Stilwell, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael and Bruce are fantastic and really helpful with advising how to handle older trees with issues. Their team handily trimmed and removed limbs, branches, and entire trees on our acre+ lot. They also cleaned up boxwoods. The whole yard looks like it has had a spa day. We will use them again for future cleanups, snow removal, and more!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
10
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Stilwell, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They arrived on time, did the job and cleaned up all the tree branches and leaves, taking them with them. The company owner was a little over anxious in wanting to increase the amount of work they were preforming to get more money for the day. The only real issue was the owner came and went and a limb was dropped on one of my fences, but there was little damage. I would suggest that his employees pick up after themselves, I picked up four water bottles and a big gulp cup scattered around my yard. I recommended this company to my neighbor who also had some work done."
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump Busters, LLC
5.0(
32
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Stilwell, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Stump Busters is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Johnson County Stump Removal
Johnson County Stump Removal
4.9(
38
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Stilwell, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian was very prompt, courteous and professional. I called three tree/stump removal companies before contacting home advisor and only one called me back a week later. I saved JoCo stump removal s number for future tree trimming needs."
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+6

Response time4 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

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