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Top-Rated Arborists in Frankfort - Updated Nov 2026

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Josh Tree & Landscaping Services
5.0(
23
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Tree Removal

Serving Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly Recommend! Josh's Tree and Landscaping did what other companies said couldn't be done! I had three massive oak trees in my backyard that needed to come down, including one over 80 feet tall and dangerously close to my house. Two other companies wouldn't even attempt the job because of the size, limited access, and proximity to structures. Josh and his crew took on the challenge and did an absolutely amazing job! Without being able to use a crane, they removed all three trees the old-fashioned way, with incredible skill, teamwork, and precision. Not a single bit of damage to my house, fences, or neighboring property. And the icing on the cake? Their price was much less than what other companies had estimated! It's rare to find a crew with this combination of skill, work ethic, positive attitude, and fair pricing. Josh and his team accomplished what others wouldn't even attempt. I couldn't be more pleased and would recommend them without hesitation!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jamie's Stump Grinding
4.9(
96
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jamie’s Stump Grinding reached out very soon after I inquired about the need for tree service. Jamie was kind, gave a fair price, and was able to get the job completed in a timely manner. They arrived on time and did a great job. I would highly recommend them."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tim's Contracting
4.4(
285
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a very large pile of bulldozed large trees stacked on my land during homesite clearing. I tried to burn them with no success. I found Tim's contracting online and read the good reviews. Tim and his crew gave me a competitive price and worked very hard on cleanup for several days, stopping only on rain days. They stuck on my job the whole time, stayed in touch with me with updates, did a very good job, and were courteous. It was a tough job in very high heat, but they succeeded. Tim had multiple workers on the job, a bobcat and trucks, and several chain saws. My homesite is now ready to start the build. Tim and his crew did what they said they would do, at the price they quoted, in the timeframe they said they would."
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+3

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hardline Land Clearing & Timber Co.
4.7(
3
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and efficient. We had a dead tree that needed removed and no one else would do it due to close proximity to power lines and being in a dense neighborhood. He removed the tree cleanly and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg to do it. We would definitely use him again!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was grateful that they were willing to take on a small job of finishing some deck work. Kyle was professional and efficient in getting the work done. . I am very pleased with the work and look forward to calling on them again when needs arise."
Front Steps
Front Steps
Decking
Back Steps
Over Hang Finish

+29

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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BSP Corp
5.0(
1
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kenny was excellent!! I hired him to remove the bathroom demolition debris. He was very nice and polite. He responded right away to my request. The price was the best I got from different companies. He got the job done in few minutes and left the area complete clean. I 100% recommend him"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+16

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Dutch elm disease can’t harm humans. In fact, according to Cal Fire, bark beetles aren’t even typically dangerous to trees unless that tree is already weakened. The problem comes when Dutch elm disease kills a tree. That tree is more at risk of falling and catching fire, which can pose a serious threat.

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.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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