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Avatar for A & M Tree Services LLC
A & M Tree Services LLC
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work. Showed up on time. Team hit the ground running. Due to space considerations and the size of the tree, the crew had to drop the tree manually. They moved yard “stuff” (birdbath , etc.) that might be in the trees path. Very professional. Team constantly raking and picking up debris. When they were done they left a very clean space behind, with no yard divots and only a little sawdust. We had a very large tree, and they had it down and out in four hours. Victor was our contact and he was very professional and explained every step of the process. Highly recommend. We are scheduling A & M for additional tree work in the fall."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Additional Photos
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+11

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Midwest Tree Surgeons LLC
4.8(
58
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Midwest Tree Surgeons LLC did an unbelievable job, best priced quote and they were able to do it 48 hrs after accepting the quote. They trimmed the entire oak tree and took down a cypress tree that was in front of the oak at street level. They will definitely be the first one I call with any future tree workâ ¦unbelievable l! The professionalism and friendliness of the staff is second to none!"
Work Gear
Oak Removal
Olive Blvd
After deadwood removal
Street view after cleanup

+26

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann Tree, LLC
4.6(
81
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing communication, professionalism, and price. Trained arborists made short work of the job. They artfully worked around dangerous obstacles without incident or delay, taking the extra time to leave the work area cleaner than they found it. I was very impressed. The crew was not at all intimidated by navigating obstacles in the city. I will definitely be calling Baumann again for future jobs."
 large pin oak after trimming
 dead tree removal expert
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 Kris getting started
 2 climbers 2 trees

+85

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A&M Tree Services, LLC
4.8(
180
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor and his team were exceptional. The trimming needs were carefully analyzed as dangerous tree limbs were removed from two very large oak trees thus preventing damage to two homes and garage. All remaining debris including some very large limbs were removed from the property. A and M Tree services exceeded my expectations. I would definitely hire them again in the future. Monica B. Ferguson, Mo."
A&M Team
A&M Team
A&M Team
A&M
A&M

+47

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Jay's Firewood & Mulch, LLC
4.7(
216
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work crew was phenominal. Before they left, they completely cleaned up the yard. Probably better that we would. They are hard workers and very cordial. I wish I had more trees and shrubs to remove!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Envirogreen Tree & Shrub Care Services
4.8(
64
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely happy with the entire Envirogreen Tree Removal experience! Ryan was very prompt to give me an estimate and even followed up a few days later to see if I had any questions. The price was very competitive, as I received about 5 other estimates. They cut down a huge tree in my son's yard, which required coordination of taking power lines down at 2 homes. Ryan coordinated this with Kirkwood Electric and everything worked out perfectly. His team worked so hard for several days on this big project and were very professional and nice. After the tree was down, Envirogreen cleanup up the wood shavings and small remnants in the yard and on the deck, then spread soil and grass seed in the yard. This company is really amazing and did a fantastic job! Ryan is very responsive and easy to work with!"
Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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STL Tree Services, LLC
4.6(
133
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Clayton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted STL Tree Services about a tree that I had that potentially needed to be removed. They came out and gave me a quote that I was really happy with. The quote included stump and root removal, which was what I wanted. They recommended removing the tree for multiple reasons, which I agreed with. They also let me know that there might be damage to the grass in my yard due to the equipment being used to remove the stump and roots. The crew came out to perform the removal and did a great job. They were fast and took care of the clean up. One of the guys gave me a heads up about any roots that might be left and explained that they would have to tear up quite a bit of my yard to remove them. He recommended that I leave them since they were small and shouldn’t hurt the lawnmower. He also gave me some recommendations regarding other trees that I had in my yard. When they left, there really wasn’t that much damage to my yard. I was originally a little nervous about how much damage would occur since I saw a few other reviewers mention it. It was pretty minor in my opinion, but I had also avoided watering in that area to make sure the ground would be dry when they came. Overall I had a great experience and was really impressed with the crew. The only thing that I wish had been a little better was the communication that I had with the office. I found out that they only call you a week before they are scheduled to come out and perform the service. It wasn’t really that big of a deal, but it was a few weeks before they got to me so I began to question whether or not they forgot about me. However, the office was quick to reply to my phone call and email when I reached out asking about this. I also found out that there would be a fee if you used a credit card. If I had known that ahead of time then I would have just wrote a check and given it to the crew. Now I have to mail a check to avoid the fee. Once again, really not the end of the world, but would have been nice to know ahead of time. I would absolutely recommend this company to my friends!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

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