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Top-Rated Arborists in Hillsboro - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for JP's Tree Service, LLC
JP's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jay & his crew neatly & professionally cut large limbs from a large walnut tree that had grown over my roof. The job was completed without damaging the tree, my roof, yard & landscaping. The crew even cut up the limbs for my firewood pile, & left me a great pile of mulch for my landscape. I will definitely be using Jay's Firewood & Mulch, LLC again. 5 star service at an affordable price."
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+8

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Double A's Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
118
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Limbs fell in neighbor's yard and they did not hesitate to clean it up and clean all my yard and haul away or shred limbs after job was done.Thank you Double A's Tree Service.Job well done!"
Response time7 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Baumann Tree
4.9(
47
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Baumann was relatively punctual in responding to my phone call for an appointment (given that it was summer and a prime season for tree work). He came out to the house within a few days, assessed the work, gave the price and estimated when the team would be out to do the work. His crew was very efficient, did exactly as planned and cleaned up completely. We were very satisfied with the entire experience. They even trimmed so that the remaining branches on our side were rather artfully cut --- not an electric company straight line."
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+14

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Onyx Tree Service
Onyx Tree Service
4.8(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Removed tree from side yard and did some trimming. Work was amazing and done in a timely matter. Awsome customer service will recommend this company to anyone looking for tree work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lampkin Outdoor Services LLC
Lampkin Outdoor Services LLC
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed! \n

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+2

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

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