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Avatar for Martinez Family Tree & Lawn Care, LLC
Martinez Family Tree & Lawn Care, LLC
4.8(
70
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Got 4 bids for this project. Martinez had the second lowest bid at $900. The 2 higher bids were $1,920 and $1,500. They had an excellent crew and good equipment (trucks, trailers, loading crane, etc.). Had a smaller tree that we decided to remove rather than trim and they did this for no additional charge. I highly recommed Martinez Family Tree."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Absolute Tree Service
5.0(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JL Absolute Tree Service was a pleasure to work with. They were on-time; professional; reasonably priced; and exceeded my expectations. I had a huge tree removed; stump grinded; and another tree trimmed. Thanks guys!"
After - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
After - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Before - Tree Trimming and Bush Removal

+42

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for Ole Dads Outdoor Solutions
Ole Dads Outdoor Solutions
5.0(
86
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seth and crew from Ole Dad’s trimmed multiple large trees and removed one large tree in our yard. They arrived as scheduled, had excellent communication and knowledge and offered expert advice from an arborist’s view. They have excellent equipment and vehicles and all wore safety equipment. Their cuts are clean and professional work and cleanup was most appreciated. I can recognize a job done by Seth and his crew. Their work is superior. We are very pleased with how I yard in Stone Creek looks and the crew did excellent work at our daughter’s house in Lakewood. Tree trimming is expensive but Seth’s prices are reasonable."
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work
Tree Work

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping
Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping
4.9(
157
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was so pleased with this tree service. In addition to removing 2 trees, 3 stumps were grinded. A tree was trimmed in the front yard; they even trimmed our hedge. A large pile of brush and limbs was removed from our backyard. They left the property looking much better than it did when they arrived. I would most definitely recommend these professionals for any tree work you need to have done. Thank you so much."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Martinez Tree & Lawn Service
4.8(
72
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"The crew was on time, courteous, professional, excellent work. Tree's (huge) trimmed in less than a hour and clean up was better than when they arrived. I highly recommend Martinez Tree Service and will definitely use this company in the future."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Quality Tree and Lawn Service
4.9(
17
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top Quality Tree services are the best company for tree removal and trimming trees for sure. I have hired them multiple times and I only have great things to say about this company. If you want the job done right, hire this company now. They are very passionate about their work and very dedicated on doing things right."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
JC Garay Tree & Lawn Service
4.9(
60
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Tree Removal

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"My daughter and her husband bought their first home and wanted to remove some trees for creating a yard and garden space. I took out the one that a large ladder could reach and cleared the fence of a LOT of brush. I piled this in the center of the backyard and looked at the tree, soft maple, that remained. I couldn't reach the branches and theorized about cutting steps into the trunk to achieve the goal. My daughter was not fond of my ideas. I was very happy to see that JC Garay and his crew were very prompt in getting the tree out as well as the MOUNTAIN of debris that I left. It is so glad to see professionalism is alive and well. Thank you!"
Removal
Removal
Removal
Removal
Removal

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ward Tree Care
4.5(
139
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! That says it all with regards to Anthony and Ward Tree Care. They were on time and did an incredible job on my trees and a very large bush. They bid the job so reasonably but even if they were higher than others I still would have chosen them because of the time Anthony spent with me explaining everything he would do and giving advice about caring for my trees. The crew was wonderful too. They were kind, respectful and could not have done a better job. One of my trees had a lot of dead in it and they were able to get all of it out and told me what to do to help it thicken up. When they finished there wasn't a leaf or twig on the ground. They meticulous cleaned up everything. My neighbor, who recently retired from a lawn and landscaping company that did tree service too came out and commented on how amazing of a job they did and asked Anthony for a bid right then to do his trees. I HIGHLY recommend Ward Tree Care!"
Bucket truck
Rigging to crane
Large maple removal
Flying limb from the tree to the chipper
Crane removal

+14

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
4.5(
111
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"KC Tree Specialist was great!!! I absolutely recommend them!!!! From start to finish, they were amazing!!!! They will be my first contact for any future service of this type! Thank you, KC Tree Specialist!!!"
KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
KC Tree Specialist
Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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 Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired them to remove a hanging tree branch tangled in power lines and while they were there to get the debris pile out of my yard. They had a low bid and they were able to get to me the same day! They told me they also do landscaping. I’ll probably be hiring them again in the future. Oh, and they didn’t just get the debris pile, they raked all the sticks up from the whole yard!"
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

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.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

The Independence, MO homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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