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Top-Rated Arborists in Pleasant Hill - Updated Nov 2026

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Green Thumb Tree Care
5.0(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Its hard to find a small tree company that you can trust and does quality work, however Darin did an excellent job on my trees. Compared to other companies I've used, I received a cheaper price with the same if not better quality of work."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree trimming
Tree removal
Tree removal

+4

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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JL Absolute Tree Service
4.9(
74
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"thoroughly impressed with their services. They were most affordable and did more than expected they would do. I will definitely call them again to do other work for me in the future. I recommend them to anyone looking to get their trees trimmed or removed. Thank you so much!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KC Tree Specialist
4.5(
111
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, 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
K C Tree Specialists
4.7(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed a huge oak that was looming near our house, making a surgical cut that preserved the viable part of the tree and protected neighboring trees that would have been destroyed if the oak had fallen. They also removed a smaller tree that was dying. They repaired dents in the yard and raked up all the debris. The team was efficient, courteous, and well-equipped--one of the hardest working crews we have employed."
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+1

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Hills Tree Care
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their team did a great job taking down the tree. We had a maple tree about 5 feet from our home and we were worried about it falling on us with how the strong the winds get. The tree was at least 80 ft tall. They took the tree down with great care within 2-3 hours. I would recommend them to anyone!"
Tree Service
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ault Family Tree Care
4.7(
13
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After requestinh a quote from multiple companies, Justin-owmer of Ault Family tree was the first to respond yo my quote request and the only company that actually called me. I'm very pleased with the services provided by Ault. They were very professional and efficient. I would definitely recommend using Ault Family Tree Care, they're the best!!"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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