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Top-Rated Arborists in Saint John - Updated Nov 2026

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A & M Tree Services LLC
4.8(
190
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommend A & M Tree Services LLC because they do excellent work at fair prices. They responded to my request for an estimate quickly and arrived on time to provide it. I accepted it and there was an opening the next day. The crew arrived the next morning and had my large tree removed and the yard cleaned up by afternoon."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
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+11

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A&M Tree Services, LLC
4.8(
181
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Saint John, 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
14 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 Saint John, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fast, friendly. They completed the tree trimming in quick order. The tree looks great. They're quite a value foe the service they provide. I'd would/will hire them again in the future."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
32 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 Saint John, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Double A responded quickly to our request for a quote. When we excepted their quote, they scheduled the work for only a week or two later. They were exactly what we needed to remove a risky 75 foot tree."
Response time7 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Trujillo Gardens, LLC
4.7(
49
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team Trujillo Gardens does an excellent job taking care of our lawn and landscaping needs. Our outdoor area has never looked better and we attribute this to the level of care provided by Trujillo Gardens. I would recommend them to anyone looking for excellent customer service at a fair price."
landscape
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landscape
landscape
landscape

+389

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jay's Firewood & Mulch LLC
4.6(
33
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We cannot say enough good things about Jay’s Firewood and Mulch. This was our second time using them, and once again, they exceeded every expectation. They came out to cut down two very large, very dead trees that were an extreme hazard. After seeing how dangerous the trees were, they recognized immediately that they needed to come down right away. Their professionalism, knowledge, and urgency truly stood out. Not only did they safely remove both trees, but they also cleaned up all of the debris and left everything looking great. Their level of care and professionalism is unmatched. Honestly, they essentially saved our lives by taking care of such a dangerous situation before something terrible happened. We will absolutely continue using Jay’s Firewood and Mulch and will recommend them to everyone we know. Reliable, professional, hardworking, and genuinely caring, we are so thankful for them!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

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