Tree Service
Belton, MO
- Fully Licensed & Insured, Fast & Affordable Service
- Family-Owned Tree Service With Years of Experience
- Serving Belton and Cass County
- Experienced Crew With Cutting-Edge Equipment
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Free estimates, licensed crews, honest prices.
Full liability and workers' comp coverage.
A crew on the way when a tree comes down.
Belton Tree Services, Start to Finish
Tree Removal Near Homes and Lines
Tree removal in Belton is the bulk of what we do. Whether it is a dead tree hanging over your roof, a storm-cracked limb, or a big one too close to the house, my crew takes it down clean and safe.
We look at the lean, the root base and what is overhead before the first cut.
Pruning That Keeps Trees Healthy
Regular trimming keeps trees healthy and storm-ready, with proper cuts that never top the tree.
Anything hazardous we prune right away, any time of year.
Emergency Tree Service
The southern KC metro catches severe weather head-on. When Belton takes a direct hit and trees start coming down, our 24/7 emergency crews respond with the heavy equipment to match.
Belton’s location in southern Cass County means severe weather arrives with less warning and more intensity than areas further north. Storm systems moving northeast across the KC metro hit Belton’s open terrain with minimal obstruction, and straight-line winds that might be partly broken up by development elsewhere reach Belton at full strength.
Stumps Ground Out
Once the tree is down, we grind the stump below grade so you are not staring at it or tripping over it. We clean up the grindings, rake the area smooth, and leave your Belton yard ready for grass, a garden bed, or whatever you want to put there next.
A rotting stump draws termites and carpenter ants toward your foundation; one stump usually takes 30 to 45 minutes to grind.
After this many years on Belton trees, my crew and I have seen just about everything this metro does to a yard, from ice storms that snap weak limbs to the ash trees the borer wiped out and the mess the 2024 derecho left on older streets near downtown. You do not need to know the science behind any of it. You need a crew that has already worked your block and knows what to look for. We will walk your property, tell you straight what is healthy and what is a risk, and give you a fair price to fix it.
Here's What You Can Count On
- Removal, trimming and stump work
- Homes, HOAs and businesses
- Safety-first work around homes and lines
- Honest advice and fair prices
From Tree Climber to Owner: Meet Zach Johnson
If you have a tree in Belton you are worried about, you are in the right place. I am Zach Johnson. I started out climbing trees back in 1990, and I started this company in 2011 on one rule: honest tree work at a fair price. My crew and I handle the jobs other companies tip-toe around, from a tight backyard removal in Old Town Belton to a storm-split tree leaning over Main Street. We are owner-operated, I still bid most jobs myself, and you get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
Not Sure What Your Tree Needs?
A free estimate is the quickest answer. We look at the tree in person and tell you straight.
A free estimate is one call away: 913-894-4767.
- Licensed & Insured
- Years of Experience
- Fast Response Times
What Ice Storms and Ash Borer Leave Behind
My crew and I have seen what ice storms and the emerald ash borer do to Belton yards. We will tell you straight what is healthy and what is a risk.
Belton Neighborhoods We Serve
We work all over Belton. Down in Old Town Belton and around Main Street and Pacific Avenue, the city’s oldest and biggest trees need careful removals, large-tree trimming, and stump grinding close to the house. Over in Belton Gardens and Belton Heights near Y Highway, we handle the everyday trimming and storm cleanup. The Southtowne stretch south of 155th Street near I-49 has newer homes and lots where we clear and shape young trees, and out in rural south and west Belton we clear hedgerows and open up land.
What Sets Our Crew Apart
The way we work is simple: prevention first. Most of the storm damage I clean up in Belton could have been stopped with the right trimming a season or two earlier, so my crew and I would rather thin a canopy and make the right cuts now than rope a split tree off your roof later.
What You Get With Our Crew
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Every Belton tree job comes with full liability coverage, workers’ compensation, and bonding.
Over 35 Years of Experience
Climbing since 1990, owner-operated since 2011.
Tree Care Specialists
Honest assessments, never a removal you do not need.
24-Hour Emergency Services
Emergency removals with the right equipment, any time.
ISA Certified Tree Worker
Certified climbers who prune for long-term tree health.
Family Owned & Operated
Owner-operated: you reach Zach, not a call center.
We Serve 16 Cities Across the KC Metro
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Certified Arborists You Can Trust
Serving residential and commercial customers across Belton and the KC metro.
Your Tree Care Questions, Answered
Most tree removals in Belton run between $300 and $3,000. A small tree is usually $300 to $700, a mid-size shade tree runs $700 to $1,500, and a big one close to the house is $1,500 to $3,000.
For a tree on your own residential property in Belton, no permit is needed. Belton is in Cass County, and the city does not require one to remove a tree on private land.
If a tree leans toward the house, has a big dead limb hanging over the roof, splits into two trunks with a tight seam, or drops bark and bare branches at the top, those are the ones I worry about. Storms find the weak trees first.
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Free Consultation
An ISA-certified arborist evaluates your trees on-site and gives you honest recommendations with transparent pricing. No obligation.
Expert Assessment
Get professional guidance on tree health and safety. We explain everything in plain English, no jargon, no pressure.
Detailed Proposal
You’ll receive a clear pricing breakdown with scope, timeline, and total cost. No surprises once we start.
Professional Service
Licensed, insured, on-time, and thorough. We handle full cleanup and keep you informed from start to finish.