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From established subdivisions to new construction, Lee’s Summit tree owners trust us for removals, trimming, and storm response. Free estimates, fair prices.

Insured and Professional

Full liability and workers’ comp on every Lee’s Summit job. Our insurance protects your property and your peace of mind. Certificates available on request.

Emergency Crews Standing By

Lee’s Summit’s exposure to severe weather means tree emergencies are a matter of when, not if. We respond 24/7. Call 913-894-4767.

Every Tree Service You Need, From One Local Company

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Safe, Reliable Tree Removal

Tree removal in Lee’s Summit is what we do best. Whether it is a dead tree hanging over your roof or a big one crowding the house, my crew and I get it down safe, in tight spaces and over fences. We bring the right gear, protect your yard, and clean up like we were never there. You get a fair price up front, no surprises.

In Lee’s Summit’s older, established neighborhoods, a lot of the big trees are now at the age where limbs start failing and removals get tricky: tight backyards, trees close to the house, branches over the power lines. In the newer subdivisions the problem is usually construction damage, where builders compact the soil and grade over the roots and the tree slowly declines a few years later. Either way, we start with a real look at the tree: the lean, the root base, what is overhead, and how we get our equipment in. On most Lee’s Summit lots we section the tree down piece by piece with a bucket truck, controlling every cut to protect your roof, fence, and landscaping. Then we clean up completely, branches chipped, trunk hauled or left for firewood, and the yard raked. If you want the stump gone too, we bundle it at a discount. Call for a free estimate.

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Professional Tree Trimming & Pruning

Regular trimming keeps your trees healthy and storm-ready. Our ISA-certified arborists thin the canopy so high winds blow through instead of catching it, lift limbs off your roof, and make the cuts that keep weak branches from tearing loose in the next ice storm. You get a straight answer on exactly what each tree needs.

If you have young trees, the best time to start trimming is now. A little structural pruning in the first few years sets up a strong, safe tree for the rest of its life, and it is far cheaper than correcting a big tree later. On mature Lee’s Summit trees we shift to thinning the canopy and clearing out deadwood, a thinned canopy lets the wind pass through instead of catching it, which is the best protection you have against storm damage. The right timing depends on the tree: most big shade trees do best pruned in late winter while they are dormant, but anything hazardous gets handled right away, any time of year. For most mature trees we suggest a trim every 3 to 5 years. Call and we will walk your property and tell you exactly what each tree needs.

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24/7 Emergency Tree Service

Lee’s Summit’s eastern Jackson County location puts it in the direct path of storms sweeping across the metro. When trees fail during severe weather, our 24/7 emergency crews respond fast, clearing damage, stabilizing structures, and documenting everything for your insurance claim.

For emergency tree service in Lee’s Summit, call 913-894-4767, we respond 24/7 across the Lee’s Summit area.

Lee’s Summit’s position in eastern Jackson County puts it at the receiving end of storm systems that build across the KC metro. By the time severe weather reaches Lee’s Summit, it’s often at peak intensity, maximum wind speed, heaviest rain, largest hail. The city’s mix of mature trees and construction-weakened trees means storm damage can be severe and widespread.

Our emergency crews know Lee’s Summit well. We respond across the city, from the older neighborhoods near downtown to the newer subdivisions off 291 and Colbern Road. Triage follows our standard protocol: trees on structures and imminent collapse risks first, access blockages and leaning hazards next.

For Lee’s Summit’s larger properties and wooded lots, storm damage sometimes involves multiple tree failures on a single property. We handle these as comprehensive jobs, clearing all hazards, chipping all debris, and restoring full access in one mobilization rather than making you schedule multiple visits.

Every emergency includes complete insurance documentation. Lee’s Summit homeowners with storm damage should also check their policy for debris removal coverage, some policies cover the removal even when the tree misses the house if it blocks access. Call 913-894-4767 for emergency tree service Lee’s Summit.

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Complete Stump Grinding & Removal

Once the tree is down, that stump should not be left behind. We grind stumps below grade so you can reclaim your Lee’s Summit yard for grass, a garden, or a new tree. We haul off the grindings, rake it smooth, and leave it ready to seed. It is a small step that makes the whole job feel finished.

Here is what happens to a stump if you leave it: it starts to rot, and rotting wood is the number one thing that draws subterranean termites and carpenter ants in the KC metro, right toward your foundation, deck, and fence. Stumps also send up sucker shoots for years and keep the root system active. We grind the stump 8 to 12 inches below grade with a commercial grinder, rake up the chips, backfill the hole, and leave the spot ready for sod, a garden bed, or hardscaping. A single stump usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. If you have several to clear, common in Lee’s Summit where the ash borer took out a few trees, we price them together so doing them all at once is the smart move.

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From Tree Climber to Owner: Meet Zach Johnson

If you have a tree in Lee’s Summit 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 Raintree Lake to a storm-split tree leaning over a street near Chipman Road. We are owner-operated, I still bid most jobs myself, and you get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.

Real Tree Care Projects from Homeowners Like You

Browse our tree service work from Lee’s Summit, tree cutting on wooded lots, stump grinding on new construction properties, and professional trimming that helped preserved builder trees thrive. Every photo is from a Lee’s Summit job.

Lee’s Summit keeps our arborist team busy across both established and newer neighborhoods. The gallery shows tree removal projects on wooded lots near Longview Lake, precision tree cutting on newer subdivision properties, and emergency tree service responses after Jackson County storms produced widespread damage.

Our tree trimming and tree pruning work demonstrates what builder-preserved trees need to stay healthy long-term, structural corrections that prevent the failures construction damage causes years later. You’ll also see stump grinding results from multi-stump lot clearing jobs. Call 913-894-4767 for a free Lee’s Summit tree service estimate.

We've Already Seen It on Your Block

After this many years on Lee’s Summit 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 all over town. 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.

Lee's Summit Neighborhoods We Serve

I work all of Lee’s Summit, and each area asks for something different. Down in the historic downtown around Third and Douglas, we take care of the big old trees crowded in next to homes and structures. Out by Lakewood and Raintree Lake south of I-470, and over near Longview Lake where yards back up to the woods, we clear storm damage and take down trees that have gotten dangerous. In the newer Chapel Ridge and Greenwood Hills builds east of Chipman Road, we get young trees established and clean up after the crews. For most home tree removal on your own property here, you do not need a city permit, though some neighborhoods like Lakewood, Raintree, and Summit Ridge have HOA rules to check first. We also keep local pages for Downtown Lee’s Summit and Lakewood.

Every Tree Service You Need, From One Local Company

Here is how my crew and I actually work, and what sets us apart from the company that just wants to drop your tree and run. We are owner-operated, I still bid most jobs myself, and we would rather save a good tree than sell you a removal you do not need. Most of the storm damage I clean up around town could have been headed off with the right pruning a season or two earlier, so we look at what is coming and tell you straight. When something does go wrong, a tree on your roof or a limb hanging over the driveway at 2 a.m., we show up around the clock with the trucks, the equipment, and the paperwork your insurance is going to want. Honest call, fair price, and we leave your yard clean.

Why Homeowners Keep Calling Us Back

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Lee’s Summit has grown into one of Missouri’s most desirable cities, and tree work here needs to meet that standard. We carry full liability, workers’ comp, and bonding on every Lee’s Summit job, from lakefront property work near Longview Lake to subdivision removals in Lakewood. Lee’s Summit’s strict property maintenance standards mean professional, insured tree service isn’t just recommended, the city and most HOAs require it. Our documentation is always ready.

Experienced tree care professionals

Over 35 Years of Experience

My crew and I have worked Lee’s Summit trees for decades, through the ice storms, the ash-borer years, and the 2024 derecho, so we know what this metro does to a canopy.
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Tree Care Specialists

We catch the small problems early, a cracked limb, a leaning trunk, storm stress, before they turn into an expensive emergency in your yard.
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24-Hour Emergency Services

Lee’s Summit sees its share of severe weather, ice, high wind, and the occasional derecho. When a tree comes down on your home, your driveway, or a power line, our emergency crews are on call 24/7 and get there fast. Call 913-894-4767 any time.

ISA certified arborist

ISA Certified Tree Worker

An ISA-certified arborist knows how to prune and drop limbs safely near your home, your roof, and the power lines, and how to do it right the first time.
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Family Owned & Operated

We are a family-owned local crew, not a franchise. Our crews show up on time, year after year, and you reach us directly when you call.

What Your Lee's Summit Neighbors Say

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4.4 Stars (Over 280 Reviews)
Great Service
Excellent and professional people. They were a pleasure to have around. Dylan was always keeping me updated as to their progress.
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Very Professional

They had the tree removed the same day the tree fell. They did such a good job, we hired them to remove other dead trees.

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Reliable, fast and on time
The crew made my family happy. The service was prompt and the job was completed faster than I imagined.
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Your Tree Care Questions, Answered

Tree removal in Lee's Summit usually runs from about $300 for a small ornamental up to $3,500 for a big one near the house that needs careful rigging or a crane. Most jobs land somewhere in between. Stump grinding adds roughly $150 to $400. Storm-damaged trees can cost more because they are hung up and dangerous to take apart. I give you a free, detailed estimate up front with no hidden fees, and the price covers full cleanup. Call 913-894-4767 and I will come look at it.
For most home tree removal on your own property in Lee's Summit, you do not need a city permit. The one thing to check is your HOA, since neighborhoods like Lakewood, Raintree, and Summit Ridge can have their own rules about what comes down. If your project does touch a city requirement, I will tell you and handle the paperwork as part of the job, at no extra cost. When in doubt, call me first and we will sort it out before any saws come out.
Around Lee's Summit, emerald ash borer is the big one. It has killed ash trees all over Jackson County, and a dead ash gets brittle and dangerous fast. Storms are the other big risk, weak or overgrown limbs are what come down in ice and high wind. If you have an ash, or a tree that looks stressed or one-sided, have it looked at before it becomes a hazard. We will tell you straight whether it can be saved or needs to come out.
Yes, we are out around the clock, every day of the week. When a storm rolls through Lee's Summit and a tree comes down on a house, blocks a road, or takes out a power line, you do not want to wait. My crew shows up fast with chainsaws, chippers, and bucket trucks, and we coordinate with the utility when lines are involved. Call 913-894-4767 any time, day or night, and we will get to you.
We cover all of Lee's Summit, from the older neighborhoods near downtown to the newer builds on the south and east sides of town. That includes Lakewood, Raintree, Winterset, Summit Ridge, Chapel Ridge, the Longview Lake area, and everywhere in between. We also work the nearby towns of Independence, Raytown, and Grandview. We have already worked plenty of yards on your side of town, so you get advice from a crew that knows your streets.
For most trees in Lee's Summit, late winter is the best time to trim, when the tree is dormant and the work is easiest on it. That said, anything dead, cracked, or hanging over the house should come off right away, no matter the season, especially before storm season hits. If you are not sure what your tree needs, I will come look and tell you straight what to take and what to leave. Call us for a free trimming estimate.
Lee's Summit sits on the eastern edge of the metro, so storms often reach you at full strength before they slow down over the city. That is why a little prevention goes a long way out here. Trimming dead wood and thinning heavy limbs before the season means a lot less coming down on your roof when the wind and ice show up. We do storm-prep trimming and free property walk-throughs so you can get ahead of it. Call 913-894-4767 before the next big one.
Trees near Longview Lake and the wooded back lots deal with wet ground and more wind off the open water, so they can get weak or lean over time. Not all of them need to come out, though. Often we can take some weight off the canopy and ease the wind load so a good tree keeps standing for years. My crew and I will walk your property, tell you straight which trees are worth saving and which have become a risk, and give you a fair price either way. Call us for a free look.

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Here's what to expect:
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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.

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Expert Assessment

Get professional guidance on tree health and safety. We explain everything in plain English, no jargon, no pressure.

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Detailed Proposal

You’ll receive a clear pricing breakdown with scope, timeline, and total cost. No surprises once we start.

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Professional Service

Licensed, insured, on-time, and thorough. We handle full cleanup and keep you informed from start to finish.

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