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4.9 Star Rating (362+ Google Reviews)

Tree Service
Liberty, MO

  • Licensed & Insured, Fair Written Prices
  • Family-Owned Since 1996
  • Serving Liberty and Clay County
  • Bucket Trucks, Crane & Grapple Truck
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4.9 362+ reviews, 2 locationsFounded 1996by Zach Johnson
4.9 Google Rating ◆ 362+ Reviews ◆ Licensed & Insured ◆ ISA Certified Arborists ◆ 24/7 Emergency Service ◆Founded 1996

Careful Tree Work in Liberty

Owner Bids the Job

Zach or one of our crew leads looks at the tree in person and writes the price down.

Licensed & Insured

Liability and workers' comp on every job, with certificates for HOAs on request.

Storm Response

Trees on the house get handled first.

What Customers Say on Google

4.9

362+ reviews across our two locations

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Bahman A.April 2026

I was impressed with the number of people and equipment you brought with you to get the job done so quickly and professionally! Great work! Thank you!

Response from the owner

Thanks Bahman. Glad the extra hands and gear did the trick and we got it done quick and clean.

Don C.April 2026

Everyone did an excellent job! Old tree looks great! The best part…the clean up! Happy customers for a long time. Don D - Westwood

Response from the owner

Thanks Don. Glad the old tree came out great and the cleanup was spot on. Enjoy the yard.

John L.April 2026

They did an excellent job on removing the tree, debris and all gone!! Stump removed by this dandy remote control stump grinder! Pretty cool watching that guy work that thing! I recommend this place 100%!!! Happy!!!!! Very Happy!!!

Response from the owner

Thanks John. Glad the remote-control stump grinder put on a show and we got the stump and all the debris cleaned up. Enjoy the yard!

Zach Johnson, owner of Kansas City Tree Care, smiling in front of a company bucket truck

From Tree Climber to Owner: Meet Zach Johnson

Zach Johnson started in the tree trade as a climber in 1990 and started Kansas City Tree Care in 1996. He still bids most jobs himself, from a tight backyard removal near the Square to a storm-split tree over a street off Highway 152. It is a family tree service that gives you the real price.

Not Sure What Your Tree Needs?

A free estimate is the quickest answer. We look at the tree in person and tell you straight.

  • Licensed & Insured
  • Years of Experience
  • Fast Response Times

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Tree Work We Do Around Liberty

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Tree Removal in Liberty

Around the historic Square, the big old trees sit right next to buildings from the 1800s, so tree removal in Liberty is slow, careful sectioning. Along Shoal Creek and near Stocksdale Park we take down storm-beaten and leaning trees, and the wood is hauled away.

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Tree Trimming & Pruning in Liberty

Tree trimming in Liberty keeps the mature trees near William Jewell and downtown healthy, and shapes the young trees in the newer neighborhoods north of Highway 152 before a storm gets them.

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Emergency Tree Service in Liberty

When a storm puts a tree on a Liberty home, our emergency tree service is on the phone 24/7. Trees on houses come first.

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Stump Grinding in Liberty

Stump grinding takes the stump 8 to 12 inches below the lawn. We clean up the chips so you can seed right away.

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4.9Average RatingReal Results, Happy Homeowners

Here's What You Can Count On

  • Trimming, pruning, removal and stump grinding
  • Homes, HOAs and businesses
  • Modern equipment, clean job sites
  • Honest advice and fair prices

Our Crew at Work Around the Metro

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Black Kansas City Tree Care grapple truck with a red Palfinger loader crane behind the box, lettered KC Tree Care, Est. 1996, 913-894-4767
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We Know What This Metro Does to Trees

The emerald ash borer has killed ash trees all over Clay County, ice storms break the old trees downtown, and the creek corridors lose trees in wet ground. Call and we will tell you what yours needs.

Liberty Neighborhoods We Serve

We work every corner of Liberty. Around the historic Square and along Gallatin and Kansas streets, the big old trees sit right next to buildings from the 1800s, so we take our time and work careful instead of heavy-handed. The William Jewell College area has beautiful mature trees worth protecting. Down the Shoal Creek corridor and around Stocksdale Park we handle storm-beat and leaning trees, while the newer builds in north Liberty above Highway 152 and out by Liberty Hills, Rush Creek, and the Estates at Liberty usually need shaping before a storm gets them.

What Sets Our Crew Apart

We work carefully around Liberty’s historic buildings and old trees, and we recommend pruning or cabling when it will keep a tree safe.

What You Get With Our Crew

Certified and licensed tree service

Licensed & Insured

General liability and workers' comp on every crew, so an accident on site is never your bill.

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Over 35 Years of Experience

Three generations of the family in the business, and Zach in the trade for over 35 years.
Licensed and approved tree service

Tree Care Specialists

A cracked limb or a split trunk is cheaper to fix on a calm day. We help you catch it then.
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24-Hour Emergency Services

When a tree comes down after hours, call 913-894-4767 and we answer.

Licensed and approved tree service

Climbers Who Know Trees

Careful climbing and rigging is how big trees come down next to houses without damage.
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Family Owned & Operated

Local and family owned. We show up when we say we will.

Tree Service Across the Whole KC Metro

We serve homeowners and businesses in more than 30 cities on both sides of the metro, including:

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Kansas City Tree Care, LLC

1505 Merriam Lane,
Kansas City, KS 66103

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A Liberty Tree Service You Can Trust

Badges: ISA Certified Arborist, HomeAdvisor Elite Service, HomeAdvisor 3 Years Screened and Approved, BBB Accredited Business A+

Straight answers and clean work across Liberty.

Your Tree Care Questions, Answered

How much does tree removal cost in Liberty, MO?

Most tree removals in Liberty run between $300 and $3,200, depending on the size of the tree, how close it is to your house or the lines, and how easy it is for us to get to. A small dead tree is usually $300 to $700, a medium tree runs $700 to $1,800, and a big one near a structure can run $1,800 to $3,200.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Liberty?

For a tree on your own property, no. Liberty does not require a permit for residential tree removal.

What tree problems are most common in Liberty?

Around Liberty, emerald ash borer is the big one. It has killed ash trees all over Clay County, and a dead ash gets brittle and dangerous fast.

Still have questions?

Call 913-894-4767 and talk to our office, or send the estimate form.

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4.9 Star Rating (362+ Google Reviews)
Here’s what to expect:
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Free Consultation

We look at your trees on site and give you honest recommendations and clear pricing. No obligation.

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Expert Assessment

You get a plain-English read on the tree’s health and safety. No jargon and no pressure.

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Detailed Proposal

A written price with the scope, the timing and the total. No surprises once we start.

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Professional Service

Insured, on time and thorough. We clean up fully and keep you posted from start to finish.