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4.9 Star Rating (362+ Google Reviews)

Tree Service
Raytown, MO

  • Licensed & Insured, Fair Written Prices
  • Family-Owned Since 1996
  • Serving Raytown and Jackson 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

Honest Prices for Raytown Tree Work

Owner Bids the Job

Zach or one of our crew leads looks at the job in person and gives you a written price.

Licensed & Insured

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

Storm Response

Trees on the house get handled first.

Reviews From Real Customers

4.9

362+ reviews across our two locations

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Patrick M.February 2026

The guys from Kansas City Tree did an awesome job. Quick and professional. Took care of business and cleaned the yard up good after they were done.

Response from the owner

Thanks Patrick. Glad the guys were quick, professional, and left the yard cleaned up. Give me a shout if you need anything else.

Patricia B.February 2026

I was very happy with what the work they did they clean up. I was really amazed. I would tell anyone about them just so y’all know you did an awesome wonderful job.

Response from the owner

Really glad the cleanup impressed you, Patricia. Appreciate you telling folks about us.

Sharman M.February 2026

The KC Tree crew did a great job trimming my large oak trees. The yard was spotless when they finished. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner

Appreciate it, Sharman. Glad the oaks came out great and the yard was spotless. Thanks for the recommendation.

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 climbing trees in 1990 and started Kansas City Tree Care in 1996. He still bids most jobs himself, from a tight backyard removal off Raytown Road to a storm-split tree over a Central Raytown driveway. It is a family tree service with a straight answer.

See What Your Trees Need

Free estimates in person, with a clear written price before any work starts.

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

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How We Care for Trees in Raytown

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Tree Removal in Raytown

Central Raytown has some of the oldest trees in the city, so a lot of our work is big removals near the house. We take them down in sections and lower each piece. On the bigger lots near the Blue River we can bring the trucks right in.

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Tree Trimming & Pruning in Raytown

Tree trimming in Raytown keeps aging trees safe a few more years: dead wood out, limbs off the roof and away from the lines. In Raytown South the trees are newer, and a structural trim now prevents a split later.

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Emergency Tree Service in Raytown

When a storm puts a tree on a Raytown house, call us 24/7. Our emergency tree service takes it off the structure and clears the drive, and trees on homes come first.

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Stump Grinding in Raytown

Stump grinding takes the stump 8 to 12 inches below grade. We clean up and leave the spot ready for grass.

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4.9Average RatingReal Results, Happy Homeowners

Here's What You Can Count On

  • Every service from one local crew
  • Careful inspections before any removal
  • Modern equipment, clean job sites
  • Honest advice and fair prices

The Crew on the Job

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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
Black grapple truck with a lime-green boom loading brush
Overhead view of the crew and grapple truck taking down a tree on a residential street
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Row of white Kansas City Tree Care bucket trucks parked in the yard

We Know What This Metro Does to Trees

Raytown’s old trees are aging out, the ash borer has killed ash all over Jackson County, and the bottomland lots near the Blue River flood. Call and we will tell you what your trees need.

Raytown Neighborhoods We Serve

We work all of Raytown. Around central Raytown near 63rd Street and Raytown Road, the trees are the oldest in the city, so it is mostly big removals and storm cleanup. Down in Raytown South below 87th Street, the lots are a little newer but the trees are aging out too. Over on the west side near Blue Ridge Boulevard, the Blue River bottomland properties sit on bigger, flood-prone lots.

What Sets Our Crew Apart

We are owner-operated, and the person pricing the job knows how it will be done. We do not upsell and we do not leave a mess.

Six Reasons People Call Us Back

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:

Towns Across the Metro

Kansas City Tree Care, LLC

1505 Merriam Lane,
Kansas City, KS 66103

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A Raytown Tree Service You Can Trust

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

Honest tree care for homes and businesses in Raytown.

Your Tree Care Questions, Answered

What does tree removal cost in Raytown, MO?

Most removals in Raytown run somewhere between $300 and $3,000. The price comes down to size, how close the tree is to your house or the lines, and how tough it is to get equipment in.

Does the City of Raytown regulate tree removal?

Good news for homeowners, Raytown does not require a permit to remove a tree on your own private property. If the tree sits on city property or in a public right-of-way, that needs coordination with Raytown Public Works first, and we handle that for you.

How do I know if a tree needs to come down?

If a tree is leaning more than it used to, dropping big limbs, showing a split in the trunk, or has a dead, bare top, it is worth having looked at. Same goes for any tree that is too close to your house or the power line.

Still have questions?

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

Call 913-894-4767 for a Free Raytown Tree Service Estimate

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.