If a tree is leaning toward a roofline in Liberty, a limb came down after an ice storm in Gladstone, or you need a stump ground in Kearney, call (816) 837-4103 or use the free estimate form for a free estimate from a local tree pro who works in Clay and Platte counties.
Describe the job and send photos if you have them. A local tree pro who works in your part of the Northland will follow up with an on-site estimate.
Tree services in the Northland
- Tree removal, including dead, dying, or hazardous trees
- Emergency and storm tree service after wind, ice, or a sudden failure
- Tree trimming and pruning to reduce risk and keep trees off roofs and lines
- Stump grinding after a removal
- Land and lot clearing for overgrown yards, fence lines, and building sites
We cover Liberty, Gladstone, North Kansas City, Kearney, Smithville, Parkville, Platte City, and Excelsior Springs. If you are in a nearby Clay or Platte County community, still call. Coverage is confirmed when the local pro reviews the address.
Why Northland trees fail
The Kansas City metro sees frequent thunderstorms in spring and early summer. Local arborists often cite a range of about 40 to 60 thunderstorm days a year for the area. Winter adds ice and heavy, wet snow. Those two seasons do most of the damage homeowners call about.
The species in older Northland yards and newer subdivisions are not equally tough. Silver maples, green ash, ornamental Bradford-type pears, river birch, and some red maples have weaker wood or poor branch unions and split under ice or wind. Pin oaks, bur oaks, and other slower-growing hardwoods generally hold up better, though pin oaks in our alkaline clay soils can also struggle with iron chlorosis (yellow leaves with green veins).
Emerald ash borer is not a theoretical problem here. It was confirmed in Platte County in 2012, including a find near Parkville, and detected in Clay County in 2014. Many untreated green and white ash trees in the Northland are dead or hollow and can look “fine” from the street until a storm takes them apart.
If you are not sure whether a tree should be trimmed or taken down, say so on the form. The pro who comes out should explain the difference and price both options when that is reasonable.
What a job usually costs
These are published ranges for the Kansas City area, not a bid. Access, height, lean, power lines, and disposal change the number.
- Tree removal: A mid-size tree (about 30–60 feet, with normal access) is often around $450–$1,200, with a typical Kansas City figure near $800, according to LocalGoingRate’s Kansas City guide (verified November 2026). Small trees can land closer to $150–$500. Large, tight, or hazardous trees cost more. Emergency work usually costs more than a scheduled removal.
- Trimming: Kansas City trimming is often quoted in a wide band, roughly $230–$1,120 per tree depending on height and how much needs to come off (Tree Estimator Pros, 2026 local ranges).
- Stump grinding: A single stump in the metro is commonly about $150–$400, or roughly $3–$5 per inch of diameter, with access and root flare adding cost (local KC guides). Some compiled ranges run $90–$560.
- Lot clearing: Angi reports Kansas City land clearing averaging about $3,808, with many jobs between $1,533 and $6,588. Light brush on a small lot can be lower; dense timber, slopes, or stump grind-and-haul work can be much higher.
Always get the number in writing after someone has seen the tree. Phone-only prices for a big removal are a warning sign.
How to get an estimate
- Call (816) 837-4103 or submit the estimate form. Include your city, the tree’s location (front yard, backyard, near a house or line), and photos if you have them.
- A local tree service professional who works in your part of the Northland will follow up.
- They schedule a visit, explain the work, and give you a written estimate.
- You decide whether to hire them. Ask for license and insurance documents before work begins. That check is yours to make, and it is worth doing on every job.
If a tree is on a house, blocking a driveway after a storm, or involved with a downed power line, say so immediately. Stay away from any line that is down. Call the utility or 911 if a line is on the ground, then call us for the tree once the utility says the site is safe.
Cities we serve
Explore a short local guide for your town: Liberty, Gladstone, North Kansas City, Kearney, Smithville, Parkville, Platte City, and Excelsior Springs.
Questions homeowners ask
Do I have to be home for the estimate? For most removals and trims, yes. Photos help get the estimate started, but a fair price usually requires someone to see access, lean, and targets (house, fence, wires).
Can you help after hours? Call (816) 837-4103 and describe the situation. Storm and after-hours work is treated as an emergency request when a local pro is available.
What should I do while I wait? Keep people and pets away from hanging limbs and split trunks. Do not climb or chainsaw a tree that is on a structure or near a line.
Request a Free Estimate (photos welcome)
Tree services are provided by independent local tree professionals. Price ranges are general estimates, not quotes.
Call (816) 837-4103 or request a free estimate.