Tree Service in Kansas City, MO
Trusted tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding for Kansas City homeowners and businesses.
From the historic neighborhoods with their towering old oaks to newer developments, Kansas City keeps our crews busy year-round. Big trees near homes and power lines are exactly the kind of careful, high-skill work we specialize in.
Big Ben's Tree Trimming & Complete Removal serves Kansas City and the greater Kansas City metro, backed by over 13 years of experience. We're locally owned, fully insured, and safety-first on every job — and we always clean up completely before we leave. Whether you need one hazardous tree gone or a whole yard shaped up, you'll get an honest quote and careful work.
Tree care in Kansas City: what to know
Kansas City is about 23 miles from our base in Raymore, in Jackson County.
Tree permits in Kansas City. For trees in the city right-of-way along streets, Kansas City's Forestry Division (Parks & Recreation) issues residents a free permit to prune, remove, or plant a tree themselves. We found no separate permit requirement in city code for removing or trimming a tree on your own private property. Source: kcparks.org
Brush and yard waste. Kansas City offers free curbside leaf-and-brush pickup twice a year, in spring and fall rounds by neighborhood zone. Residents bag leaves and grass clippings in paper lawn debris sacks and tie branches into bundles under 3 inches thick. Source: kcmo.gov
Tree City USA. Kansas City is a recognized Tree City USA community — 38 consecutive years as of 2025, per the Arbor Day Foundation. Source: experience.arcgis.com
Also worth knowing. Kansas City residents can ask the City Forester to evaluate a problem street tree by filing a 311 request for tree removal; Public Works itself has no authority to alter right-of-way trees. Source: kcmo.gov
Municipal rules change — confirm with the city before you start. Checked September 2026.
Our Services in Kansas City
Why Kansas City Chooses Big Ben's
- Locally owned & operated — your neighbors
- Over 13 years of Kansas City metro experience
- Fully insured, safety-first crews
- Free, honest estimates with no pressure
- Complete cleanup and debris haul-away
- Emergency storm response when you need it
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Kansas City tree care — common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Kansas City?
For trees in the city right-of-way along streets, Kansas City's Forestry Division (Parks & Recreation) issues residents a free permit to prune, remove, or plant a tree themselves. We found no separate permit requirement in city code for removing or trimming a tree on your own private property. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts — and if you hire us, we'll tell you what we know before the first cut.
How do I get rid of brush and limbs in Kansas City?
Kansas City offers free curbside leaf-and-brush pickup twice a year, in spring and fall rounds by neighborhood zone. Residents bag leaves and grass clippings in paper lawn debris sacks and tie branches into bundles under 3 inches thick. When Big Ben's does the work, the brush and logs leave with us.
How far is Big Ben's from Kansas City?
About 23 miles — we're based in Raymore, MO, and estimates anywhere in the Kansas City metro are free. Call or text 913-645-9068.