Tree Service in Leawood, KS
Trusted tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding for Leawood homeowners and businesses.
Leawood's mature, beautifully landscaped properties call for skilled, meticulous tree care — and that's exactly what we deliver. We protect your landscaping and leave the site spotless on every visit.
Big Ben's Tree Trimming & Complete Removal serves Leawood 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 Leawood: what to know
Leawood is about 12 miles from our base in Raymore, in Johnson County.
Tree permits in Leawood. Leawood publishes no permit requirement for removing or trimming trees purely on private property. Street trees are different: a Right-of-Way permit from Public Works is required before removing any street tree, for homeowners and HOAs alike, whether or not construction is involved. Source: leawood.org
Brush and yard waste. Leawood runs no citywide trash or yard-waste program - each neighborhood's HOA contracts its own private hauler. Pickup days, rules, and brush or limb limits vary by subdivision, so check with your HOA. Source: leawood.org
Tree City USA. Leawood is a recognized Tree City USA community — 30 consecutive years as of 2025, per the Arbor Day Foundation. Source: experience.arcgis.com
Also worth knowing. Leawood significantly updated its street tree ordinance on June 16, 2025, adding new rules for tree removal, replacement, and sidewalk repair. Source: leawood.org
Municipal rules change — confirm with the city before you start. Checked September 2026.
Our Services in Leawood
Why Leawood 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
Recent Projects Near Leawood
Leawood tree care — common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Leawood?
Leawood publishes no permit requirement for removing or trimming trees purely on private property. Street trees are different: a Right-of-Way permit from Public Works is required before removing any street tree, for homeowners and HOAs alike, whether or not construction is involved. 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 Leawood?
Leawood runs no citywide trash or yard-waste program - each neighborhood's HOA contracts its own private hauler. Pickup days, rules, and brush or limb limits vary by subdivision, so check with your HOA. When Big Ben's does the work, the brush and logs leave with us.
How far is Big Ben's from Leawood?
About 12 miles — we're based in Raymore, MO, and estimates anywhere in the Kansas City metro are free. Call or text 913-645-9068.