Tree Service in Olathe, KS
Trusted tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding for Olathe homeowners and businesses.
From established neighborhoods to newer developments, Olathe homeowners trust us for careful trimming and removals. We treat your property like our own and always clean up before we leave.
Big Ben's Tree Trimming & Complete Removal serves Olathe 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 Olathe: what to know
Olathe is about 21 miles from our base in Raymore, in Johnson County.
Tree permits in Olathe. A typical homeowner does not need a permit to remove a tree on an existing private lot - the city's tree-preservation rules apply to new subdivision and site-development projects, not established single-family yards. Trees overhanging a street or sidewalk must be kept trimmed to set clearance heights by the adjoining owner, enforced by Public Works. Source: olathe.municipal.codes
Brush and yard waste. Olathe runs its own weekly, year-round curbside yard-waste collection on your regular trash day, using compostable paper bags or a city-issued yard cart. Bigger brush and limbs go to the Olathe Community Recycling Center or a scheduled bulk pickup. Source: olatheks.gov
Tree City USA. Olathe is a recognized Tree City USA community — 43 consecutive years as of 2025, per the Arbor Day Foundation. Source: experience.arcgis.com
Also worth knowing. Olathe was awarded a $1 million USDA/Arbor Day Foundation urban-forestry grant to fund a five-year plan to grow tree canopy on public land. Source: olatheks.gov
Municipal rules change — confirm with the city before you start. Checked September 2026.
Our Services in Olathe
Why Olathe 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 Olathe
Olathe tree care — common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Olathe?
A typical homeowner does not need a permit to remove a tree on an existing private lot - the city's tree-preservation rules apply to new subdivision and site-development projects, not established single-family yards. Trees overhanging a street or sidewalk must be kept trimmed to set clearance heights by the adjoining owner, enforced by Public Works. 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 Olathe?
Olathe runs its own weekly, year-round curbside yard-waste collection on your regular trash day, using compostable paper bags or a city-issued yard cart. Bigger brush and limbs go to the Olathe Community Recycling Center or a scheduled bulk pickup. When Big Ben's does the work, the brush and logs leave with us.
How far is Big Ben's from Olathe?
About 21 miles — we're based in Raymore, MO, and estimates anywhere in the Kansas City metro are free. Call or text 913-645-9068.