Tree Service in Pleasant Hill, MO
Trusted tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding for Pleasant Hill homeowners and businesses.
We regularly make the short trip to Pleasant Hill for removals, trimming, and storm cleanup. Larger lots and country properties often have big, old trees — and that's right in our wheelhouse.
Big Ben's Tree Trimming & Complete Removal serves Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill: what to know
Pleasant Hill is about 10 miles from our base in Raymore, in Cass County.
Tree permits in Pleasant Hill. Pleasant Hill does not require a permit for a homeowner to remove or trim a tree fully on their own property (only businesses doing tree work for hire need a city occupational license). But street trees are specifically protected even though they sit on the resident's land within the street easement - no one but city officials may prune, trim, or remove one without the Public Works Director's written approval. Source: library.municode.com
Brush and yard waste. Pleasant Hill residents get year-round curbside yard-waste pickup through the city's hauler, Constable Sanitation, with branches bundled to 4 feet long and 2 feet across. Residents can also pay a per-bag fee to drop off yard waste at the WCA Transfer Station in Harrisonville or the Lee's Summit Resource Recovery Park. Source: pleasanthill.com
Tree City USA. Pleasant Hill is a recognized Tree City USA community — 6 consecutive years as of 2025, per the Arbor Day Foundation. Source: experience.arcgis.com
Also worth knowing. If the city orders a hazardous private tree removed or trimmed, Pleasant Hill's code gives the owner the right to appeal that order to the city council within 30 days. Source: library.municode.com
Municipal rules change — confirm with the city before you start. Checked September 2026.
Our Services in Pleasant Hill
Why Pleasant Hill 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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Pleasant Hill tree care — common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill does not require a permit for a homeowner to remove or trim a tree fully on their own property (only businesses doing tree work for hire need a city occupational license). But street trees are specifically protected even though they sit on the resident's land within the street easement - no one but city officials may prune, trim, or remove one without the Public Works Director's written approval. 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 Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill residents get year-round curbside yard-waste pickup through the city's hauler, Constable Sanitation, with branches bundled to 4 feet long and 2 feet across. Residents can also pay a per-bag fee to drop off yard waste at the WCA Transfer Station in Harrisonville or the Lee's Summit Resource Recovery Park. When Big Ben's does the work, the brush and logs leave with us.
How far is Big Ben's from Pleasant Hill?
About 10 miles — we're based in Raymore, MO, and estimates anywhere in the Kansas City metro are free. Call or text 913-645-9068.