Tree removal
Removal planning for dead, hazardous, unwanted, or poorly located trees, including debris and site protection.
Greater St. Louis • Missouri + Metro East Illinois
Know when to prune, treat, or remove.
Understand common tree concerns, prepare better questions, and request contact from an independent local provider serving your area.
No obligation to hire
Residential requests
MO + Metro East IL
Start with what you see
What is happening with the tree?
You do not need to diagnose it yourself. Document the symptoms, nearby structures, and changes over time.
Broken or hanging limbsStorm damage, split branches, or suspended limbs
Dead or declining treeLeaf loss, decay, cavities, fungi, or dieback
Leaning or shiftingNew lean, cracked soil, root movement, or trunk defects
Near a roof or structureOverhang, rubbing limbs, clearance, or falling debris
Near utility linesStay clear and contact the utility when lines may be involved
Stump or root concernGrinding, removal, surface roots, or nearby hardscape
Common project types
Tree work is more than removal.
The appropriate provider and scope depend on the tree, the property, access, risk, and whether diagnosis is needed.
Pruning and clearance
Deadwood, structural pruning, roof clearance, canopy management, and branch-specific concerns.
Storm response
Assessment and cleanup for failed limbs or damaged trees, with priority given to immediate hazards.
Stump work
Grinding or removal, surface-root considerations, backfill, debris handling, and plans for the finished area.
Tree health evaluation
Diagnosis of decline, pests, disease, decay, or site stress by an appropriately qualified professional.
Support and preservation
Cabling, bracing, lightning protection, root-zone planning, and other preservation-oriented work when appropriate.
Planning the scope
What changes the price?
A useful estimate should explain the work, access, equipment, cleanup, exclusions, and responsibility for permits or utility coordination.
Tree size and structureHeight, trunk diameter, spread, multiple stems, and limb weight
Location and accessBackyards, fences, slopes, narrow gates, traffic, and equipment staging
Nearby targetsHomes, garages, pools, utilities, landscaping, and neighboring property
Condition and urgencyDecay, instability, storm failure, deadwood, and time-sensitive hazards
Equipment and methodClimbing, rigging, lifts, cranes, hauling, and traffic control
Finished scopeWood and chip handling, stump work, backfill, restoration, and cleanup
Immediate safety concern?
Keep people away from the hazard.
Do not stand beneath damaged limbs or approach a tree touching or threatening utility lines. Contact the appropriate utility or emergency service when electrical lines, fire, blocked roads, injuries, or an immediate public hazard are involved. This website is not an emergency-response service.
Service area
Local requests on both sides of the river.
Provider availability varies by ZIP code, project type, qualifications, equipment, and current capacity.
St. Louis and surrounding communities
Including the City of St. Louis and communities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties.
Illinois communities near St. Louis
Including communities in Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe counties.
How it works
One clear request. A better first conversation.
Describe the concern
Tell us what you see, where the tree is located, and what outcome you are considering.
We review the fit
We review the location, urgency, and work type before determining whether coverage may be available.
An available provider may respond
With your consent, we may share the request with an independent provider serving the project area.
Project request
Tell us about the tree.
Include the symptoms, approximate location on the property, nearby structures or lines, and whether anything recently changed.
Independent matching resource
STL Tree Guide is operated by Nfinier, LLC. We do not perform tree work and do not employ or control participating providers.
What happens after submission
- We review the project and service area.
- We may route it within the STL Guide Network and share it with one or more relevant independent providers.
- A provider may contact you directly.
- A response or match is not guaranteed.
- You are not obligated to hire anyone.
Before you hire
A few checks can protect your project.
Verify applicable licensing and insurance.
Request a written, itemized scope.
Confirm permits and inspections.
Compare payment schedules and warranties.
Check references and completed work.
Avoid large unexplained upfront payments.
Submitting a request is free for homeowners. Nfinier, LLC may receive compensation from participating providers for introductions, advertising, or resulting opportunities. Compensation does not guarantee placement, endorsement, or project results.