Tree Removal
Hazardous, dead or in-the-way trees taken down in controlled sections. When the job needs it, we schedule the line drop with the utility company ourselves.
- Removal
- Emergency
- Felling
Family owned in Maryland Heights since 2017
Big removals.Clean yards.
Tree removal, trimming, structural weight reduction and stump grinding across St. Louis County, plus land clearing at acreage scale. Licensed, bonded and insured, with free estimates back to you inside 48 hours.
24/7 emergency
Storm damage, a split trunk, or a limb down on the house or a power line? We answer around the clock.
Call (636) 352-5558 →- Established
- 2017Locally owned, family operated
- Homeowner rating
- 4.8 / 5102 Google reviews
- Estimates
- Within 48 hrsFree, no obligation
- Credentials
- LicensedBonded & fully insured
Services
From one hazard limb to sixty acres
Our crews carry the training, the climbing gear and the heavy equipment to handle any kind of tree work — a single hazard limb on a city lot, or sixty acres that needs clearing.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Cuts that improve a tree's health and structure rather than just its height. Structural weight reduction takes load off long, heavy limbs before they tear out, and canopy raises lift the crown clear of your roof, drive and service lines.
- Structural weight reduction
- Canopy raise
- Crown reduction
- Pruning
- Ornamental
Tree Care & Maintenance
Regular pruning and canopy raises to keep a tree healthy, balanced and structurally sound. We don't sell disease or pest treatments — they're expensive, rarely effective enough to justify the cost, and too often sold to people who don't need them.
- Regular pruning
- Canopy raise
- Deadwood removal
- Health check
Stump Grinding & Removal
Ground down below grade so you can seed, sod or plant over the top of it — or taken out completely when the root plate has to come up.
- Grinding
- Full removal
Specialized Tree Services
Large-scale clearing for builders, developers and acreage owners. Recent jobs have run to about 60 acres, cleared and mulched with our own equipment.
- Land clearing
- Forestry mulching
- Vegetation management
- Lot clearing
Cleanup & Haul-Away
Brush goes through the chipper, logs go in the truck, and the drive and lawn get cleared before we pull out.
- Brush chipping
- Log removal
- Site cleanup
On the job
How a big tree actually comes down
Sectioned down, not dropped
Big trunks come apart in pieces with the crane carrying the weight. That's how a tree standing over a roof or a fence line comes out without taking anything with it.
Then the yard gets cleaned
Brush through the chipper, wood into the truck, driveway cleared. Of everything in our reviews, this is what homeowners bring up most.
Equipment
What shows up in your driveway
How big a tree can safely come down, and how fast the mess disappears, is mostly decided by what's parked at the curb.
Aerial lift
Bucket truck
Puts a crew up at height over a roof or alongside a service line.
Grapple crane
Knuckleboom truck
Lifts whole sections out of a back yard into the truck body.
On-site chipping
Brush chipper
Limbs go through as they come down, so brush never sits on the lawn.
Haul-away
Dump truck
Logs, brush and grindings leave with us when we go.
Photo to come
Recent addition
Stump grinder
Takes stumps out below grade, including back yards a truck can't reach.
Photo to come
Recent addition
Scissor lift
Vertical reach from a stable platform on flat, firm ground.
Crew & rigging
Climbing gear
Saws, ropes and saddles for the trees no lift can get to.
The arborist's year
Tree work runs on a calendar
Most of what a tree needs isn't an emergency, and the month you do it in changes the result. Here's roughly how a year breaks down on a St. Louis County property.
Winter Dec – Feb
The dormant months. With the leaves down we can read a tree's structure properly, and cuts close before spring growth starts.
- Structural pruning
- Weight reduction
- Removal & felling
- Commercial snow
Spring Mar – May
Everything leafs out and you can finally see what came through the winter. Storm damage and winter-killed limbs get cleared.
- Storm damage
- Deadwood removal
- Canopy raises
- Ornamental pruning
Summer Jun – Aug
Our busiest stretch, right through until the schools go back. Clearing season, and the months when a weak limb over a roof shows itself.
- Land clearing
- Forestry mulching
- Hazard limbs
- Canopy raises
Fall Sep – Nov
Storm-proofing. Weak limbs come out on a scheduled Tuesday instead of during the first ice of the year.
- Hazard limb removal
- Weight reduction
- Stump grinding
- Land clearing
Seasonal · Commercial only
Commercial snow removal
Commercial contracts across St. Louis County, including an entire school district — over a thousand yards of salt in a season. Cleared by the same crews on the same heavy equipment. We take on what we can handle properly rather than overbooking.
Before you call
What to look for from the ground
Catching a problem early usually prevents a much larger one, and a much larger bill. If you can spot any of this from your yard, the tree is worth having someone look at.
Time to call for trimming
- Dead or visibly declining branches
- Uneven or lopsided canopy growth
- Limbs hanging close to your roof or power lines
- Branches rubbing against one another
- Heavy shade stopping grass growing underneath
Possible disease or pests
- Discolored leaves or early leaf drop
- Unusual spots or holes in the leaves
- Oozing bark
- Sawdust-like material around the base
- Wilting or a thinning canopy
- Visible fungi on trunk or roots
How often should a healthy tree get looked at? Most do well with an evaluation once or twice a year. Young trees need shaping more often to develop properly; mature trees usually just need periodic care to stay stable. Storm exposure, soil conditions and nearby construction all shift that timing.
Reviews
What St. Louis County homeowners say
4.8out of 5
★★★★★
95 of 102 reviews are five stars.
Google Business Profile, Maryland Heights.
I had a great experience with Drury Tree from start to finish. They handled scheduling the line drop with the utility company, showed up on time, and safely removed a large tree from our property. The crew was professional, efficient, and did an excellent job cleaning everything up afterward. Communication throughout the process was fantastic. On top of that, their pricing was very fair.
Adam Schultz · Google★★★★★
Great experience, professionally done with affordable pricing. I plan on using this company for future work. I had a HUGE oak tree they removed safely from my front yard. I was impressed with their work.
Kimberly Fowler · Google★★★★★
Service area
Across St. Louis County
Based at 13 Midland Ave in Maryland Heights, working the whole county and the communities around it. If you don't see your town, call and ask.
- Maryland Heights
- Ballwin
- Bellefontaine Neighbors
- Berkeley
- Black Jack
- Brentwood
- Bridgeton
- Chesterfield
- Clayton
- Crestwood
- Creve Coeur
- Des Peres
- Earth City
- Ellisville
- Ferguson
- Florissant
- Hazelwood
- Jennings
- Kirkwood
- Ladue
- Manchester
- Maplewood
- Normandy
- Olivette
- Overland
- Pagedale
- Richmond Heights
- Spanish Lake
- St. Ann
- St. John
- St. Louis
- Sunset Hills
- Town and Country
- University City
- Webster Groves
- Wildwood
Frequently asked
Questions homeowners ask us
What signs indicate that my trees may need professional trimming?
Keep a close eye on changes in your trees — early detection often prevents larger issues down the road. Trees showing dead or declining branches, uneven canopy growth, or limbs hanging too close to your home or power lines typically need professional trimming. You might also notice branches rubbing against one another, or excessive shade preventing grass and plants from growing beneath the tree.
How often should trees receive routine maintenance to stay healthy?
We base the recommendation on species, age and environmental conditions. Generally, most trees benefit from an annual or biannual evaluation to check for disease, pests, structural weakness or growth imbalances. Younger trees may need more frequent shaping to encourage proper development, while mature trees may only need periodic care to maintain stability and appearance.
What should I expect during a tree trimming appointment?
Our crew starts by evaluating the overall condition of the tree and identifying the branches that need removal or shaping. We use pruning techniques that prioritize the tree's health, structure and long-term growth. During the visit we take precautions to protect your property, and once trimming is complete the crew does a thorough cleanup so the yard is left neat and free of debris.
How can I tell if my tree has a disease or pest problem?
Tree health issues often start subtly, but catching them early makes a real difference. Watch for discolored leaves, early leaf drop, unusual spots or holes, oozing bark, or sawdust-like material around the tree's base. Wilting, thinning canopies or visible fungi can indicate disease or decay. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll give you a straight read on whether the tree needs pruning, weight reduction or removal — or whether it's fine and you can leave it alone.
Do you treat diseased or infested trees?
No, and we'll tell you why. Chemical treatments are expensive and rarely effective enough to justify what they cost, and there are companies that sell them to people who don't need them. What we do instead is keep trees healthy structurally — regular pruning, canopy raises and deadwood removal — and give you an honest answer when a tree is past saving.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Drury Tree Service is fully licensed, bonded and insured. We've been working across St. Louis County as a locally owned, family-operated company since 2017.
Do you offer free estimates, and how fast?
Estimates are free, and we aim to have yours back to you within 48 hours. Call or text with your address and what you're seeing, and we'll come look at the tree. For emergencies, call — the line is answered 24/7.
Free estimate, back within 48 hours
Tell us which tree you're worried about
Call, text or email with your address and what you're seeing. If it's an emergency, call — we answer 24/7.
Find us
- 13 Midland Ave
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 - facebook.com/drurytreeservice
Hours
- Mon – Fri8am – 5pm
- Sat – SunOffice closed
- Emergency24 / 7
Areas We Serve
- St. Charles, MO
- St Louis, MO
- O'Fallon, MO
- Saint Charles, MO
- City of Saint Peters, MO
- Florissant, MO
- Chesterfield, MO
- Oakville, MO
- Wildwood, MO
- Wentzville, MO