Tree Service Ladue MO
Thompson Tree Care and Landscaping removes, trims and braces large trees on Ladue properties, with the rigging and planning that big, wooded lots require.
Who Handles Big Trees on Ladue Properties?
Thompson Tree Care and Landscaping, a locally owned, licensed and insured company based in south St. Louis County, takes care of large trees on Ladue, MO properties, from tall oak removals to cabling and trimming. Call (314) 712-3035 for a free estimate, and ask about 24/7 emergency service after a storm.
If you are looking for tree service near me in Ladue, ZIP 63124, expect a conversation about the whole property rather than a single tree. Big yards usually hold several trees at different stages, and the cheapest time to deal with a problem tree is before it becomes an emergency.
Why Do Ladue Trees Get So Big?
Many Ladue properties sit on larger, wooded lots, some with long driveways and gated entrances, and the trees on them have often had decades to grow without being crowded. Along Ladue Road, Clayton Road, Warson Road and Lindbergh Boulevard you will find mid-century houses and newer estate-scale homes under oaks, hickories, black walnuts and sugar maples that are far larger than a typical suburban yard tree.
Size changes the job in three ways:
- More weight overhead. A single limb over a roof, pool deck or driveway can weigh hundreds of pounds, so rigging matters more than saw work. Some trees call for a bucket truck or crane, and the estimate says so up front.
- Trees worth saving. A healthy heirloom oak is often better kept than cut. Cabling and bracing and selective pruning can add years to a tree with a weak union.
- Disease at scale. One infected oak can threaten its neighbors. Read the signs of oak wilt in Missouri, and treat a dead ash as a hazard because of emerald ash borer.
What Does a Ladue Tree Estimate Cover?
A free estimate from Thompson Tree Care on a large property follows four steps.
- We walk the whole property, not just the tree you called about, and note anything dead, cracked, leaning or crowded.
- We check access: gate width, driveway slope, and the lawn, beds and hardscape we need to protect.
- We say what can be saved with trimming or cabling and what should come down, and why.
- You get a price and a plan. Work can happen in one visit or be spread across seasons.
Do Ladue Subdivisions or the City Restrict Tree Removal?
They can. Check with the City of Ladue before removing a street or right-of-way tree or any tree tied to a building project. Many older subdivisions also have indentures or trustees with their own approval process, so look at yours before scheduling a removal. We are happy to work from whatever approval you obtain.
Which Tree Services Do Ladue Owners Request Most?
Large properties lean on large tree removal, tree trimming and pruning to clear deadwood, and dangerous tree removal for trees that have failed an inspection. Owners also book stump grinding after removals, standard tree removal, storm damage cleanup, and emergency tree service when a limb comes down at night.
Last Updated: October 2026
Tree Services for Ladue Properties
Large-lot work in Ladue, MO 63124, from a single oak to a full property plan.
Large Tree Removal
- Rigging and heavy equipment for the biggest trees.
Tree Cabling & Bracing
- Keep an heirloom oak instead of removing it.
Certified Arborist
- An arborist opinion before you decide to cut.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
- Deadwood and crown work over roofs and drives.
Storm Damage
- Cleanup of big limbs and trees after severe weather.
Stump Grinding
- Stumps ground below grade after removal.
“Jodi and his crew took down 3 large trees at our home. They treated our property with respect and left our yard looking like they were never there. This company has all the equipment necessary to safely remove large trees that are close to houses.”
“A+ for Thompson Tree Care! Jodie and his crew came out after a bad storm had wreaked havoc in my yard. They did an extraordinary job chopping up, removing, and mulching up multiple large trees. Jodie provided the winning estimate and was prompt and professional.”
Ladue Tree Service FAQ
Yes. We check gate width, driveway slope and lawn conditions at the estimate and plan equipment around them. If a bucket truck or crane is the safer choice for a tall tree, Thompson Tree Care says so before the work is scheduled.
Often. Cabling and bracing, selective pruning and removing dead wood can add years to a tree with a weak union or heavy limbs. A tree with a hollow or failing trunk may be a different story. An arborist consultation sorts out which you have.
In the St. Louis area, large trees over 60 feet typically run $1,500-$2,500 or more, medium trees of 30-60 feet run $700-$1,500, and small trees run $300-$700. Access, species and nearby structures change the number. See the tree removal cost guide, then call for a free estimate.
Check first. The City of Ladue may regulate street and right-of-way trees and removals tied to construction, and many subdivisions have their own indentures or trustees with approval rules. Thompson Tree Care can work from whatever approval you receive.
A yearly walk-through and another after any major storm is a sensible schedule for a property with many mature trees. We look for dead wood, cracks, fungus at the base and crowded crowns, then tell you what can wait and what should not.