Tree Service Webster Groves MO
Thompson Tree Care and Landscaping, a locally owned, licensed and insured tree service based in south St. Louis County, handles tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and 24/7 storm response for Webster Groves homeowners. Call (314) 712-3035 or request a free estimate online.
Who Takes Down Big Old Trees Near Webster Groves Homes?
Thompson Tree Care and Landscaping does, and our crew is based just down the road in south St. Louis County. Webster Groves is one of the older inner-ring suburbs, with Victorian, Craftsman, and Tudor-style houses set close to oaks and maples that are older than the roofs beneath them. That mix is why most of our work here is careful large tree removal and trimming rather than simple cleanup.
Homeowners in the 63119 zip code tend to want two things: the tree handled without harm to the house, and a straight answer on whether it needs to come down at all. We give both in a free estimate.
Where in Webster Groves Do Trees Cause the Most Trouble?
Trouble starts wherever old trees meet old houses. Around Old Webster and the blocks near Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary, mature oaks overhang slate and shingle roofs on narrow lots. In Tuxedo Park and the streets near Blackburn Park, large trees stand within a few feet of porches, garages, and the overhead lines that run along many residential streets.
Hills add a second layer. A lot that slopes away from the street means a fallen limb rolls toward the house, and a stump or root ball can shift after heavy rain. We plan removals here around where each piece will land before the first cut. Our dangerous tree removal crews handle trees that already lean toward a structure.
What Tree Problems Show Up on Older Webster Groves Lots?
Age is the main one. Oaks and silver maples that were planted a century ago now carry dead interior limbs, split unions, and decay at old pruning wounds. Regular deadwood removal and crown cleaning keep those limbs off roofs. Ash trees across the St. Louis region have also been hit by emerald ash borer, so a thinning ash in a Webster Groves yard deserves a look soon.
Roots are the other problem. Big trees beside old foundations and clay sewer lines can lift walks and clog laterals, which our guide to tree roots and sewer lines covers. When a removal is the right call, stump grinding clears the stump below grade so the yard is usable again.
Who Owns the Tree in Front of My Webster Groves House?
A tree standing entirely on your lot is yours. A tree in the strip between the sidewalk and the street usually belongs to the city, and cities often limit who may cut it. Check with the City of Webster Groves before removing a street tree, and read our St. Louis tree removal permit guide for the general picture. Thompson Tree Care confirms ownership before cutting anything near the right-of-way.
After a bad storm, storm damage tree removal and our 24/7 emergency service cover trees on houses, fences, and cars. For ordinary jobs, call (314) 712-3035 or request an estimate. We offer senior and veteran discounts.
Last Updated: October 2026
Which Tree Services Do Webster Groves Homeowners Request Most?
Tree trimming, cabling, and large removals lead the list on Webster Groves streets with mature canopy.
Large Tree Removal
- Sectional removal of oversized trees beside houses and garages.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
- Deadwood and clearance trimming for older oaks and maples.
Tree Cabling & Bracing
- Support for heavy limbs and weak unions on trees worth keeping.
Certified Arborist Consultation
- A health and risk assessment before you decide to remove.
Storm Damage Tree Removal
- Cleanup after limbs and trunks fail in summer storms.
Tree Removal
- Dead, declining, or ash-borer trees taken down safely.
“We had Thompson Tree Care remove two large trees, both in kind of tight places between electric lines, fences, and a deck. I was amazed by how precisely they were able to climb and take the tree down branch by branch.”
“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.”
Webster Groves Tree Service FAQ
Yes. Many Webster Groves yards slope toward the street or the back fence, so the crew climbs the tree and lowers each section on ropes instead of relying on a truck at the base. If a lot is too tight or steep for the usual setup, Thompson Tree Care says so in the free estimate and explains the alternative before any work is scheduled.
Usually not for a tree that stands wholly on your own lot, but rules differ for street trees and for work tied to building projects. Check with the City of Webster Groves before removing anything between the sidewalk and the curb. Thompson Tree Care can help you work out who owns a tree before it is cut.
Sometimes. A large oak with one weak union or a heavy limb over the roof can often be supported with cabling and bracing and cleaned of deadwood. A trunk that is hollow, cracked through, or leaning after the soil has heaved is a different story. An arborist consultation sorts out which one you have.
Most residential removals in the St. Louis area run $300–$2,500, and trimming runs from about $150 for a small tree to $2,000 or more for a large one. Webster Groves jobs that need rigging over a house or garage usually price at the upper end. Call for a free, fixed estimate on your tree.
Yes. Thompson Tree Care takes emergency calls 24/7 for trees on houses, cars, or power lines in Webster Groves and the rest of south St. Louis County. Call (314) 712-3035. See emergency tree service for what to do before the crew arrives.