Wichita Tree Trimming and Pruning
Branches over the roof, a crown too thick, dead limbs hanging up there? Trimming now can mean fewer limbs down after the next storm.
We trim and prune trees across Wichita and nearby towns. Call (316) 854-1376 and tell us what the tree needs.
Trimming, pruning or removal?
People use the words loosely. Here is how we use them.
Trimming.
Cutting back growth to keep a tree in bounds: clearing a roof, a fence, a driveway or a view.
Pruning.
Choosing which branches to cut so the tree is stronger: thinning a crowded crown, taking out crossing limbs, building a better shape.
Deadwooding.
Taking out dead and broken branches.
Removal.
The whole tree comes out. Trimming is the right call only if the tree is sound. If it is not, see tree removal.
What the 2005 ice storm showed
In January 2005, an ice storm hit Wichita. Afterward, K-State's Bob Neier reported on what held up. Trees that had been pruned, with strong branch angles, did best. Trees that were topped, never pruned or already declining were more vulnerable.
That is the case for trimming before a storm, not after. A tree that is shaped well loses fewer limbs. We do not recommend topping.
Tougher trees and weaker trees
K-State's Bob Neier names these as strong choices for this area: bur oak, red oak, Shumard oak, bald cypress, ginkgo and honeylocust.
He names these as weaker: Siberian elm, Bradford pear, Russian olive and willow.
Weaker does not mean it has to come down. It means the tree is worth pruning properly and watching. If it is dead, split or leaning, see tree removal.
When to trim
Timing depends on the tree and on how much is coming off. Dead branches can come out at any time. Major shaping is usually best in late winter or early spring. For anything bigger, ask when you call and we will go over it on site.
Trees and power lines
Branches near power lines are not a do-it-yourself job. Work within 10 feet of a line takes a trained line-clearance crew. For lines between poles, call the utility. Vegetation on the line from the pole to your meter is the customer's responsibility. If a branch is down on a line, stay at least 30 feet away and call 911.
What moves the price
- Height. A small ornamental tree is a short job. A tall oak is a bigger one.
- Reach. Can a lift or a truck get near the tree, or is it all climbing? The calculator does not adjust trimming for this, so the real price after a look can differ.
- How much work. A light shaping is not a heavy thinning.
- Cleanup. Hauling away the cut branches matters.
For a rough range by tree size, use the tree cost calculator. Cleanup may or may not be in the price. Confirm on site what is covered before the work starts.
How it works
- Call or send the form with the tree, how tall it is, and what is bothering you.
- We look at the tree, the access and the cuts it needs.
- We trim and clean up. Confirm on site what the cleanup covers.
Serving Wichita and nearby towns.
Ready for a quote? Call (316) 854-1376 or send the form.
- How tall is the tree: under 30 ft, 30 to 60 ft, or over 60 ft
- Are the branches over a roof or fence?
- How many trees