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Tree Service in Indianapolis, IN

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $226–$633.

Top Tree Service Companies in Indianapolis

  1. 1.Nova Tree Care

    5.0★ (220 reviews)

    5.0★ from 220 reviews

    +13174179277Website

  2. 2.Williams Tree Service LLC

    4.8★ (147 reviews)

    4.8★ from 147 reviews

    +13179699594Website

  3. 3.We Care Tree Service

    4.9★ (105 reviews)

    4.9★ from 105 reviews

    +13172248765Website

  4. 4.Stewarts Tree Service: Est 1980

    4.7★ (125 reviews)

    4.7★ from 125 reviews

    +13173228367Website

  5. 5.United Tree Services Corp

    4.9★ (76 reviews)

    4.9★ from 76 reviews

    +13174104448Website

  6. 6.4 Seasons Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (40 reviews)

    5.0★ from 40 reviews

    +13177539526

  7. 7.Benjamin Indy Tree Service LLC

    4.5★ (32 reviews)

    4.5★ from 32 reviews

    +13176577732Website

  8. 8.Condados tree service

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +13177024505Website

  9. 9.Big Brothers Tree Services

    4.8★ (20 reviews)

    4.8★ from 20 reviews

    +14632634757Website

  10. 10.Proven Tree Service Indianapolis

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18882175562

Tree Service Cost in Indianapolis

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Indianapolis
Tree trimming$226–$633/job
Tree removal$362–$1,356/job
Stump grinding$136–$407/job
Storm damage removal$452–$1,808/job

Tree Service prices in Indianapolis run about 10% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Indianapolis, rated 4.9★ on average across 790 customer reviews.

Indianapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Indianapolis's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 18
First fall frost
October 19
Annual precipitation
43.41"
Heating degree days
5,776
Cooling degree days
925
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.8°33.9°2.5"
Feb22°38.6°2.33"
Mar30.4°49.4°3.45"
Apr41.4°61.6°4.11"
May51.5°71.5°5.28"
Jun61.3°80.8°4.41"
Jul64.4°83.5°4.44"
Aug62.7°82.6°3.47"
Sep54.7°76.4°3.07"
Oct43.3°64.2°3.13"
Nov33.6°51.2°3.84"
Dec22.8°37.8°3.38"

NOAA station data 5.88 miles from Indianapolis.

Permits & Regulations in IN

  • Indiana does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • Tree removal is governed by municipal tree ordinances rather than state law
  • Treating trees with pesticides for hire requires a For-Hire Pesticide Applicator License from the Office of Indiana State Chemist

License required: No state arborist license; OISC applicator license for chemical treatment

Sources: oisc.purdue.edu

Tree Service FAQs for Indianapolis

How much does tree trimming cost in Indianapolis?

Tree trimming in Indianapolis typically runs $226-$633 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Indianapolis, IN?

In IN, Indiana does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Indianapolis ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Indianapolis?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Indianapolis.

How does Indianapolis rainfall affect tree work?

Indianapolis averages 43.41 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Indianapolis trees keep growing?

With 925 cooling degree days and summer highs near 84F, Indianapolis trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Indianapolis more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Indianapolis runs about -9.6% versus the national average.

Do Indianapolis trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 19F and 5,776 heating degree days set how much Indianapolis trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Indianapolis?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Indianapolis means after the first frost around October 19 and before spring growth starts.