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Tree Service in Lexington-Fayette, KY

Compare 6 local tree service pros. Typical service: $215–$603.

Top Tree Service Companies in Lexington-Fayette

  1. 1.Los primos tree services and landscaping LLC

    5.0★ (67 reviews)

    5.0★ from 67 reviews

    +18593684670Website

  2. 2.Tree Pro Inc.

    4.7★ (71 reviews)

    4.7★ from 71 reviews

    +18592944457Website

  3. 3.Bartlett Tree Experts

    4.9★ (40 reviews)

    4.9★ from 40 reviews

    +18599676907Website

  4. 4.B&R Tree Care

    4.7★ (42 reviews)

    4.7★ from 42 reviews

    +18593128941Website

  5. 5.Lumbee Tree Services

    4.7★ (23 reviews)

    4.7★ from 23 reviews

    +18596216686

  6. 6.Lexington Tree Service

    3.8★ (22 reviews)

    3.8★ from 22 reviews

    +18592632701Website

Tree Service Cost in Lexington-Fayette

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

ServiceTypical range in Lexington-Fayette
Tree trimming$215–$603/job
Tree removal$344–$1,292/job
Stump grinding$129–$387/job
Storm damage removal$431–$1,722/job

Tree Service prices in Lexington-Fayette run about 14% 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 6 companies serving Lexington-Fayette, rated 4.6★ on average across 265 customer reviews.

Lexington-Fayette Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Lexington-Fayette's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 13
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
45.17"
Heating degree days
4,610
Cooling degree days
1,191
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan24.9°40.9°3.2"
Feb28.1°45.6°3.2"
Mar35.7°55.4°4.07"
Apr44.7°65.8°3.6"
May53.9°74.4°5.26"
Jun62.5°82.9°4.44"
Jul66.3°86.1°4.65"
Aug65°85.6°3.25"
Sep57.5°78.8°2.91"
Oct46.6°67.5°3.13"
Nov37.3°55.4°3.53"
Dec28°43.9°3.93"

NOAA station data 8.35 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

Permits & Regulations in KY

  • Kentucky does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade
  • Applying pesticide or fertilizer treatments to trees for hire requires a commercial applicator license from the state
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: No state arborist license

Sources: dhbc.ky.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Lexington-Fayette

How much does tree trimming cost in Lexington-Fayette?

Tree trimming in Lexington-Fayette typically runs $215-$603 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

In KY, Kentucky does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade. Check Lexington-Fayette ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Lexington-Fayette?

We track 6 tree professionals serving Lexington-Fayette.

How does Lexington-Fayette rainfall affect tree work?

Lexington-Fayette averages 45.17 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Lexington-Fayette trees keep growing?

With 1,191 cooling degree days and summer highs near 86F, Lexington-Fayette trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Lexington-Fayette more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Lexington-Fayette runs about -13.9% versus the national average.

Do Lexington-Fayette trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 25F and 4,610 heating degree days set how much Lexington-Fayette trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Lexington-Fayette?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Lexington-Fayette means after the first frost around October 26 and before spring growth starts.