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Tree Service in Louisville, KY

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $243–$680.

Top Tree Service Companies in Louisville

  1. 1.New Leaf Tree Service

    5.0★ (429 reviews)

    5.0★ from 429 reviews

    +15024011473Website

  2. 2.Arbor image

    5.0★ (77 reviews)

    5.0★ from 77 reviews

    +15022980251Website

  3. 3.Ashley's Tree Service

    5.0★ (45 reviews)

    5.0★ from 45 reviews

    +15022668733Website

  4. 4.Samson Tree Service

    4.7★ (31 reviews)

    4.7★ from 31 reviews

    +15025941482Website

  5. 5.All n One

    5.0★ (22 reviews)

    5.0★ from 22 reviews

    +15024877944

  6. 6.DH Tree Care

    4.8★ (25 reviews)

    4.8★ from 25 reviews

    +15026647352

  7. 7.Thomas Tree Care

    4.4★ (29 reviews)

    4.4★ from 29 reviews

    +15024163141

  8. 8.Fossa Tree Service

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15024454140Website

Tree Service Cost in Louisville

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

ServiceTypical range in Louisville
Tree trimming$243–$680/job
Tree removal$388–$1,457/job
Stump grinding$146–$437/job
Storm damage removal$486–$1,942/job

Tree Service prices in Louisville run about 3% 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 8 companies serving Louisville, rated 4.9★ on average across 663 customer reviews.

Louisville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Louisville's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
44.91"
Heating degree days
4,097
Cooling degree days
1,614
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.8°43°3.24"
Feb29.9°47.8°3.18"
Mar37.8°57.9°4.17"
Apr47.3°68.8°4.01"
May57°77.1°5.27"
Jun66°85.3°3.79"
Jul69.9°88.7°4.23"
Aug68.5°88.3°3.33"
Sep60.5°81.5°3.05"
Oct48.9°70.1°3.22"
Nov39.5°57.9°3.59"
Dec30°45.8°3.83"

NOAA station data 3.31 miles from Louisville.

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 Louisville

How much does tree trimming cost in Louisville?

Tree trimming in Louisville typically runs $243-$680 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Louisville, KY?

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

How many tree services cover Louisville?

We track 8 tree professionals serving Louisville.

How does Louisville rainfall affect tree work?

Louisville averages 44.91 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Louisville trees keep growing?

With 1,614 cooling degree days and summer highs near 89F, Louisville trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in Louisville runs about -2.9% versus the national average.

Do Louisville trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 27F and 4,097 heating degree days set how much Louisville trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Louisville?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Louisville means after the first frost around November 3 and before spring growth starts.