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Tree Service in Madison, WI

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $252–$704.

Top Tree Service Companies in Madison

  1. 1.Heartwood Tree Company, LLC

    4.9★ (347 reviews)

    4.9★ from 347 reviews

    +16082848362Website

  2. 2.ECO Tree Company

    4.9★ (156 reviews)

    4.9★ from 156 reviews

    +16088860626Website

  3. 3.SavATree

    4.5★ (169 reviews)

    4.5★ from 169 reviews

    +16088388522Website

  4. 4.LundinTree

    4.9★ (83 reviews)

    4.9★ from 83 reviews

    +16083165557Website

  5. 5.Tree House Arbor Science

    5.0★ (74 reviews)

    5.0★ from 74 reviews

    +16082345935Website

  6. 6.Tree Wise Men

    4.8★ (83 reviews)

    4.8★ from 83 reviews

    +16087164167Website

  7. 7.SavATree

    4.8★ (53 reviews)

    4.8★ from 53 reviews

    +16088388522Website

  8. 8.Community Tree Care

    4.7★ (42 reviews)

    4.7★ from 42 reviews

    +16083588511Website

  9. 9.Bugg Tree Care

    4.8★ (33 reviews)

    4.8★ from 33 reviews

    +16082376340Website

  10. 10.Mac Tree Care Pros

    +16082002357

Tree Service Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Tree trimming$252–$704/job
Tree removal$402–$1,509/job
Stump grinding$151–$453/job
Storm damage removal$503–$2,012/job

Tree Service prices in Madison run about 1% above 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 Madison, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,040 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Madison's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

  • Wisconsin 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: dsps.wi.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Madison

How much does tree trimming cost in Madison?

Tree trimming in Madison typically runs $252-$704 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Madison, WI?

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

How many tree services cover Madison?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Madison.

How does Madison rainfall affect tree work?

Madison averages 36.13 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Madison trees keep growing?

With 681 cooling degree days and summer highs near 82F, Madison trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

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

Tree work in Madison runs about +0.6% versus the national average.

Do Madison trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 11F and 7,178 heating degree days set how much Madison trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Madison?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Madison means after the first frost around October 13 and before spring growth starts.