Jonesboro · Craighead County · Northeast Arkansas
Tree Service in Jonesboro, AR
Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and storm cleanup for Jonesboro homes and businesses. Send a short request with a photo or two and get a quote from a local tree crew for your yard.
- Local Jonesboro-area tree pros
- Real local price ranges
- Removal, trimming, stumps, storms
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Requests go to independent local tree service providers. Tree Service Jonesboro is a free referral service.
A tree service in Jonesboro takes down dead, leaning or storm-damaged trees, trims limbs away from roofs, driveways and sidewalks, grinds stumps and cleans up after storms. To get a crew out fast, send a short request with your address, what the tree is near and a photo or two, so a local pro can see the job before they contact you. If a tree is on a power line or someone is hurt, call 911 first.
Tree services
What do you need done?
Pick the job that matches your yard. Each page explains what the work involves, what it usually costs in Jonesboro and what to ask before you hire anyone.
Tree removal
Dead, leaning, cracked or too close to the house. Includes big trees in tight backyards and near power lines.
Tree removal in Jonesboro
Tree trimming & pruning
Limbs over the roof, storm-prep thinning, dead wood and clearance for driveways and sidewalks.
Tree trimming in Jonesboro
Stump grinding
Grind the stump below ground so you can mow, plant grass or replant nearby.
Stump grinding in Jonesboro
Emergency & storm damage
A tree on the house, a hanging limb or a driveway blocked after a Jonesboro storm.
Emergency tree service
Tree removal cost guide
Jonesboro price ranges by job, what changes the price and honest ways to pay less.
Jonesboro tree removal prices
Land & brush clearing
Overgrown lots, fence lines and brush cleared for building, pasture or storm cleanup.
Land clearing in Jonesboro
Storm damage cleanup
Fallen trees, hanging limbs and ice storm debris cleared, with photos for your insurer.
Storm damage cleanup in Jonesboro
Dead & hazardous trees
Dead, cracked and leaning trees taken down before the next storm does it for you.
Dead tree removal in Jonesboro
Commercial tree service
HOAs, rental properties, churches and businesses: clearance, hazard trees and storm cleanup.
Commercial tree serviceWhy Jonesboro homeowners start here
Built around what tree customers actually ask for
We studied local reviews, search questions and the complaints people post about tree work in Northeast Arkansas, then built every page and every request around them.
- Prices before you askJonesboro price ranges for removal, trimming and stumps, each linked to its source. Most local tree company sites don’t publish prices at all.
- Faster quotes with photosAttach photos of the tree to your request so the pro sees the job before they call you back.
- Hard jobs flagged up frontBig tree a few feet from the house or over the roof? Say so on the form, so the crew comes ready to rig it down in sections.
- Cleanup spelled outChoose full cleanup, chips left or keep the firewood, and know exactly what the city will and won’t pick up.
- Your lawn and house protectedAsk for mats under equipment and rigging near structures; it goes straight into your request.
- No cost, no obligationSending a request is free. Compare the quote you get with the ranges on this site before you decide.
Before you hire
What Jonesboro homeowners worry about, and what to ask
Most bad tree jobs come down to the same few problems. Here is how to avoid each one, whoever you hire.
“Will the tree land on my house or fence?”
A big tree next to a house usually isn’t dropped in one piece. Good crews climb or use a bucket truck, cut it in sections and lower heavy pieces on ropes (called rigging). For very large trees in tight yards, some companies use a crane. Ask how they plan to bring your tree down and what they will do to protect the roof, fence, driveway and lawn.
“Is cleanup included?”
Not always. “Full cleanup” normally means limbs chipped or hauled, logs removed and the yard raked. “Cut and leave” costs less but leaves the wood with you. The City of Jonesboro picks up limbs at the curb for free, but only pieces up to 10 feet long and 8 inches across, and never stumps or trunks. That’s why most quotes include hauling. (City of Jonesboro Sanitation FAQ)
“Will they actually show up?”
Slow callbacks are a common complaint about tree work. A request with photos is often the fastest way to get an answer. When you talk to a crew, agree on a date for the estimate and ask how they’ll confirm the work day.
5-point hiring checklist
- Certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers’ compensation, sent straight from their insurance agent.
- Written quote listing each tree, the price and the work date.
- Cleanup terms in writing: full cleanup, chips left, or cut and leave.
- Stump grinding: included or a separate price?
- No large cash deposit up front. Pay when the work is done and checked.
From local reviews
What Jonesboro homeowners praise most in a tree crew
We read the public reviews Jonesboro-area homeowners leave for local tree companies. The same six things come up again and again, often because the customer had trouble finding them elsewhere. Ask about each one when the pro contacts you.
- Takes on the big tree near the houseSome reviewers said other companies turned down their large tree growing a few feet from the house or fence.Ask: “Can you take it down in sections next to the house?”
- A fast estimateSame-day estimates and crews arriving within an hour or two of the call get praised more than almost anything.Ask: “When can you come look at it?” and send photos.
- Shows up on the agreed dayCustomers notice when the start date given at the estimate is the day the crew actually arrives.Ask: “What day will you start, and how will you confirm?”
- Leaves the yard cleanReviews single out crews that picked up small twigs, blew off sidewalks and cleaned up each day on multi-day jobs.Ask: “What exactly does your cleanup include?”
- Protects the lawnLaying boards or mats so equipment doesn’t leave ruts is mentioned by name.Ask: “Will you put mats down for the equipment?”
- Clear quote, fair priceStraightforward communication and a price that holds up against other bids.Ask: “Can I get that in writing, item by item?”
Want a faster quote? Send your request with a few photos of the tree, including what’s around it.
Prices
Tree service in Jonesboro: what it costs
Typical Jonesboro-area ranges from published cost data. They are estimates, not quotes; your price depends on the tree, what’s around it and access.
- Tree removal: most jobs about $186 to $740; trees over 60 feet around $1,000 or more. See tree removal cost in Jonesboro.
- Tree trimming: about $361 to $537 for one medium tree. See tree trimming cost.
- Stump grinding: about $78 to $135 for one medium stump. See stump grinding cost.
How it works
From first request to a clean yard
- Send a requestTell the crew what the tree is, roughly how tall, and what it’s near. Photos help.
- On-site look and written quoteA local pro checks the tree, the access and any power lines, then gives you a price for each item.
- Work, cleanup and walkthroughThe tree comes down safely, the agreed cleanup is done and you check the yard before you pay.
Storm season
Jonesboro storms bring trees down. Plan before spring.
On March 28, 2020, an EF3 tornado cut a 12.5-mile path from south Jonesboro, past the Mall at Turtle Creek and the airport, to northeast of Brookland. Four years later, on May 22, 2024, a lunchtime storm with gusts near 70 mph and golf-ball-sized hail pushed trees into houses across town.
- EF3Jonesboro tornado, Mar 28, 2020
- 140 mphpeak estimated winds
- 12.55 mitornado path length
- 70 mphgust measured May 22, 2024
Dead limbs and trees with cracked trunks or lifting roots are the ones most likely to fail in the next storm. Having them trimmed or removed in winter is cheaper and calmer than an emergency call after the damage is done.
Sources: National Weather Service Memphis tornado survey; KAIT8, May 22, 2024.
Service area
Jonesboro and nearby towns
Requests are covered across Jonesboro, including Nettleton and the neighborhoods off Caraway Road, Red Wolf Boulevard, Highland Drive and Stadium Boulevard, plus the surrounding towns in Craighead and Greene counties.
Brookland, Bay and Bono are under 10 miles from Jonesboro; Lake City and Trumann are about 13 to 16 miles; Paragould and Harrisburg are about 18 to 20 miles. Each town page covers local storm history and what to know before you hire. See all service areas.
Common yard trees here include post oak, southern red oak, eastern redcedar, sweetgum, maple and loblolly pine. Mature oaks on older lots often grow close to houses and out over roofs, which is what makes removal a job for a trained crew.
FAQ
Tree service questions from Jonesboro homeowners
What is the average cost of tree removal in Jonesboro?
About $474, within a typical range of $186 to $740 for most removals (Today’s Homeowner). Large trees, trees over roofs and emergencies cost more. See the Jonesboro cost guide and estimator.
How much does it cost to cut down a tree in Arkansas?
Prices vary by region. In the Jonesboro area, most removals run about $186 to $740, medium trees about $443 to $605, and trees over 60 feet around $1,000 or more.
How do I find the best tree service in Jonesboro?
Ask for a certificate of insurance sent by the company’s agent, get a written itemized quote, read recent reviews yourself and, for big or valuable trees, ask for an ISA Certified Arborist. Our guide to choosing a tree service has the full checklist.
How fast can I get a tree service out in Jonesboro?
It depends on the crew’s schedule and the season. After a big storm every tree company in town is busy, and trees on houses or blocking driveways usually come first. To speed things up, send a short request with your address, what the tree is near and a few photos, and say if it’s an emergency. For prices, see the Jonesboro tree removal cost guide.
How do I know a tree company is insured?
Ask for a certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers’ compensation, and have their insurance agent send it to you directly so you know it’s current. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, or a tree damages your home or a neighbor’s, you could end up paying. A written quote and clear cleanup terms are the other two must-haves.
Is cleanup included in tree removal?
It depends on the quote. Full cleanup usually means limbs chipped or hauled away, logs removed and the area raked. Cut and leave is cheaper but leaves the wood with you. The City of Jonesboro picks up limbs up to 10 feet long and 8 inches across at the curb, but not stumps or trunks, so get hauling in writing.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Jonesboro?
It depends on where the tree is. Before removing a tree in the public right-of-way near the street, on commercial property, or in a neighborhood with HOA rules, check with the City of Jonesboro and your HOA. A provider who works in Jonesboro regularly should know what applies. See our FAQ for more.
What should I do if a tree falls on my house?
Get everyone out of the damaged area, stay well away from any downed power lines and call 911 if anyone is hurt or a line is down. Take photos for your insurance company, then call a tree service to remove the tree and tarp the roof. Our emergency tree service page has a step-by-step list.
Get your Jonesboro tree job quoted
Send a request to reach a local tree service pro for removal, trimming, stump grinding or storm cleanup. Ask for a written quote before any work starts.