Tree Removal
01Safe, precise removals using top-of-the-line bucket trucks — from leaning hazards to massive heritage oaks. Cleanup included.
- Bucket-truck removals
- 24-hour emergency service
- Full debris haul-away
Serving St. Louis & surrounding counties · Licensed & Insured
St. Louis trees,in careful hands.
Family-run tree service and landscape design — from a single overhanging branch to a full backyard reimagined. Honest quotes, clean job sites, work that lasts.
Fully insured crews
Same-week scheduling
4.9 on Google
"They took down a 70-foot oak between two houses without a scratch. Worth every penny."
— Marcy R., Webster Groves
Since 1990
Serving St. Louis
2,400+
Trees handled
4.9★
Avg. Google rating
24/7
Storm response
What we do
Six services. One crew that actually shows up.
We keep our service list tight on purpose — every job is done by people who do this work every single day.
Tree Care
02Expert pruning and trimming from technicians with 25+ years on St. Louis trees.
- Tree pruning & trimming
- Hedge trimming
- Health assessments
Stump Grinding
03We grind stumps below grade with premium equipment so you can replant or reclaim your yard.
- Below-grade grinding
- Surface root removal
- Backfill ready
Landscaping
04Mulching, new plantings, plant removal, and landscape lighting that elevate the whole property.
- Mulching & new plantings
- Landscape lighting
- Plant removal
Landscaping Design
05Quality landscape designs we install and maintain — built for how you live in your yard.
- Custom design plans
- Paver patios
- Full installation & upkeep
Retaining Walls
06Engineered walls in natural stone or block that hold up for generations of Missouri weather.
- Natural stone & block
- Proper drainage
- Tiered designs
Our why
25+ years up in St. Louis trees.
Southfork Tree & Landscaping has been the locally owned, locally trusted tree service for St. Louis and St. Louis County since 1990. Doug Alsip, the owner, has over 25 years of experience in pruning, removal, and stump grinding — and he's on site for every single job.
We're a real local crew with top-of-the-line bucket trucks, stump grinders, and chainsaws. Free estimates, 24-hour emergency service, and the kind of quality assurance that comes from double-checking every job before we leave.
Locally owned
Fully insured
Free estimates
Same-week service
Clean job sites
Storm response
How it works
Straightforward, start to finish.
- 01
Call or request a quote
Tell us what you're dealing with. Photos help. We respond same day, usually within the hour.
- 02
On-site walk-through
We come look in person, talk through options, and write down a firm price — no surprise add-ons.
- 03
The work gets done
Our crew shows up on schedule with the right gear, does the job cleanly, and hauls it all away.
- 04
Walk it together
We do a final walk-through with you before we leave. If something isn't right, we fix it then and there.
Reviews
St. Louis neighbors, in their own words.
5.0 average · 87+ reviews
"They took down a massive silver maple over our garage with not so much as a scratched shingle. Cleaner when they left than when they arrived."
"Designed and built a beautiful tiered stone wall and replanted the whole hillside. Two years later it still looks incredible."
"Honest pricing, showed up exactly when they said they would, and clearly know trees inside and out. Already booked them again."
Service area
Proudly serving the St. Louis metro.
St. Louis CityWebster GrovesKirkwoodClaytonUniversity CityChesterfieldBallwinMaplewoodBrentwoodDes PeresSunset HillsSouth County
Free estimate
Tell us about your trees.
Quick form, real human reply — usually within the hour during business days. Prefer to talk? Call 314-221-4927.
- No-pressure quote
- Itemized written estimate
- Insurance certificate on request