(515) 232-8153 amesarborist.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, Quick Response
Tree Services: Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Stump Removal
Specialty Expertise: Fruit Tree Specialist
Credentials and Trust: Insured
Customer Experience: Affordable
Central Iowa’s premier arborists specializing in quality tree care. Certified, Safe, and trained crew with Insurance!
4.7 from 42 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding stands out as a core capability, with customers noting ground-out stumps in yards after tree removal. They removed a diseased ash and ground the stump in a backyard, delivering prompt, professional results and a thorough cleanup. The crew is praised for speed and professionalism, often arriving promptly to secure property after storms and handling large, challenging removals safely. With insured, trained arborists at the helm, they integrate stump grinding into full tree care across Central Iowa, offering reliable service at competitive rates.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
In Kelley, Iowa and the Central Iowa region, storm cleanup is delivered with rapid response, often arriving the next day after a derecho to secure homes and protect neighboring properties. During storms, the team is flexible and persistent, assessing damage on the spot, removing hazardous limbs quickly, and dismantling large trees safely piece by piece—even if it means staying late to finish. They handle debris and branch removals from decks or rooftops with careful technique, and customers report no damage to houses and excellent cleanup afterward. Customers consistently describe the crew as professional, knowledgeable, and safety-conscious, with skilled leadership guiding repairs or replacements as needed.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Across the Ames area, Ames Story Tree & Lawn consistently demonstrates rapid on-site response, often arriving the next day or even the same day when urgent storm-related issues arise. In pinch situations they work late into the evening to secure property, clear hazards, and prevent further damage. During derecho-related incidents they prioritized immediate assessment and swift action to stabilize large limbs threatening homes and streets. Clients praise clear communication, careful and professional workmanship, and prompt cleanup after the work. This quick-response pattern reflects Central Iowa’s premier arborists, delivering rapid mobilization, expert guidance, and safe, efficient tree care.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is their specialty, and they routinely dismantle huge maples and pines piece by piece, even when limbs overhang homes or streets. Storm and derecho scenarios show their quick response, securing houses and property the next day and clearing hazards before more damage could occur. They handle the full scope of large-tree care, from pruning aging giants to removing diseased specimens and grinding out stumps, including root removal and comprehensive site cleanup. Customers consistently note safety, professionalism, courteous crews, and thorough cleanup, often leaving the yard cleaner than before and protecting nearby structures during complex removals. Serving Central Iowa, including Kelley and the Ames area, they bring certified arborists, insured crews, and fair pricing to deliver dependable large-tree care.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
They excel at removing dead trees and hazardous limbs, often responding quickly after storms to secure homes and keep roads safe. They routinely ground out stumps and remove trunks of dead or diseased trees, leaving yards clean and ready for the next steps. They handle high‑risk removals safely, dismantling massive trees piece by piece with no damage to houses. Led by arborists, the crew offers informed guidance, fair pricing, insured and professional service, and reliable communication.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
Stump removal is a core capability, with crews routinely grinding out stumps in residential yards and leaving the area clean and ready for replanting or landscaping. Backyards are a common setting for stump grinding, and customers note prompt, professional, and respectful crews who confirm the scope and perform thorough cleanup, even replacing fencing when needed. In storm-related or urgent situations, they respond quickly to secure property and then proceed with stump grinding as part of the fix. Clients consistently describe the team as skilled, safety-focused, and easy to work with, with clear communication throughout the stump removal process.
Experienced with the pruning, shaping, and care of fruit-bearing trees. The right cuts at the right time keep trees productive and healthy season after season.
Fruit-bearing trees, including crab apples, are a demonstrated focus, with customers noting precise pruning and careful shaping of fruit trees. They arrive with the right equipment and a professional crew, and the work is completed promptly with the yard left cleaner than before. They handle aging and large fruit trees with care, removing hazardous limbs when needed and ensuring thorough cleanup. Led by an arborist, the team is described as knowledgeable and fair, giving homeowners confidence in pruning decisions and ongoing care for their fruit trees.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Insurance coverage backs their work, ensuring safety and liability protection for tree care in Kelley, Iowa. Patterns in customer feedback show a rapid, professional response to storm damage, with crews securing houses and property to prevent further risk. Clients report precise work performed by knowledgeable crews, along with thorough cleanup and no damage to houses or neighboring structures. They also communicate clearly about plans and pricing, reinforcing confidence in handling urgent, high-risk projects.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
They provide a full suite of tree services—from removal of large trees and stump grinding to pruning and storm cleanup—priced competitively, with customers repeatedly noting very reasonable prices or the lowest cost. In urgent storm situations, they deliver rapid response and safe, professional work, securing property quickly and handling risky limbs with careful dismantling. The crews are courteous, knowledgeable, and leave the site clean, with Jim and the team described as master arborists who explain options clearly and provide trusted guidance. Serving Kelley and the wider central Iowa area—including Ames—these services are backed by insurance and a track record of thorough cleanup, with ongoing care like purple ash treatments to help protect against emerald ash borer.