Our services
Tree Pruning
At Wichita Tree Service you can expect a different kind of tree pruning experience. Wichita Tree Service employees only prune trees to ISA and ANSI A300 standards. We will never violate the arborist code of ethics, We educate customers on proper pruning techniques in order to prevent damage to trees.
Why don’t we top trees? A proper crown reduction can reduce the height And weight of a tree without causing as much irreversible damage to trees. Cutting back to a lateral limb allows the pruning cut to heal better and the tree to have a dominant limb to continue growth.
Why don’t we wear spikes when we climb trees we are pruning? Because it’s really bad for trees. We only hire advanced climbing arborists that don’t need spikes to climb.
Tree Removal and Land Clearing.
Wichita Tree Service has the experience, equipment, and tools necessary to tackle any tree removal or land clearing job with ease. We offer tree removal services for both commercial and residential clients. We often beat large excavation companies on land clearing by thousands of dollars because of our specialized equipment, efficiency, low overhead and ability to recycle waste. These 4 factors Help us keep our cost to the customer lower than excavation companies and large national tree services. Large land clearing jobs are no problem for the crews at Wichita Tree Service.
Stump Grinding
Have a stump thats 2 big for another tree service to remove? Have a stump that other companies can’t get to? Wichita Tree Service has the answer. We have 3 dedicated stump grinders that all have unique abilities. We have a smaller Vermeer Sc362 that can fit in a lot of hard to reach places. Our Rayco RG80 is a higher horsepower machine(80 hp) that is easy on lawns and will still fit through a 36in gate to tackle the bigger stumps in the backyard. Then we have a beast of a machine, the Bandit 2900T which is a 120hp diesel tracked machine that is the biggest unit bandt makes
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What else we provide?
Grapple Truck Service
Wichita Tree Service offers 80-yard grapple truck rentals for efficient cleanup of tree debris and other materials. Whether you’re a city government cleaning up after a storm, a tree service managing a large-scale project, or a homeowner tackling a major tree removal, our trucks are ready to help.
For even larger jobs, our grapple trucks can tow an 80-100 yard trailer, creating a combined hauling capacity of up to 180 yards—perfect for big cleanups that need to get done fast.
We also operate our own green waste recycling center in Wichita, where we responsibly dispose of debris and transform it into firewood, lumber, and wood chips. This keeps waste out of landfills and supports sustainable land management.
Plant Health Care
Our Certified Arborists and Board Certified Master arborist can help identify, treat and prevent tree healthcare issues.
Disaster Relief
Wichita Tree Service offers debris clean up for municipalities, and power companies with vegetation management services.
Demolition
We offer demolition services to commercial and residential customers to remove old buildings or junk with our large capacity 80 yard grapple trucks.

About Us
You found us by searching for “tree service in Wichita, KS,” and you’ve come to the right place. Before you give Griselda or Claudia a call to schedule a free estimate, take a moment to learn a little about me and my company.

My name is Robert Phillips, the proud owner of Wichita Tree Service. I established this business back in 2012 when I was a financially struggling college student right here in Wichita. Offering tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning, and trimming services to the local area, I created this website, which quickly gained traction. Before I knew it, Wichita Tree Service was born almost overnight. I enlisted the help of some friends, acquired a small stump grinder from the Home Depot rental department, and got to work cutting trees.
At that time, my only equipment consisted of a beat-up F-150 truck I purchased from a salvage auction and a boat trailer I found at a garage sale. After fixing up the truck and adding some boards to the boat trailer, my journey began. Facing considerable competition in town, I knew I needed to differentiate myself. From then on, I made a firm decision to do things differently—to do things the right way. No cutting corners, no spiking trees, topping, or lions tailing trees. I adhered to all A.N.S.I. and I.S.A. standards, obtained the necessary insurance, and ensured we wore proper personal protective equipment. The plan was simple: to maintain a higher level of professionalism than our competitors and hope that people would take notice.
I modeled my business after larger tree services that prioritized ethical practices, believing it to be the key to their success. I dedicated myself to educating both my customers and myself about the detrimental effects of topping, spiking, and lion tailing trees. I focused on becoming a certified arborist, immersing myself in books, audiobooks, and extensive research to expand my knowledge. Eventually, I took the arborist exam and passed it on my first attempt.
Today, I can proudly say that my plan worked. Through countless weeks of working over 100 hours, through the literal blood, sweat, and tears shed by me and my team, we achieved continuous growth of 100% year after year. I hired more employees and invested in new equipment. Now, we stand as the largest tree service provider in Wichita, leading in terms of the number of employees, equipment inventory, and annual revenue. I am now Wichitas only Board Certified Master Arborist. Our goal is to have more arborists and master arborists than any company in kansas in the coming years.
Throughout this journey, I have gained invaluable knowledge and experiences. Initially, I believed that simply doing things the right way was the key to success, but I soon realized that it requires unwavering dedication and hard work. Most importantly, it necessitates the support of people who believe in you and what you do. Our company wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible individuals who have helped us along the way—our loyal early customers who kept returning, investing their hard-earned money because they believed in us, as well as the employees and friends who have supported us throughout. I am forever grateful to all of them.
-Robert Phillips
(ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Kansas Certified Arborist, TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, Tree Risk assessment Qualified)
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What our clients say
(Customer rated 10/10)
“First, we called another company recommended by a top nursery in town. They took our call, said they would be out and did not show up. We called again, they said they would be out again, and we never saw them. We called Wichita Tree Service, they said they would be out and they showed up.
Second, the guys who came to do the work did a good job. They asked for our input, which I really appreciate. I may not know much about tree pruning, but they can take their expertise and my desires and come up with a workable solution. I appreciate that.”
(Customer Rated 10/10)
“A recent storm caused a lot of damage to our 45 year old Black Walnut Tree. There were so many limbs down that we were afraid that we might lose the whole tree. We called several places for estimates and advice, but Wichita Tree Service responded to our request right away. When the owner came out to our house, he was professional and knowledgeable; he obviously really cared about the trees. He answered all of our questions, offered some thoughtful suggestions, gave us some choices, and then came up with a very reasonable bid. We were so impressed that we knew that we wanted this company working with us. The team came out very quickly and they were all very courteous, skilled, and experienced. We enjoyed watching the team and their equipment. They were so efficient. The yard was very clean and neat when the team finished. Best of all, our tree looked amazingly nice and was on its way to a healthy recovery. All of the trees on our property were planted as saplings over 40 years ago. We will trust Wichita Tree Service to care for their needs in the future. I strongly recommend this company to any homeowner who in need of care for their trees and landscaping.
Sincerely,
Caroll Steacy”
(Customer rated 10/10)
“Extremely professional.
Great job I will definitely use them again and refer them to friends.”
(customer rated 10/10)
“Because there was no 11, and you did a really good job!”
(Customer rated 10/10)
WORK WAS DONE TIMELY WITH NO DAMAGE TO ANYTHING AROUND TREES. THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE.