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ABOUT Top Notch Tree Care

Fully Licensed & Insured Tree Service

Top Notch Tree Care is your go-to source for professional tree services in Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding areas. With over four decades of hands-on experience, our team—led by Rod and Billy Meek—provides reliable, safe, and affordable tree care solutions tailored to residential and commercial properties.

We are fully licensed and insured, bringing peace of mind to every project we take on. Whether you need tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, or complete property cleanup, we deliver exceptional results with the same level of care we’d give our own yard.

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OUR SERVICES

Wide variety of tree services

Tree Trimming
Our certified arborists remove weak or overgrown branches to let in more sunlight, improve airflow, and protect your home from falling limbs. Whether you need light canopy shaping or a full structural trim, Top Notch Tree Care ensures clean cuts, balanced growth, and minimal impact on your property.
Tree Pruning
We selectively remove dead, diseased, or rubbing limbs to help your trees grow stronger and more naturally shaped. Seasonal pruning improves fruit production, reduces storm damage risk, and extends tree life. Our team applies proper pruning techniques that align with ISA safety and care standards.
Storm Damage Cleanup
When high winds or heavy storms strike, our emergency storm cleanup crew responds quickly to clear debris, remove hazardous branches, and restore your property’s safety. We coordinate with utility and insurance partners when needed to make the process simple and stress-free for homeowners and property managers.
Tree Removal
If a tree is diseased, dead, leaning dangerously, or causing structural damage, safe removal is essential. Our team uses cranes, rigging systems, and low-impact equipment to take down trees efficiently and without harming nearby structures. We handle permits, haul-away, and full site cleanup in and around Des Moines.
Emergency Tree Service
Tree emergencies don’t wait for business hours. That’s why we offer emergency tree service throughout the Des Moines area. Whether a storm split a trunk, a branch is hanging over your roof, or a tree fell across your driveway, our rapid-response team arrives fully equipped to assess the danger and remove hazards safely - day or night.
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Our company is based on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the most significance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high rate of our business is from repeat tree service clients in Des Moines, IA. We take care of our customers, and we make sure the job is completed in time and done correctly.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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01. How do I know if a tree needs to be removed?
Look for signs like leaning trunks, cracks at the base, hollow sections, fungus, or large dead limbs.
If you’re unsure, our arborist can perform a tree risk assessment and explain whether pruning, cabling, or removal is safest for your home.
02. Can you remove trees near power lines or homes?
Yes. We use precision equipment and safety protocols for tight spaces and utility proximity.
03. What happens to the wood and debris after the job?
All branches, logs, and chips are hauled away or left neatly stacked depending on your preference.
We also offer wood-chipping and mulch-return options if you’d like to reuse the material on your own property.
04. Is your crew licensed, insured, and professionally trained?
Yes. Top Notch Tree Care is fully licensed and insured, including liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
Our team members receive ongoing safety and rigging training through ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) standards, so you’re protected on every job.
05. Will my yard or property be damaged during tree work?
No. We use low-impact equipment, rubber-tired loaders, and protective mats to avoid ruts or turf damage.
Every job is planned to prevent contact with fences, siding, driveways, or flower beds. We also perform a full walk-through cleanup before leaving so your yard looks better than when we arrived.
06. How often should trees be trimmed or inspected?
Most mature trees benefit from trimming every 2–3 years.
Younger or fast-growing trees may need annual shaping. We recommend a yearly inspection for older or storm-exposed trees to catch decay early.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our happy clients say about us

Serving commercial and residential clients since 1982 across Des Moines and a 75-mile radius. Homeowners and property managers trust us year after year because of our honest work, dependable crews, and clean, professional results.

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Can't recommend Top Notch highly enough. I had an urgent tree removal need on a holiday weekend and they took care of it quickly and affordably. Friendly and quality service.
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The Gold Standard in Tree Removal Service! I rarely leave reviews, but the service I received from Top Notch Tree Care deserves every single star. They provided the most amazing service I could have asked for. Their team's expert knowledge—not just in removal, but in overall tree health and care—was immediately apparent and incredibly reassuring. The level of follow up and follow through was wonderful, ensuring every detail was covered. What truly set them apart was the care they showed my property. They treated my yard with respect, and the onsite crew managed the entire project seamlessly from start to finish. If you want professional, knowledgeable, and caring service, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend their services!
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They are an awesome company to work with and incredible rates! Huge tree with wires n power was no issue!
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David Wyner
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Couldn’t be more pleased with the service and quality of work they provided. No mess left and did a great job removing my tree and stump.
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Angela Reed
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Excellent everything! Fast, hard workers and great communication.
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Tiffany Turck
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I had a tree fall on my house and called at about 9am to see if they could come out and take a look and help. Originally they said it wouldn't be until the afternoon. Rod called me back about 5 minutes later and said he rearranged his schedule and put me as a priority. (Not sure if it was due to the devastation in my voice) but they came out and did an amazing job. Were very kind and patient with me and his team were just as amazing. They even cleaned up and left thing better then expected, I had absolutely no extra clean up. Thank you guys so much!
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Kristen Geiger
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Had them trim 4 trees in our yard. Great to work with and did excellent work! Quick to give an estimate that was very fair. Under promised and over delivered on timing of completion and cleaned up when they were done. Nice and friendly family owned company that I will definitely use again when needed and recommend to others.
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Meet our amazing tree service experts

A company is only as good as its people. Lucky for us, we have an outstanding group of individuals here at Top Notch Tree Care! Professional, courteous, competent, hard-working, interesting, and unique – these are just several of the adjectives that describe who we are.