Strafford Tree Service, Reliable Work, Real Cleanup
Tree service is seldom something our customers are thinking about on a monthly or even yearly basis. However, when you do reach out to us, we want you to feel like you are getting straightforward answers and a clear plan, right alongside a free, transparent estimate that you can trust. Our desire is to make the process comfortable and even enjoyable from start to finish.
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“They did a great job trimming our tree. Very professional and the cleanup was very thorough. Will definitely use again.”
- About 20 minutes from our Springfield shop
- Every estimate is priced in person — tree size, access, and equipment needed, never a flat per-tree rate
- Certificates of insurance will be provided
- Our ISA Certified Arborist signs off on every judgment call — take a limb whole or drop it in sections
Strafford sits so close to the yard where we keep the trucks that we have several service relationships with the Strafford community.
How We Trim
No spikes on trims
A branch that could hit something gets lowered instead of dropped
Quality-focused in every aspect
The cleanup
How We Remove
Tree removals have a different goal
Counting the costs for tree removal
- The size and location of the trees
- How many obstacles we are working around
- Tools and equipment needed to effectively finish the job
Equipment necessary for a job well done
Nothing left behind
Not Every Storm-Damaged Tree Has to Be Cut Down
Strafford sees its share of storms. After one damages your tree, that big limb in the yard can make the whole tree look like it is beyond repair. A tree can lose a few branches and still recover with the right care. What decides the outcome is exactly what got damaged and how well it gets trimmed up afterwards.
When we are assessing a storm-damaged tree, the first thing we check is the trunk. A split trunk means the tree has lost most of its strength, and even if it leafs out again, it shouldn’t stay near a house or sidewalk.
The second important consideration is the roots. Strong wind can tilt a tree and partly lift its roots. Once the wind has gone, it can settle back and look mostly normal at its base. Cracked soil, movement at the base, or roots sitting higher than they should are the signs that the roots are damaged and most likely the tree is compromised, especially if it is endangering property.
If the trunk and roots are solid and it's just broken branches, we can most often trim those in such a way that the tree will mostly heal itself. It isn't recommended to wait a long time, though, since the tree will start to heal right away, and it won't heal a shattered branch properly as it needs a nice, neat, clean cut.
“They were here with their equipment around mid morning started on job immediately they took down two big Bradford pear trees. They were located between our house and the neighbors one was close to power lines. Did an excellent job on clean up. I was very pleased.”
Down the Interstate, Not Out of the Way
Trufast is based in Springfield, about twenty minutes from Strafford along the I-44 corridor. Strafford is one of the 17 southwest Missouri communities we cover, and that corridor location means a predictable drive for us — close enough that an estimate here isn't a special trip, just part of the route.
Trufast stays owner-operated, with no handoff in between and no subcontractor standing in. And when a tree needs a trained arborist's read rather than just a trim, that's our ISA Certified Arborist making the call.
“Good group! They did a great job trimming my tree for a fantastic cost. I have a few more I’ll need done in the future and will definitely use them.”
“CJ and crew did a very thorough job meeting our tree removal and trimming needs. CJ communicated their plan and was very pleasant to talk to and knowledgeable about his work...”
“Great job, got our house trees trimmed and cleaned up, and several trees around some power lines. All done and cleaned up in a day. Courteous and knowledgeable staff. Would definitely recommend and hire again.”
“We have used them twice now and have nothing but great things to say! Absolutely professional, fast, and very affordable! We will continue to use them and recommend them to friends and family!”
“The guys did a wonderful job on our tree and the clean up was great too. Thank you for the great job.”
Shrubs shaped, windows open
Overgrown shrubs shaped back into two rounded forms, with the limbs above raised off the house.
Everything we do, one crew.
Tree Removal
Sectional removal for tight residential lots.
See tree removalTree Trimming
Health-driven pruning, not just a neater yard.
See tree trimmingStump Grinding
3–6 inches below grade, chips or topsoil on request.
See stump grindingEmergency Storm Response
Call anytime, priority scheduling once connected.
See emergency storm responseArborist Services
An ISA Certified Arborist for tree health and risk questions.
See arborist servicesWhich Main Street Did You Mean?
Strafford’s spot on the old Route 66 corridor, right where it runs alongside I-44 east of Springfield, gives it a different character than most of our service area. A few real things about the town worth knowing if you’re deciding who to call.
On the Route 66 / I-44 corridor
Strafford formed along Route 66, which was one of the most traveled and famous roads in the country. While I-44 is the east-west freeway, which is used now, the old Route 66 runs close to I-44 between Strafford and Springfield. Strafford is a quick 15-minute drive from our yard, where we keep all of our trucks and equipment, and as a result, has been a place where we have developed a lot of service relationships.
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Older in-town lots and open county acreage, side by side
Strafford isn't the only town that grew up along this highway corridor, and it fits the profile of towns that formed around and were settled by folks who found them on the historic Route 66 back when it was bustling. Like many towns like this, it has a real mix of tight, in-town lots with old shade trees that quickly fade into farm and forest on the outskirts with open tree lines, fencerows, and dense deciduous forest. While we are typically working closer to houses where the trees endanger structures, backyard fences, and the like, we still do have jobs where we are cleaning up a fence line, tearing out a fence that's been overgrown with trees and the like. We quote every job in person, tailored to what our customers are needing.
Two front doors
Downtown Strafford was built facing Pine Street, the old main road. Then in 1926 Route 66 came through on the other side of the businesses, and by 1930 it was paved. Rather than miss out on the new highway traffic, some shops turned around to face Route 66, and others simply added a second front door. That's how Strafford ended up with two main streets. You can read more of the town's story on the City of Strafford's history page. And if you've got kids, Wild Animal Safari just outside town has been a local favorite since 1951.
Why technique and timing both matter
How you trim a tree affects how well a tree grows over time. Improper trimming and broken branches left to rot can result in the untimely death of the tree. Most often we are brought in to trim trees that are at least fifteen years old. These can require climbing when we cannot access them with a bucket truck.
What goes into an estimate
In the estimate walkthrough, we will be listing how many trees there are that need some sort of service, whether trimming or removal, and how many obstacles we have to work around, like power lines or fencing. The size of the tree, how much we're doing to every tree, how much wood has to be removed, and how difficult it is to move the brush and wood out of the property all play a part in the ultimate estimate.
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