Family-owned tree care Affton residents have relied on for decades
Affton's Most Trusted Tree Trimming Experts
From routine pruning to storm cleanup, our licensed and insured crew keeps your Affton property safe, healthy, and looking its best year-round.
Tree Trimming You Can Trust in Affton
Affton's older, established neighborhoods are known for their mature shade trees, many of them decades old and towering over closely spaced lots and post-war homes. Trees of that age need regular attention to stay healthy and to avoid dropping heavy limbs on driveways, roofs, or fence lines shared with neighbors. RLB Tree Services has spent more than four decades learning how local soil, storms, and seasonal growth patterns affect trees in communities like Affton. Our crews trim for structure and safety, not just appearance, removing deadwood and crossing branches before they become a hazard. Whether you need a single oak shaped up or a full property assessed, we bring the same careful, experienced approach to every job, and every estimate is free.
Tree Trimming Built on Decades of Experience
Tree trimming is more than cutting back overgrown branches. Done correctly, it improves a tree's structure, reduces storm damage risk, and extends the tree's healthy life for years to come. RLB Tree Services has practiced this craft since 1981, and that experience shows in how our crews evaluate each tree before a single cut is made. We look at branch angles, weight distribution, disease signs, and proximity to structures or power lines before recommending a plan. Every technician on our team works under the direct oversight of the owner, so the standards that built this family business stay consistent on every job site. We carry full licensing and insurance, back our work with a satisfaction guarantee, and keep bilingual staff on hand to make sure every customer understands exactly what their property needs. That combination of skill, accountability, and communication is what separates a trim that looks good for a season from one that protects your trees for years.
Why Affton Homeowners Choose RLB
Longevity in this business is earned, and RLB Tree Services has been trimming and caring for trees since 1981, giving us 43 years of hands-on experience with the specific tree species and growing conditions found throughout the St. Louis area. As a family-owned company, we treat every Affton property the way we would treat our own, and the owner personally oversees every job to make sure it meets our standards. We are fully licensed and insured, so you are protected from the first cut to the final cleanup, and we back every project with a satisfaction guarantee. Because storms do not wait for business hours, we offer 24/7 emergency services for downed limbs and storm-damaged trees. Our bilingual staff also makes it easy for more of our Affton neighbors to get clear answers and honest recommendations about their trees.
Schedule Your Affton Tree Trimming Today
Reach out Today to Get Your Questions Answered
Overgrown branches and storm-damaged limbs will not wait, and neither should you. Reach out to Affton's trusted, family-owned tree care team for a professional assessment of your property. Request a FREE Quote now by calling RLB Tree Services at (636) 203-8817.
How often should trees be trimmed at an Affton home?
Most mature shade trees in Affton benefit from trimming every two to three years, though young trees and fruit trees may need more frequent attention. Factors like species, growth rate, and proximity to your house or power lines all affect the right schedule. Our crew can inspect your trees and recommend a timeline that keeps them healthy and safe without unnecessary cutting.
Will tree trimming damage my trees or reduce their lifespan?
Trimming done correctly does the opposite, it improves a tree's long-term health. Poor pruning, like over-cutting or leaving jagged wounds, can stress a tree or invite disease. Our crews use proper techniques and the right tools for each cut, targeting deadwood, crossing limbs, and weak branch unions so the tree heals cleanly and continues to thrive for years to come.
What should I do about a large limb hanging over my roof?
A limb hanging over your roof should be evaluated as soon as possible, especially before storm season, since wind and ice can cause it to break unexpectedly. Do not attempt to remove it yourself if it is near power lines or too large to handle safely. Call us for a free assessment, and if it becomes an emergency, our 24/7 crew can respond promptly.
