Joshua Tree Stump Grinding & Tree Services
Serving Lincoln, Crete, Hickman, Roca and Waverly, the company works Monday to Saturday on tree removal, pruning and stump grinding.
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Storm and tree damage in Lincoln
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
10 pros in Lincoln
Storm damage in Lincoln is shaped by wind and by who owns the tree. The windstorm LES nicknamed "The Howler" brought 83 mph winds and left more than 33,000 LES customers without power, so downed limbs and trees on lines are a real local pattern. The city also looks after nearly 130,000 public trees, most of them in the street right-of-way. That matters before you hire. If the tree sits between the curb and sidewalk, it is likely a public tree, and removing a public ash requires written permission from Community Forestry first. Ask any crew whether the tree is on your lot or in the right-of-way, and who will handle the permission. Ask for a written quote that names the work, the clean-up and haul-away, and proof of insurance. If limbs are touching power lines, do not go near them; wait for the utility to make the area safe before anyone starts cutting.
Sources: City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation (source, opens in a new tab), KOLN/1011 Now (source, opens in a new tab)
Total Tree Care
Whole tree health inspections come with a written report of hazards, and the firm removes trees in tight or hard-to-reach spots.
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Blue Ox Tree Service
Emergency tree work runs alongside pruning, trimming and stump grinding, and free estimates are available.
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Good Life Tree Service
Open around the clock, every day, the company responds to storm cleanup and emergency calls, and has offered tree service since 2015.
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Klug’s Tree Service
Hickman and Waverly are served alongside Lincoln, with crane services for difficult removals and emergency service offered.
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One Life Tree Service
Since 2013, the company has run one of the larger truck and equipment fleets in Lincoln for tree removal, pruning and stump grinding.
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Acme Tree Services
Storm-damaged trees are handled alongside trimming, removals and stump grinding for homes and businesses in Lincoln.
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Lee’s Lawn Maintenance
Family-operated since 1970, the firm also offers tree removal alongside lawn mowing and snow removal in Raymond and Lincoln.
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The Tree Guys
Debris from trimming is chipped on site and recycled, and the company also takes on emergency tree removal.
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Dudley’s Dew-Right Tree & Mulch
Family-owned since 2009, the firm uses a 124-foot crane truck to remove large or hazardous trees.
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What to know in Lincoln
During a Lincoln snow emergency, parking may be banned on both sides of emergency snow routes, arterial streets, and school and bus routes. In snow removal districts parking is banned on both sides of the street, including metered stalls.
City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (source, opens in a new tab)
During an extreme cold snap when Lincoln dropped to minus 31, LES was asked to shed 20 megawatts and then 40 megawatts, about 7.5% of the power it generates. Roughly 44,000 LES customers went without power at some point during rolling blackouts from about 6:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on one Tuesday.
Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Lincoln
Can I have a tree removed from the strip between my curb and the sidewalk?
Not on your own say-so. Most of Lincoln's public trees are in the street right-of-way, and removing a public ash next to your lot needs written permission from Community Forestry first. The homeowner pays any expense. Ask your tree company to confirm ownership before work is scheduled. City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation (source, opens in a new tab)
Who do I call about a fallen tree blocking the street after a storm?
After the August 9, 2025 storm, Lincoln asked residents to report trees blocking streets or sidewalks to the Lincoln Police non-emergency number, 402-441-6000, rather than 911. Damage to public trees between the curb and sidewalk goes to Community Forestry at 402-441-7847, ext. 0. City of Lincoln (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a written quote for storm clean-up include?
It should name the address, list each tree or limb to be cut, and say whether stump grinding, debris haul-away and roof tarping are included. Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, a start date, and how any extra work found on the day will be approved and priced.
How can I compare quotes from different tree services?
Get at least two or three quotes for the same scope of work, written the same way. Compare what is included, such as clean-up, hauling and stump work, along with insurance coverage and timing. A quote that is vague about scope is hard to compare, so ask the company to spell it out.