Tree Service Kenosha, WI

Rausch Tree & Outdoor Services provides expert tree care and tree services in Kenosha, WI, including tree removal, trimming and pruning, tree preservation, and mulching. Whether it’s a storm-damaged limb over the driveway or an aging ash that needs to come down, our crews have the equipment and local know-how to handle it safely.

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Call (262) 800-4471. Free estimate. No obligation.

Our Tree Services in Kenosha WI

Tree Removal in Kenosha

When a tree is dead, dying, storm-damaged, or leaning toward your house, our tree removal service takes it down safely. We use cranes and spider lifts to reach difficult spots without tearing up your lawn or risking nearby structures.

Emergency Tree Service in Kenosha

Wisconsin storms bring high winds, ice, and heavy snow loads that can cause sudden tree failures. Our emergency tree service team removes fallen trees, clears blocked access areas, and stabilizes hazardous trees to restore safety quickly.

Tree Trimming and Cutting in Kenosha

Regular tree trimming and cutting keeps your trees healthy, lets in more sunlight, and takes weight off limbs that hang over the roof, driveway, or power lines.

Structural Pruning in Kenosha

We remove weak and poorly attached branches through structural pruning so young and mature trees build a strong, balanced framework that holds up to wind, snow, and seasonal stress.

Stump Removal and Grinding in Kenosha

Stumps left behind after removals can attract insects, create safety hazards, and interfere with landscaping. We remove stumps below grade level to restore usable space.

Land Clearing in Kenosha

Building, expanding, or opening up your property? We clear trees, brush, stumps, and debris to prepare your land for new construction, driveways, access roads, farming, or simply making better use of your space.

Shrub Trimming and Removal in Kenosha

Overgrown shrubs crowd your yard and block walkways. We shape, thin, and remove them with professional shrub trimming and removal to keep your landscape clean and open.

Plant Health Care in Kenosha

Healthy trees and shrubs start with healthy soil and proactive care. Our plant health care service includes inspections for insects and diseases, soil and root zone evaluations, fertilization, and treatment plans designed to improve tree vigor and help your landscape thrive through every season.

Debris Removal and Cleanup in Kenosha

Every job ends with full debris removal. We haul off the logs, branches, and mess so your property is left clean and ready to use.

Transparent Pricing

No job at Rausch Tree gets a phone quote. A 30-foot ornamental pear on an open lawn costs fundamentally different from a 70-foot compromised ash growing next to a foundation wall, and any company quoting without seeing the tree is guessing.

Factors we assess on every job: tree species and condition, site access, proximity to structures, stump grinding scope, debris volume, and permit requirements. We handle City of Kenosha and Kenosha County permits where required so you do not have to navigate municipal requirements on your own.

New customer offers:

• 10% off any service over $500
• Free stump grinding with any tree removal
• Free shrub trimming with any tree removal

Tree Care in Kenosha

Kenosha is a city of neighborhoods, and its trees live in tight quarters. Most of the canopy here stands over established blocks, growing in narrow parkway strips between sidewalk and curb, along alleys, and in the older historic districts near the lake where large maples and oaks arch over the streets. That urban setting brings pressures a rural lot never sees. Roots fight compacted soil and road salt, limbs grow out over sidewalks, driveways, and power lines, and every storm off Lake Michigan tests whatever is hanging over the house. Add the wind and salt spray that come with living near the big lake, and city trees need consistent, informed care to stay both safe and healthy.

Kenosha also has more rules than the surrounding towns, and they’re worth understanding. The city runs an active urban forestry program under a City Forester, and the strip between your sidewalk and the curb is regulated as parkway. Homeowners can trim small limbs of an inch and a half or less on their own, but anything larger, along with planting a new parkway tree, requires a free forestry permit from the city. Clearances matter too, with the city expecting limbs kept above roughly eight and a half feet over sidewalks and thirteen and a half feet over the street.

Then there’s the ash problem. Emerald ash borer has hit Kenosha’s street and yard trees hard, and thousands of ash across the city are either already gone or on borrowed time. If you still have an ash, it’s worth a straight answer on whether to treat it or take it down before it fails. Our crews handle removals, pruning, storm and limb cleanup, planting, and mulching throughout Kenosha, with rigging built for tight city lots and trees standing close to homes, garages, and utility lines. We also work with the city’s parkway permit process in mind, so the job is done right and by the book.

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Helpful Resources in Kenosha

• City of Kenosha Forestry, Permits and Parkway Tree Maintenance: https://www.kenosha.org/departments/city_parks/forestry.php
• City of Kenosha Forestry Ordinance (Chapter 34): https://library.municode.com/wi/kenosha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SUHITA_CHXXXIVFO
• UW-Madison Extension, Kenosha County Horticulture: https://kenosha.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/

Call (262) 800-4471 or request an estimate online to schedule professional tree service in Kenosha, WI. We will inspect your trees, explain your options, and provide a flat-rate written quote with no obligation.

Questions We Frequently Hear From Kenosha Property Owners

Before scheduling tree service in Kenosha, these are some of the questions property owners ask us most often.

How fast do you respond to emergency tree calls in Kenosha?

We offer 24/7 emergency service. We are based in Burlington, about 20 minutes from Kenosha, and respond quickly to active hazards. Call (262) 800-4471 and we will give you a realistic arrival window on that call.

Can you access my backyard without removing my fence?

Yes. The spider lift fits through a standard 36-inch gate opening. If your gate is narrower, we will discuss panel removal and reinstallation as part of the job scope.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Kenosha, WI?

Permit requirements depend on tree size, species, and location, and whether the City of Kenosha or Kenosha County has jurisdiction. We assess permit needs during the inspection and manage the full permitting process for you when required.

Will your equipment damage my lawn?

The spider lift runs on rubber tracks and weighs far less than a standard bucket truck. On most Kenosha lawns, including soft spring turf, it leaves minimal marks. We assess ground conditions during inspection and tell you honestly what to expect.

Do I need to be home during the work?

It is helpful but not required. We walk you through the full job plan at the time of the quote. We do a final walkthrough before leaving and call you to confirm completion if you are not present.

Are you a local company or a franchise?

We are locally owned, family-operated, and veteran-owned. Our base is 29037 Bushnell Rd in Burlington, about 20 minutes from Kenosha. No franchise structure, no call center, and no subcontracting to crews we have not worked with directly.

What if I am not sure whether a tree needs to be removed?

Call us. We inspect before we quote and will give you an honest assessment. If the tree does not need to come down, we will tell you that. We do not fabricate urgency to sell jobs.