What Arbor Masters does

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned professional tree care services company headquartered in Shawnee, Kansas, operating 11 branch locations across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Its core offering spans the full tree-care value chain for residential, commercial, and municipal clients, including pruning, removal, stump grinding, fertilization, insect and disease control, structural support (ANSI A300 cabling and bracing), tree preservation (including air spading and root protection), lot and land clearing, comprehensive tree inventories (tracked through its proprietary ArborPro software), and 24/7 storm-damage and FEMA-experienced emergency response that extends across 18 states. Technical differentiation rests on specialized arborist equipment, ISA-certified talent including Board Certified Master Arborists, soil testing-driven nutrition programs, and credentialed safety practices (TCIA accreditation, CTSP, ANSI/TCIA/OSHA compliance) rather than on software or AI systems.

The business model is predominantly service-based and quote-driven: site visits by certified arborists generate custom quotes, with pay-as-you-go billing and credit card surcharges for non-financed work. Revenue is generated across four streams — recurring residential and commercial tree care, storm/emergency response (including FEMA-funded municipal recovery), long-term managed urban forestry contracts with cities and municipalities, and financing referral revenue from a GreenSky partnership. The company sells directly to consumers through website quote forms, local branch phone numbers, SEO/SEM, third-party listings, and word-of-mouth referrals, while pursuing enterprise municipal and government work through dedicated field sales and a $20M+ bonding capacity. Two partnership integrations — HMI (insurance-claim coordination) and GreenSky (consumer financing) — extend the funnel beyond traditional quote-to-job flows.

Name

Arbor Masters

Legal name

Arbor Masters Tree Care Services

Website

https://arbormasters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned professional tree care company operating 11 branches across 5 Midwestern/South-Central US states, serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers with pruning, removal, preservation, and FEMA-experienced storm response.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tree Care Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (11531)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Storm Damage Response & Hazard Mitigation (HSAIADAG), Tree Removal & Dismantling (HSAIADAB), Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD)

Keywords

• Tree care services
• Arborist services
• Tree removal
• Storm damage response
• Urban forestry

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawnee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tree Care Services: Recurring revenue from residential and commercial tree care including pruning, removal, stump grinding, fertilization, pest/disease control, and preservation services
2. Emergency/Storm Damage Response: 24/7 emergency storm damage response services for residential properties and municipalities, including FEMA-related large-scale disaster recovery
3. Municipal/Urban Forestry Contracts: Long-term contracts with cities and municipalities for urban tree management including tree inventories, planting, and ongoing maintenance
4. Financing Services: Partnership with GreenSky for financing options allowing customers to pay for services over time

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arbor Masters is a third-generation family-owned tree care company that provides professional arborist services including tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, fertilization, insect and disease control, structural support (cabling and bracing), tree preservation, tree inventory, and land/lot clearing. The company also offers 24/7 emergency storm damage response and dedicated urban forestry services for municipalities, operating 11 branch locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa.

Product overview

Arbor Masters is a tree care service company offering a comprehensive suite of professional arborist services across 10+ branch locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. The core product portfolio centers on tree health and maintenance services including Tree Pruning & Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Tree and Shrub Fertilization, Insect and Disease Control, Tree Support Systems (Cabling and Bracing), Tree Preservation, Tree Inventory, Land and Lot Clearing, Storm Damage Response, and Urban Tree Care Services. Additional offerings include financing options through GreenSky and online payment processing via SingleOps. Regional operations in Iowa operate under the sub-brand Advantage Tree Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Pruning & Trimming Professional tree pruning services including standard, structural, priority, restoration, retrenchment, sanitation, and specified pruning techniques to maintain tree health, safety, and aesthetics. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners.
• Tree Removal Safe and efficient tree removal services for trees of any size, including assessment, planning, removal, cleanup, and final inspection. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners with hazardous or unwanted trees.
• Stump Grinding Professional stump grinding services that remove tree stumps below ground level using specialized equipment to eliminate tripping hazards and prevent future tree growth. Targeted at residential property owners.
• Tree and Shrub Fertilization Fertilization services including deep root fertilization, soil building, foliar sprays, and soil tests to provide trees with essential nutrients for healthy growth. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners.
• Insect and Disease Control Pest and disease management services including disease treatment, disease prevention, insect treatment, and insect prevention using fungicides and insecticides. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners.
• Tree Support Systems (Cabling and Bracing) Structural support services using cables and braces to reinforce weak or compromised branches and trunks, preventing splitting or collapse during storms, following ANSI A300 standards. Targeted at residential and commercial property owners with mature or vulnerable trees.
• Tree Preservation Tree preservation services including air spading, root flare excavation, root pruning, pre-construction root protection, and aeration to maintain tree health. Targeted at property owners seeking to preserve and protect valuable trees.
• Tree Inventory Tree inventory services providing detailed assessment of trees including sample, partial, and full inventories using ArborPro proprietary software. Primarily targeted at municipalities, commercial property owners, and developers needing comprehensive tree data.
• Land and Lot Clearing Land and lot clearing services for residential, commercial, and landscaping projects using mulchers mounted on skid loaders. Targeted at developers, contractors, and property owners needing site preparation.
• Storm Damage Response & Emergency Tree Removal 24/7 emergency tree service providing rapid response to storm damage, tornado, hurricane, ice storm, and derecho cleanup with FEMA guideline expertise. Responds within 24 hours for emergency situations. Available to residential customers and municipalities across 18 states.
• Urban Tree Care Services Municipal tree management services including tree assessment and inventory, tree planting, regular pruning, and emergency services for cities and communities. Targeted at municipal and government clients with long-term urban forestry contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds within 24 hours for emergency situations, often within 1 hour depending on severity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HMI (Insurance Partnership)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInsurance partnership allowing Arbor Masters to work directly with insurance companies on behalf of customers. Arborist Advisors can speak directly with insurance companies to coordinate claim processing for storm damage and tree-related losses.
• GreenSkycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing partner providing installment payment options for tree care services. Customers can apply for financing through GreenSky to spread payments over time for larger projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monster Tree Service: Franchised national tree care brand offering pruning, removal, and emergency services through certified arborists. Direct overlap in residential tree care services; differs primarily in franchise vs. corporate-branch model.
• SavATree: Multi-state tree, shrub, and lawn care provider combining arboriculture with pest management and fertilization. Closely mirrors Arbor Masters' combined tree care + fertilization + pest/disease control offering across a comparable multi-branch footprint.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Largest U.S. tree care company with full-service arboriculture (pruning, removal, plant health care) for residential, commercial, and utility clients. Closest national-scale analog to Arbor Masters' residential-plus-municipal model, though materially larger and employee-owned.
• Wright Tree Service: Utility vegetation management and tree care contractor with national storm response capabilities serving investor-owned utilities and municipalities. Most directly comparable peer to Arbor Masters' emergency storm response and municipal contracting line of business.
• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Major U.S. tree care specialist with deep utility line clearance and storm response capabilities serving utilities and municipalities. Comparable in storm response scale and municipal/utility contracting, though more utility-line focused than Arbor Masters' residential tilt.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: National arborist firm offering pruning, removal, fertilization, and plant health care through ISA-certified arborists with strong municipal and residential exposure. Highly comparable in service mix, credentialing depth, and scientific-approach positioning.

Regional players

• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic-focused commercial landscape and tree care company providing arboriculture, snow/ice, and landscape construction. Comparable in size and service breadth for commercial clients, with overlapping storm/emergency response offerings in a different region.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Large commercial landscape and tree care provider concentrated in the Southeast U.S. Comparable on commercial lot clearing, arboriculture services, and multi-branch service delivery, but serves a different geographic footprint than Arbor Masters' Midwestern/South-Central base.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services company with broad maintenance, tree care, and snow/ice services for enterprise customers. Comparable on commercial and municipal landscaping scope but not a tree-care specialist; serves as the broader incumbent Arbor Masters competes against for commercial RFPs.
• TruGreen: National lawn care leader that also offers tree and shrub services (fertilization, pest control, pruning) at the residential level. Competes for the same homeowner wallet via packaged subscription plans—validating the digital/financing-led model Arbor Masters is only beginning to adopt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arbor_masters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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