Shade Tree Service Company

What Shade Tree Service Company does

Shade Tree Service Company is a U.S. specialty contractor that provides professional vegetation management services to electric utilities, founded in 1935 and headquartered at 520 South Highway Drive, Fenton, Missouri. Its service portfolio is built around six offerings: rights-of-way construction and maintenance, tree and vegetation surveys, herbicide application, customized planning, permit facilitation, and 24/7/365 storm response. The underlying operating technology is a specialized, capital-intensive fleet — Altec and Terex aerial units at 40', 55', and 70' working heights, Stihl chain saws, Bandit/WoodChuck/Vermeer disc and drum chippers (12"–19"), supervisor pickups, backyard/ATV aerial units, chip trucks, Fecon mowers, Timberland and Jarraff remote trimmers, and spray application equipment — supported by a documented preventive maintenance program that the company uses as a reliability differentiator. Customer-facing benefits the company markets include clear inspection sightlines, reduced vegetation-caused outages (cited reductions of 45.8%–63.8% on lower-severity storm trouble spots and 37.3% on severe-event outages with enhanced trimming), lower ember/fire ignition risk, and improved worker safety.

The company operates nationwide through on-site field crews and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of INTREN, itself part of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a publicly traded specialty contractor. Shade Tree monetizes exclusively through project- and contract-based service agreements with electric utility clients, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct, enterprise, and field-based — no resellers, digital channels, or self-serve buyer motion are in evidence. The company holds an NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification and is a member of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Its go-to-market is restricted to a single vertical (electric utilities), making the customer base narrow by design but deep in relationship tenure; specialty capabilities in herbicide application, surveying, and storm response are sold as adjacent upsells within the same utility accounts.

Name

Shade Tree Service Company

Legal name

Shade Tree Service Company

Website

https://stsco.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shade Tree Service Company is a Fenton, Missouri-based, MasTec-owned specialty contractor providing nationwide vegetation management — rights-of-way maintenance, surveys, herbicide application, and 24/7 storm response — exclusively to electric utility clients since 1935.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Vegetation Management

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegetation Management (ROW Clearing) for Distribution Lines (EUAEACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Care & Arborist Services (IMAIAIAB), Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD), Tree Removal & Dismantling (HSAIADAB)

Keywords

• Vegetation management services
• Utility right-of-way maintenance
• Tree trimming services
• Herbicide application services
• Storm response services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vegetation Management Services: Professional vegetation management services provided to electric utilities including rights of way construction and maintenance, tree/vegetation surveys, herbicide application, storm response, customized planning, and permit facilitation. Revenue is generated through service contracts with utility companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shade Tree Service Company provides professional vegetation management services to electric utilities across the United States, including rights of way construction and maintenance, tree and vegetation surveys, herbicide application, 24/7/365 storm response, customized planning, and permit facilitation. The company deploys field crews and specialized equipment to deliver on-site vegetation control that protects utility infrastructure, prevents power outages, and reduces wildfire and safety risk. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, Shade Tree operates as a subsidiary of INTREN within the MasTec corporate family.

Product overview

Shade Tree Service Company offers a unified vegetation management service platform for electric utilities. The core service portfolio includes Rights of Way Construction & Maintenance, Tree/Vegetation Surveys, Herbicide Application, and Storm Response as primary offerings, supported by Customized Planning and Permit Facilitation services. The company operates a well-maintained fleet of equipment including Altec & Terex aerial units, Stihl chain saws, wood chippers, and various ancillary service equipment to deliver comprehensive vegetation management solutions nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rights of Way (ROW) Construction & Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 45.8% to 63.8% reduction in trouble spots for lower severity storms
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INTRENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTREN is the parent company that owns and operates Shade Tree Service Company. Shade Tree operates as a subsidiary of INTREN, leveraging the parent company's infrastructure and resources while maintaining its brand identity. This relationship enables Shade Tree to serve the nation's growing infrastructure and alternative power sources while expanding its culture of safety and accountability.
• MasTeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasTec is the parent company of INTREN, making Shade Tree a MasTec company through the corporate ownership structure. MasTec is a leading specialty contractor focused on power delivery and infrastructure services. Shade Tree benefits from being part of a larger corporate family with shared resources and industry expertise.
• Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)minorOthersShade Tree is a member of the Tree Care Industry Association, the leading trade organization for professional tree care companies. TCIA membership provides access to industry best practices, training resources, and professional standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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