Tree service in Sioux Falls, SD: how to choose, local facts and permits

Get two or three written quotes from insured local companies, ask for proof of insurance sent by the insurer, read recent Google reviews and ask who handles any city permit. In our October 2026 check we found 27 tree companies listed on Google Maps in the Sioux Falls area, so you have choices.

Our October 2026 check of Google Maps found 27 tree service companies in the Sioux Falls, SD area after removing duplicates, franchises and unrelated businesses. The real number may be higher, because some crews are not on Google Maps.

Not on its own. 15% of the Sioux Falls listings we checked had no website. Look instead at insurance, a written quote, recent reviews and how clearly they answer your questions.

There is no magic number. The median Sioux Falls listing we checked had 44 reviews and the three most-reviewed had between 117 and 334 reviews. A newer company can be good with few reviews; read what customers say and how the owner replies.

Sioux Falls requires a free permit before a tree is removed from the parking strip (the street tree area between sidewalk and street). We did not find a city permit rule for removing trees on private lots. The abutting property owner is responsible for care of the street tree. See our Sioux Falls tree permit page for sources. Short explanation, not legal advice.

Hail, strong thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common from May to August on the plains. Winter blizzards and ice storms can bring down limbs from November to April. Have large trees near the house checked before the season starts.

Late winter, while trees are dormant, is a good time to prune most shade trees. Avoid heavy pruning in a dry summer, and ask a local arborist for the safe dates to prune elms. Ask a certified arborist about your tree.

It depends on the tree size, how close it is to the house or lines, access for equipment, cleanup and stump work. We do not publish prices for tree work. Get two or three written quotes so you can compare.

We only name a company when its owner claims a free profile and agrees to show it. We do not rank companies, there is no pay-to-rank, and claimed profiles are shown in alphabetical order. To see every local company, search Google Maps and read their reviews.

Claim your free profile on our claim page. We confirm you run the business by phone or email before anything goes live, and you can ask us to change or remove it at any time.