Tree Service in Columbus, Nebraska
Safe, Professional Tree Care for Columbus, NE
Family owned and operated, led by a certified arborist. From tree removal and pruning to stump grinding and tree health treatments, we handle it safely and do it right.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google and Facebook
Your Trees, Our Priority.
Serving Columbus since 2022
Certified Arborist
Owner Ted Vaughn is a certified arborist and Nebraska Arborists Association member.
Licensed & Fully Insured
Coverage that protects your trees, your property, and our crew on every job.
Family Owned in Columbus
Locally owned and operated, serving Columbus, Nebraska and the surrounding area.
What We Do
Complete Tree Care Services
01
Tree Removal
Safe removal of dead, hazardous, or unwanted trees of any size, including tight spots near homes, fences, and power lines.
02
Tree Pruning
Proper pruning cuts from a certified arborist that improve structure, clearance, and long-term health. No topping, no shortcuts.
03
Stump Grinding
Grind stumps below grade so you can replant, reseed, or reclaim the space in your yard.
04
Storm Damage Cleanup
Fallen trees, split trunks, and broken limbs removed safely, with complete cleanup after Nebraska storms.
05
Trunk & Soil Injections
Trunk injections, soil injections, and pesticide applications that treat insects and disease and protect the trees you want to keep.
06
Tree Cabling
Cabling and bracing to support weak limbs and split trunks, so a valuable tree can stay standing safely.
07
Tree Planting
Right tree, right place. Species selection and proper planting so your new trees thrive in Nebraska conditions.
08
Land Clearing
Lot and land clearing for building sites, fence lines, pastures, and overgrown properties.
Why Vaughn Tree Care
A Family Business That Treats Your Property Like Our Own
Vaughn Tree Care LLC is family owned and operated right here in Columbus. Owner Ted Vaughn is a certified arborist and a member of the Nebraska Arborists Association. We are licensed and fully insured, and we put quality, safety, and customer satisfaction first on every job.
Certified Arborist
Owner Ted Vaughn is a certified arborist and NAA member.
Fully Insured
Coverage that protects your home, your property, and our crew.
Safety First
Industry-standard safety practices on every single job.
Free Estimates
Clear, upfront pricing before any work begins.
How It Works
3 Easy Steps to Get It Done
01
Free Estimate
Call, text, or send us a message. We come out, look at your trees, and give you honest advice and a clear price.
02
Safe, Professional Work
We show up when we say we will and do the job with industry-standard safety and plant health practices.
03
Complete Cleanup
Brush is chipped, wood is hauled off, and your yard is raked clean before we call the job done.
Our Work
Recent Projects Around Columbus
5.0 Stars on Google & Facebook
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
“They do great work at a reasonable price and are very professional.”
Google Review
★★★★★
“They did an excellent job of clean up also.”
Google Review
Tree Service You Can Trust in Columbus and Central Nebraska
Trees are some of the most valuable things on your property. A mature shade tree cools your home, adds curb appeal, and takes decades to replace. A neglected or damaged tree can also be the most dangerous thing in your yard.
Vaughn Tree Care LLC helps you keep the trees you love healthy and deal with the ones that have become a problem. We are a family owned company based in Columbus, led by certified arborist Ted Vaughn, and we serve homes, farms, and businesses across Platte, Colfax, Butler, Merrick, and Polk counties.
Built for Nebraska Trees
Trees here have to handle a lot. Straight-line winds, heavy spring snow, ice storms, hot dry summers, and alkaline soil all take a toll. Emerald ash borer has been spreading through Nebraska since 2016, and many older neighborhoods are full of large silver maples, cottonwoods, and elms that are reaching the end of their safe life.
We see these problems every week. That experience helps us give you an honest answer about whether a tree should be pruned, treated, supported, or removed.
Why Hiring a Certified Arborist Matters
The difference between a certified arborist and a guy with a chainsaw shows up years later. Bad pruning cuts rot. Topped trees sprout weak limbs that break in the next storm. Misdiagnosed insect problems get sprayed with the wrong product while the real problem spreads.
When you hire Vaughn Tree Care, you get correct cuts, careful rigging around your home, treatments based on what your tree actually needs, and a crew that is licensed and fully insured.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Call or text us, or fill out the form on our contact page, and we will come take a look and give you a clear, written price before any work begins.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Vaughn Tree Care LLC is licensed and fully insured to protect your property, our clients, and our employees.
Is a certified arborist involved in the work?
Yes. Owner Ted Vaughn is a certified arborist and a member of the Nebraska Arborists Association, so pruning, removals, and treatments follow industry standards.
How much does tree removal cost?
It depends on the size of the tree, what is underneath it, how easy it is to reach, and whether you want the stump ground. Every tree is different, which is why we give free estimates instead of guessing over the phone.
Can you save a sick tree instead of removing it?
Often, yes. We offer trunk injections, soil injections, and pesticide applications to treat insects and disease, and cabling to support weak limbs. We will tell you honestly whether a tree is worth treating.
Can you protect my ash trees from emerald ash borer?
Yes. Healthy ash trees can be protected with trunk injections, typically repeated every two to three years. Treatment works best before the tree shows heavy damage, so it is worth checking your ash trees now.
What should I do if a storm damages my tree?
Stay clear of hanging limbs and anything touching a power line, take photos for your insurance company, and call us. See our storm damage cleanup page for more.
When is the best time to prune trees?
Dead and broken limbs can be removed any time. For most live-wood pruning, late fall through winter is ideal. Oaks and elms should not be pruned from spring through midsummer because of oak wilt and Dutch elm disease.
Do you clean up after the job?
Always. Brush is chipped, wood is hauled away, and the work area is raked and blown clean before we leave.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Columbus and serve all of Platte, Colfax, Butler, Merrick, and Polk counties, including Schuyler, David City, Central City, Osceola, Stromsburg, and Humphrey. See our service areas page for the full list.
Have a question we did not cover? Call or text (308) 331-0367 and we will answer it.
Where We Work
Serving Columbus and Five Nebraska Counties
We are based in Columbus and work throughout Platte, Colfax, Butler, Merrick, and Polk counties. If your town is in one of these counties, we cover it, even if it is not listed here.
Platte County
Colfax County
Butler County
Merrick County
Polk County
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