About Affordable Treefellers
Owner-operated tree service based in Shawnee, KS. Doing honest work at fair prices since 2013.
Affordable Treefellers LLC is a licensed and insured tree service company based in Shawnee, Kansas, owned and operated by Eric Frauenknecht. Since 2013, the company has provided tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, storm damage cleanup, and land clearing for residential and commercial properties within a 30–40 mile radius of Shawnee, KS.
Owner-Operated Since 2013
Built on Hard Work, Not Overhead
Eric Frauenknecht has spent most of his career in the service industry. In 2013, he founded Affordable Treefellers on a principle he saw missing from too many tree companies in the Kansas City area: professional tree care shouldn't cost a fortune.
That hasn't changed in over a decade. Eric still shows up on every major job. He still gives every estimate in person. And the pricing is still built around doing the work right without charging what the big corporate outfits charge for the same result.
What started as a one-truck operation has grown into a fully equipped crew serving homeowners, property managers, HOAs, and commercial properties across Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and the surrounding Kansas communities. The company is still locally owned, still based in Shawnee, and still answers the phone when you call.
The Right Tools for Every Job
Having the right equipment means we can handle jobs safely, efficiently, and without subcontracting — which keeps your costs down and the quality consistent. Our fleet includes:
- Bucket truck — 60+ foot reach for high canopy trimming and sectional removal without climbing
- Vermeer BC1000 wood chipper — processes all branches and brush on-site, reducing debris to manageable chips
- Stihl professional chainsaws — MS 461 and MS 661 models for precision cutting on jobs large and small
- Commercial stump grinder — handles stumps of any diameter, grinding 6–12 inches below grade
- Rigging systems — for controlled removal of trees in tight spaces near structures and power lines
USDOT #3421117 — All equipment is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation for safe, legal highway transport. Fully licensed and insured.
Work With a Crew That Shows Up
(816) 509-3232Free estimates. Fair prices. No surprises.
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What You Can Expect
- Owner on the job — Eric supervises every major project personally. You're not handed off to a random crew.
- Honest pricing — the quote we give is the price you pay. No hidden fees, no pressure upsells, no per-branch surprises after we start.
- Show up when we say we will — we respect your time. Scheduled appointments are kept, not bumped for bigger jobs.
- Clean site when we leave — every branch, every chip, every piece of debris. Your yard looks better than before we arrived.
Credentials & Licensing
Licensed & Insured
Liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job
USDOT #3421117
Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation for equipment transport
Established 2013
Over a decade of tree work in the Shawnee and Kansas City, KS area
Serving Shawnee and Beyond
Affordable Treefellers serves residential and commercial properties within a 30–40 mile radius of Shawnee, KS. That includes Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Merriam, De Soto, Bonner Springs, and communities across Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and Leavenworth County.
Whether you need a single tree trimmed or an entire lot cleared, the process starts the same way — a phone call, a free on-site estimate, and a straightforward price. No corporate overhead, no franchise fees passed on to you. Just a local crew that knows Kansas trees and does the work right.
Ready to Work With Us?
Whether it's a dead tree hanging over your roof or a routine trim before storm season, we'll give you a straight answer and a fair price. Call today or fill out the form for a free estimate.
(816) 509-3232