Three Generations.
One Family.
Since 1935, the Freers family has been climbing, pruning, and caring for the trees of Muscatine, Iowa. Not a franchise. Not a national chain. The same family — your neighbors — for 90 years.
1935
Year Founded
90
Years in Business
3
Generations of Freers
12
Distinct Services
The Name Muscatine Has Trusted for 90 Years.
When you call Freers & Sons, you're not navigating a call center or waiting for a dispatcher to route your request. You're talking to the people who will show up, climb the tree, and clean your yard. That directness is rare. It's something we've protected for three generations.
Our grandfather started this business with a singular idea: do the work right, charge a fair price, and leave the property better than you found it. That idea has outlasted dozens of competitors and survived every storm the Mississippi River Valley has thrown at us — including the 2020 derecho that felled an estimated 7 million trees across Iowa.
We were ready then. We're ready now.
Serving Muscatine Since 1935
A Legacy Written in Every Ring.
Like the rings of the trees we care for, each decade of our history tells a story of growth, resilience, and commitment.
Founded in Muscatine
The Freers family planted the roots of what would become Muscatine's most trusted tree care company. With a single truck and a handshake reputation, they began serving their neighbors along the Mississippi bluffs.
Growing with Muscatine
As Muscatine grew through the post-war decades, so did the Freers fleet. A second generation stepped into the boots of the first, learning the trade the same way — by climbing, listening, and caring for every tree like it belonged to family.
50-Foot Bucket Reach
A Muscatine Journal classified ad in 1981 referenced 'Freers Sons Tree Service — Complete Tree Care — 50 ft.' The investment in bucket truck capability set the standard for the next 40 years of modernization.
Third Generation Takes Over
Steve, Craig, and Jamie Freers carry the family torch into the modern era. The same principles — honest pricing, clean job sites, and genuine care for the landscape — guide every estimate and every climb.
Crane-Assisted & Beyond
From crane-assisted removals of massive ash trees to precision structural pruning following ANSI A300 standards, Freers & Sons operates the most capable tree care fleet in Muscatine County — still family-run, still neighbor-accountable.
Meet Steve, Craig & Jamie.
Third-generation owners who grew up in this business. When you call, you reach real people who know trees, know Muscatine, and know your yard.
Steve Freers
Owner & Lead Arborist
Steve grew up in this business — literally. As a third-generation owner, he brings decades of hands-on experience in large-tree removal, crane operations, and commercial tree care. He personally oversees every major project.
Craig Freers
Operations & Field Supervisor
Craig manages day-to-day field operations and crew safety, ensuring every job site runs efficiently, cleanly, and safely. His eye for hazardous tree assessment has guided countless high-risk removals without incident.
Jamie Freers
Client Relations & Estimating
Jamie is often the first voice you hear when you call. She handles estimates, scheduling, and client communication with the same warmth and precision the Freers family has been known for since 1935.
The Freers Promise.
Safety First. Always.
Every climber follows ANSI A300 safety standards. Every job site is assessed before a single tool is unpacked. We've never had a major job site injury — and we intend to keep it that way.
Honest Pricing.
We give free, written estimates. No surprise add-ons. The price we quote is the price you pay. Commercial clients get certificates of insurance on request, same day.
Cleaner Than We Found It.
You'll read it in every review: we chip, haul, and rake until the yard looks better than before we arrived. That's not a policy — it's a family habit.
Neighbor-Accountable.
We live here. Our kids go to school here. Our trucks have our name on them. We can't afford to cut corners, and we wouldn't want to even if we could.
Ready to Talk Trees?
Whether you need a hazardous ash removed this week or want to schedule spring pruning for a heritage oak, we're the family to call.