Delivery, Planting & Pick-up
Planting
Professional planting helps your tree or shrub get established correctly from day one.
Pricing: Planting is typically 60% of the plant’s retail price within Wichita, with a $115 minimum planting fee. Mileage fees apply for locations outside of Wichita.
Ask in store for an exact quote.
Included with planting
- Delivery to the job site
- Proper planting depth (no “volcano planting”)
- Backfill and settle soil
- Water-in at installation
- Mulch applied when purchased
Not included (unless quoted)
- Removal of existing trees/shrubs/stumps
- Major grading, berming, or bed construction
- Rock/edging work
- Extensive root cutting for hardpan/rocky sites
- Haul-off of large amounts of soil/debris
Staking: Not included and not typically recommended, unless site conditions require it.
Trees & shrubs planted by Tree Top come with a one-year, 100% warranty on the purchase price.
Plantings are scheduled within a time window—Morning, Afternoon, or Anytime. We can’t guarantee an exact arrival time. You don’t need to be home. We’ll provide a flag to mark the planting location, and our crew will take care of the rest.
If a planting date needs to be changed, it will be rescheduled for the next available opening. During peak seasons (spring and fall), this may result in a significant delay, as schedules often fill weeks in advance.
If conditions could harm the plant or your property, we’ll reschedule for the next suitable day.
Yes — we can remove existing trees or shrubs when they are being replaced as part of a new planting. Removal must be quoted in advance.
Sometimes. It depends on stump grinding, remaining roots, and soil conditions. Photos or a site visit help us determine what’s possible.
If we encounter site conditions that were not known in advance and require additional labor or equipment, additional charges may apply. We’ll discuss any changes with you before continuing.
Access + Site Readiness
- Clear access to the planting area (gates unlocked, pets secured)
- A general idea of where you’d like the plant placed
- Sprinkler heads/lines flagged if known
Utility Locates
Before we plant, Tree Top is required to have underground utilities marked on your property. We contact the utility locating service on your behalf.
To ensure the locate can be completed, please make sure gates are unlocked and pets are indoors. Even friendly dogs will prevent the locator from entering the yard, which can delay planting. Locates are typically completed 2–3 days before the scheduled planting date.
Once the planting area has been marked, please review the markings to be sure there are no utilities where you’ve chosen to plant. For safety reasons, we are not permitted to plant within 4 feet of a marked utility line. If there’s a concern, let us know before we arrive so we can adjust the plan.
Please note that sprinkler and irrigation lines are not marked by the utility locating service. When selecting a planting location, try to avoid known sprinkler lines. If a line is cut during planting, repair charges may apply.
Unforeseen Site Conditions
Some site conditions cannot be fully evaluated until planting begins, including buried roots from previous trees, large or unreported stumps, or existing plants that are larger than described. If these conditions require additional labor or equipment beyond the original scope, Tree Top reserves the right to charge for the additional work. Any added charges will be communicated before proceeding.
Delivery
Our delivery team is experienced in handling trees, shrubs, and other items with care. From proper loading to safe transport and placement at your site, we take steps to protect your purchase and ensure it arrives in good condition.
Delivery is local only. We do not ship plants, and all deliveries are limited to Wichita and the surrounding area.
We deliver any item we sell—from trees and shrubs to soil, mulch, and bags of compost. Fees apply.
Delivery FAQs
- Mileage fees apply outside of Wichita.
- The normal delivery fee is for delivery to the front drive. If you need the plant or material moved around on your property, ask for a quote
Deliveries are scheduled within a time window—Morning, Afternoon, or Anytime. We can’t guarantee an exact arrival time.
In certain weather conditions, scheduling may need to be adjusted. Our crews typically continue working in light rain and cold temperatures.
No. All deliveries are handled by our staff and are limited to Wichita and the surrounding area.
Trees and shrubs you purchase and plant yourself come with a six-month, 100% warranty on the price paid.
Pick-up
Our staff is experienced in loading and handling trees, shrubs, and other items. We take care to protect your purchase during loading and are always happy to answer last-minute questions to help ensure a safe trip home.
Pick-up details
- Feel free to purchase Trees and other plants and pick them up at a later date.
- When picking up balled and burlaped trees, please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
- We will load for customers in the order you arrive. If we are already loading for another customer, you will have to wait your turn.
- We prefer not to pull trees before you arrive, especially during hot weather.