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Tree Care Enterprises

Tree service · Rockford, IL · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%32+2.3Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#49 of 74 tree removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 34%
4.9 ★★★★★ 393 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.83★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
35%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Tree Care Enterprises at a glance

Customers frequently cite punctuality, thorough cleanup, and fair pricing for services like tree removal, stump grinding, and trimming. Positive feedback highlights professional communication and knowledgeable staff who address issues like tree girdling. In contrast, low-star reviews describe aggressive cutting that damaged healthy trees, unresponsiveness regarding insurance claims, and estimates significantly higher than competitors, particularly during storm cleanup.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 393 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 393 Google reviews (327 with written comments, 13 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 35% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Tree Removal Service serving Rockford, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other tree removal services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction93Reliability91Craft & service95Value98Momentum100Replies to reviews32Satisfaction: 93 (median 95)Reliability: 91 (median 94)Craft & service: 95 (median 99)Value: 98 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 32 (median 50)
Tree Care EnterprisesTree Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Tree Care Enterprises: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
93
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Tree Care Enterprises: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Tree Care Enterprises: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
95
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Tree Care Enterprises: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
98
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Tree Care Enterprises: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Tree Care Enterprises: 32/100 on this factor. Category median: 50.D
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Star ratings

393 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars38097%
  • 4 stars72%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 327 written reviews

  • Praise58999%
  • Complaints81%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2730%
  • Reasonable6167%
  • Overpriced11%
  • Not sure22%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude15326%
  • Quality & results13322%
  • Speed & response9816%
  • Would recommend9015%
  • Price & value8013%
  • Communication264%
  • Honesty & trust173%

What customers talk about

We read 327 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great, professional company that provides top notch service.”
  • “Attention to detail is second to none and Great customer service !”
    “I'll leave his name out for now, but he admits to them doing a poor job, and being too aggressive with the cuts, and now won't even give us the insura…”
  • “Made, and promptly kept, an appointment for an estimate.”
  • “I would HIGHLY recommend their services and will be using them again in the event I have a situation with a tree again.”
    “We will continue to use them for any needs related to our trees, and can't recommend them highly enough!”
  • “Gave a very reasonable quote on removing 3 bushes, grinding stumps, and trimming a birch tree in our back yard.”
    “Too expensive went elsewhere .”
  • “Communication is excellent before, during and after the job is complete.”
  • “I trust tree care's expertise and value the quality of their work.”

People customers mention

  • Doug 6 reviews
  • John 4 reviews
  • Matt 4 reviews
  • Maple 3 reviews
  • Oak 3 reviews
  • Ash 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Tree Care Enterprises for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Tom6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Knowledgeable, friendly, and priced fairly. If you're looking for tree service in the Stateline area, you're searching is done. TCE is the place to call.

Pam3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Great experience from start to finish. Made, and promptly kept, an appointment for an estimate. Gave a very reasonable quote on removing 3 bushes, grinding stumps, and trimming a birch tree in our back yard. Workers showed up when they said they would and did quality work and great clean- up. I was very impressed and very happy. A class act all the way!

LashawnLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★

So, the owner comes back out to see the destruction of my tree. I'll leave his name out for now, but he admits to them doing a poor job, and being too aggressive with the cuts, and now won't even give us the insurance information. I let him know I was recording the whole meeting, but wouldn't show his face...I'm…

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Tree trimming & pruning
Iacie6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Called because maple tree we had was looking sickly on one side!! Matt came looked at it and two other ones in our yard two of them had tree girdling one the roots! Came back a week ago to fix problem! Took care of problem put mulch ring around them and even checked a young maple and put mulch ring around too! Also…

Reasonable price
LashawnLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★

You know it's illegal to remove honest reviews from your website..I would be careful as, I am documenting every time it's remived...I cried every night since this nightmare occurred. The worse place to do business with, that lies to get out of taking responsibility...how dare you lie on my husband saying he directed…

Tree trimming & pruning
David1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Truly a professional outfit. The removed two large shrubs and a couple of large tree trunks. Quick and neat work. Ground out the stumps. Looks great.

Reasonable priceTree stump grindingTree trimming & pruning

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 393 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tom Hodges6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Knowledgeable, friendly, and priced fairly. If you're looking for tree service in the Stateline area, you're searching is done. TCE is the place to call.

Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Thanks, Tom. We appreciate you taking the time to share that, and we're glad the experience went smoothly from start to finish. Our certified arborists focus on doing the job right and treating customers fairly, so hearing that resonates with us. Give us a call anytime you need us.

Pam Hein3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience from start to finish. Made, and promptly kept, an appointment for an estimate. Gave a very reasonable quote on removing 3 bushes, grinding stumps, and trimming a birch tree in our back yard. Workers showed up when they said they would and did quality work and great clean- up. I was very impressed and very happy. A class act all the way!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks for the kind words, Pam! We're glad Jeremy and the crew made the whole process smooth for you, from the initial site visit through cleanup. The work on those lilacs and the birch pruning came out great, and it sounds like we hit the mark on what you were looking for. We appreciate you choosing us and hope you enjoy your yard. Give us a call anytime you need us.

Lashawn MorphisLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lashawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

So, the owner comes back out to see the destruction of my tree. I'll leave his name out for now, but he admits to them doing a poor job, and being too aggressive with the cuts, and now won't even give us the insurance information. I let him know I was recording the whole meeting, but wouldn't show his face...I'm tempted to post his apologies and offering of a solution so everyone can see that even when they admit fault, they won't try to come to an agreement to settle this whole fiasco

  • Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago

Lashawn, we’re sorry to hear how upsetting this has been. Our arborist reviewed the pruning with your husband, and our crew completed the work he directed and agreed to. We had not spoken with you directly about your expectations before the work. Doug has reached out to offer a meeting at your property with you both. We’d welcome the opportunity to review the agreed scope and completed work, hear your concerns, and discuss how we can move forward.

Iacie Geerts6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Iacie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Called because maple tree we had was looking sickly on one side!! Matt came looked at it and two other ones in our yard two of them had tree girdling one the roots! Came back a week ago to fix problem! Took care of problem put mulch ring around them and even checked a young maple and put mulch ring around too! Also had him and his helper trim Lilac bushes that were blocking gas fire place vent also! Would definitely call to use them again!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the kind words. Matt and the crew are glad we could address those girdling roots on your maples and get them set up for healthier growth. The mulch rings and root collar work should really help prevent future issues, and we're happy we could tackle the lilacs while we were there. Give us a call anytime you need us.

LashawnLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lashawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

You know it's illegal to remove honest reviews from your website..I would be careful as, I am documenting every time it's remived...I cried every night since this nightmare occurred. The worse place to do business with, that lies to get out of taking responsibility...how dare you lie on my husband saying he directed you're negligent crew to demolish my very healthy tree. One of the reasons We purchased this house, was bc of all the lushness and beauty from the mature tress. So, why would we want you to take away from the curb appeal, charm, refreshing breezes, the whole asthetic,etc. We have the work order with what was requested...we tried to be nice although you screwed us and our property, but have it your way...too bad they won't let me put pics ...and you're not supposed to delete bad reviews just bc you don't like it

  • Services: Tree trimming & pruning
David Kurlinkus1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Truly a professional outfit. The removed two large shrubs and a couple of large tree trunks. Quick and neat work. Ground out the stumps. Looks great.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks, Dave! We appreciate you taking the time to leave that feedback. Jeremy and the crew did a great job out at your property a couple weeks ago, and we're glad the stump grinding came out clean. That's exactly the kind of neat, professional work we aim for on every job. Give us a call anytime you need us.

David Coady2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great, professional company that provides top notch service.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Cabling & bracing, Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks, David! We appreciate the kind words. Doug and the crew did solid work on those pruning jobs and removals at your place a few weeks back, and we're glad everything came out the way you wanted. That's exactly what we aim for with every visit. Give us a call anytime you need us.

Vivek Thappa2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vivek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Adam did a great job with the irrigation.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks Vivek! Adam is the best.

Julia Zimmerman3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Adam and team are the best!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks, Julia! Glad to hear Adam and the team took good care of things for you this past week. We appreciate you choosing us for the irrigation work. Give us a call anytime you need us.

Frank Tarara6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Frank has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Attention to detail is second to none and Great customer service !

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks, Frank! We appreciate you noticing the care we put into the work. Getting that sprinkler system back in shape the right way matters, and we're glad the crew took care of everything for you last week. Give us a call anytime you need us.

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