#1
Wildwood Tree Service Inc.
“Very friendly and courteous. Arrived on time. Did a great job prunning six[6] large maple trees and they look great! Cleaned up the yard nicely when done.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Tree Removal Services in Blue Island, IL
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.85★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.9%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 21,555 Google reviews of 129 top-rated tree removal services nationwide; 10 of them in Blue Island, IL. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tree removal services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Prime Tree Care, IncBlue Island, IL | A 99How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Beavers Experts Tree Services IncBlue Island, IL | A 99How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 | Wildwood Tree Service Inc.Blue Island, IL | A 95How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | — |
| 4 |  Liberty Tree ServiceBlue Island, IL | A 94How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.95 | — |
| 5 |  New Look Lawn & Tree Full Service IncBlue Island, IL | A 92How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.90 | — |
| 6 |  Ramos Tree ServiceBlue Island, IL | A 82How 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 59%88+51.7Reliability 26%79+20.6Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty58−4.2Experts Score= 82Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAC– | 4.92 | — |
| 7 |  Orland Park Tree RemovalBlue Island, IL | B 79How 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 59%83+48.7Reliability 26%60+15.7Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 79Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAA–– | 4.85 | — |
| 8 |  Smitty's Tree Service Inc.Blue Island, IL | B 75How 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%77+42Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAB | 4.76 | — |
| 9 |  County Tree ServiceBlue Island, IL | B 66How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Craft & service penalty47−5.3Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCAAF | 4.72 | — |
| 10 |  Horizon Land & HardscapeBlue Island, IL | C 55How 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%61+33.3Reliability 24%42+10.2Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty54−4.6Momentum penalty54−4.6Experts Score= 55Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCCACA | 4.67 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Tree Removal Services in Blue Island, IL at a glance
How the 10 tree removal services we rated in Blue Island, IL compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A660%
- Grade B330%
- Grade C110%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up660%
- 4.80–4.89★110%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality3,43321%
- Professionalism3,70923%
- Responsiveness3,21420%
- Punctuality3,05119%
- Value2,94718%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,30347%
- Reasonable1,39451%
- Overpriced161%
- Not sure391%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated tree removal services in Blue Island, IL average 4.9★ on Google across 2,821 reviews. Wildwood Tree Service Inc. has the top rating (5.0★), and Smitty's Tree Service Inc. has the most reviews (1,658). Updated November 10, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,821 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Prime Tree Care, Inc
“Alex, Gonzello and crew are here as we speak. I've asked Alex for his crew to come out many times. They are very conscientious and respectful of my property, offer fair pricing and very considerate. They're my goto…” — Google review
#3
Liberty Tree Service
“Liberty Tree Service is a first class tree removal company. I'm very thankful for the work they performed at my home. Blake and his team were punctual, courteous, conscientious about protecting my property and my…” — Google review
#4
Smitty's Tree Service Inc.
“Arrived on time & did a FANTASTIC job!!! I couldn’t believe the size & efficiency of their trimming equipment. They also cleaned up as they were doing the trimming. Left the yard immaculate. My only lament is that…” — Google review
#5
Beavers Experts Tree Services Inc
“The tornados were not kind to my home! So many companies were either not returning my calls, were uninsured, or price gouging. I had 3 huge trees that were dangerously close to falling on top of my home. The Beavers…” — Google review
#6
New Look Lawn & Tree Full Service Inc
“10/10 . I called New Look Lawn & Tree and they got the job done in the next 3 days ! Great Price Nice & Quality service/work.” — Google review
#7
Ramos Tree Service
“Very professional and hard working team! From trimming to removal, they work swiftly and safely. The transformed my yard in two visits last year! Very reasonable, competitive pricing.” — Google review
#8
Orland Park Tree Removal
“The best - came out on a Saturday evening to help us with an 80 foot tree that fell on our house. Took care of the entire job by Monday morning. Such great people, fair pricing. The only tree service I trust!” — Google review
#9
County Tree Service
“Has crew out today for clean up after previous storms & they had to take out a tree, etc. Took them about 5 hours. Excellent hard working crew! I definitely would recommend” — Google review
#10
Horizon Land & Hardscape
“I highly recommend Horizon Land and Hardscape! Sal, the owner, did an amazing job laying down our new sod and was incredibly meticulous throughout the entire process. His communication was excellent from start to…” — Google review
How we pick tree removal services in Blue Island
We scan Google Maps for tree removal service listings in and around Blue Island, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated tree removal service in Blue Island?
Wildwood Tree Service Inc. has the highest Google rating on our Blue Island list: 5.0 out of 5 from 187 reviews (as of November 10, 2026).
Which tree removal service in Blue Island has the most reviews?
Smitty's Tree Service Inc. has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,658, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these tree removal services chosen?
Only open Blue Island-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.