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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1Liberty Tree Service logoLiberty Tree Service★ 5.00 on this job29 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%29Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
2New Look Lawn & Tree Full Service Inc logoNew Look Lawn & Tree Full Service Inc★ 5.00 on this job28 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
3Smitty's Tree Service Inc. logoSmitty's Tree Service Inc.★ 4.86 on this job446 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%4.86★Number of such jobs 25%446Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84
4Prime Tree Care, Inc logoPrime Tree Care, Inc★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82
5Orland Park Tree Removal logoOrland Park Tree Removal★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 72Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.72
6Wildwood Tree Service Inc. logoWildwood Tree Service Inc.★ 4.67 on this job6 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 64Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.64
7County Tree Service logoCounty Tree Service★ 4.32 on this job19 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning”:Stars on this job 55%4.32★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%66Job match= 39Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.39

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Tree trimming & pruning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about tree trimming & pruning

JohnLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★
Smitty's Tree Service Inc. logoSmitty'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 it was so long a wait since the August tornado, but that couldn’t be helped , as they were SO BUSY!…

Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
Connie2 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★★★★★
New Look Lawn & Tree Full Service Inc logoNew Look Lawn & Tree Full Service…

Excellent team work! Impeccable work and cleanup, highly recommend! Very respectful of owner’s wishes.

Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
LarryLocal Guide · 49 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 months ago★★★★★
County Tree Service logoCounty Tree Service

What a great experience! I had trees that needed to come down asap! They were in a very dangerous location and my wife was very concerned about the damage they could cause! I called Brian and he came out and gave me an estimate! The quote was outstanding and they came out the next day! They did the job safely and…

Great priceTree trimming & pruningTree removal
Jim2 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★
Smitty's Tree Service Inc. logoSmitty's Tree Service Inc.

I couldn't be more pleased with the service. The workers were prompt, courteous, professional, easy to converse with and left the property as neat as they found it when they first arrived. I would enthusiastically recommend Smitty's Tree Service to anyone searching for tree removal and pruning.

Tree trimming & pruning
CarmelLocal Guide · 16 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
Smitty's Tree Service Inc. logoSmitty's Tree Service Inc.

Great company. Sandy came out to give me an estimate. She was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and friendly and knew her job. She gave me suggestions regarding my job. Then when the work was done they did a wonderful job. I had two trees trimmed and they were thorough and the guys did a great job. This is a company that knows what they are doing.

Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruningService not listed
Ron2 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Smitty's Tree Service Inc. logoSmitty's Tree Service Inc.

Smitty’s is very professional and courteous. My yard looks much better than before they started.

Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Prime Tree Care, Inc logoPrime Tree Care, IncBlue Island, ILA 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—
2Beavers Experts Tree Services Inc logoBeavers Experts Tree Services IncBlue Island, ILA 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—
3Wildwood Tree Service Inc. logoWildwood Tree Service Inc.Blue Island, ILA 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.AAAAAA4.96—
4Liberty Tree Service logoLiberty Tree ServiceBlue Island, ILA 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.AAAAAA4.95—
5New Look Lawn & Tree Full Service Inc logoNew Look Lawn & Tree Full Service IncBlue Island, ILA 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.AAAAAB4.90—
6Ramos Tree Service logoRamos Tree ServiceBlue Island, ILA 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—
7Orland Park Tree Removal logoOrland Park Tree RemovalBlue Island, ILB 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—
8Smitty's Tree Service Inc. logoSmitty's Tree Service Inc.Blue Island, ILB 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.BBAAAB4.76—
9County Tree Service logoCounty Tree ServiceBlue Island, ILB 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.BBCAAF4.72—
10Horizon Land & Hardscape logoHorizon Land & HardscapeBlue Island, ILC 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.BCCACA4.67—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

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.

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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.