Analyzing 8,043,4988M ReviewsFor 22,80322.8K Experts
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 13,460 Google reviews of 74 top-rated tree removal services nationwide; 8 of them in Rockford, IL. Updated November 3, 2026.
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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 |  Teodoro Tree ServiceRockford, 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+15.2Experts 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 | — |
| 2 |  Healing Tree Myofascial TherapyRockford, IL | A 97How 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%97+29.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, 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. | AAA–A– | 4.98 | — |
| 3 |  Just The StumpRockford, IL | A 97How 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 97Not 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– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Tree Care EnterprisesRockford, IL | A 93How 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%95+23Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.94 | — |
| 5 |  Olson Tree Service, IncRockford, IL | A 91How 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%93+54.6Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 91Not 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. | AAAAB– | 4.96 | — |
| 6 |  Tree Care EnterprisesRockford, IL | A 88How 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. | AAAAAD | 4.93 | — |
| 7 |  Busy Beaver Tree CareRockford, 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 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%6+0.4Craft & service penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAF | 4.86 | — |
| 8 |  ASAP Tree Pros, Inc.Rockford, IL | A 80How 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%99+7Craft & service penalty80−2Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.79 | — |
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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How the 8 tree removal services we rated in Rockford, IL compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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 Rockford, IL average 5.0★ on Google across 1,561 reviews. Ferrals Family Landscaping & Tree Services has the top rating (5.0★), and Tree Care Enterprises has the most reviews (393). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,561 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Thank you so much for being fast, responsive and helping us figure out our drainage situation. The yard looks great. We plan to reach out again in the fall for the next phase of our projects!” — Google review
“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.” — Google review
“They did a good job removing all the dead limbs from my birch tree and pruning the limbs overhanging the house. Clean up was also very good.” — Google review
“These guys did an amazing job. A lot of obstacles in there way and they didn't hit anything. Highly recommend. Incredible price! Very quick, very professional.” — Google review
“I have had Gary and his team out for a couple jobs, one of them was trimming some branches but recently he took down 2 giant hackberry trees hanging over my house. They brought in a huge crane and lots of heavy…” — Google review
“I have been seeing Mary once a month for over two years for severe neck pain and headaches. I tried many treatments before, but nothing worked until I found her. Mary is incredibly knowledgeable and truly understands…” — Google review
“I'm very impressed with Teodoro Tree service. Communication was excellent from quote to finished work. The crew was well prepared and extremely respectful of the property. They placed plywood down to make sure not…” — Google review
“Absolutely amazing experience with Kim and Mark and the rest of their team! Hired them for removal of a huge Oak in my backyard that hung over the entire house and it was so fun to watch. After 2 tireless days…” — Google review
“I can’t say enough about Double duty!!! The owners are amazing and they did a fantastic job rebuilding a retaining wall with stairs and removing 4 bushes in our pool area. They battled 100 degree heat and wasp stings…” — Google review
“This is our second time using Just the stump. Jason is very quick and accurate. He is very fair on prices and does a great job!!” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for tree removal service listings in and around Rockford, 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.
Ferrals Family Landscaping & Tree Services has the highest Google rating on our Rockford list: 5.0 out of 5 from 151 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Tree Care Enterprises has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 393, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Rockford-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.
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