Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Tree Services

We graded 26 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).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.91★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.

From 3,784 Google reviews of 26 top-rated tree services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.

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Best tree services for cabling & bracing

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1Ingram’s Tree Service logoIngram’s Tree Service★ 4.83 on this job6 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cabling & bracing”:Stars on this job 55%4.83★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%45Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) 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.79

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cabling & bracing” (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 cabling & bracing

★★★★★ Sherry · a month agoIngram’s Tree Service logoIngram’s Tree Service

Ingram tree service are the go to trè service for all your tree needs,they where good to me and my family. I would not trust anyone else!

Great priceTree stump grindingCabling & bracing
★★★★★ Lauren · 2 months agoIngram’s Tree Service logoIngram’s Tree Service

We had a great experience with Ingram's Tree Service! They communicated with us throughout the entire process, got us scheduled quickly, and took care of our 2 split trees fast so we didn’t have to worry about them falling and causing more damage. Everyone was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and made us…

Great priceTree stump grindingCabling & bracingTree stump removal
★★★★★ Suprenai · 3 years agoIngram’s Tree Service logoIngram’s Tree Service

This company was doing work for a neighbor. I inquired about some work and within 1 hour, the owner & his wonderful wife were done with the 1st job & worked the remaining day at my home. Their work is amazing. The employees are amazing. Ingram's was a one stop shop for tree removal, high and unaccessible tree limbs…

Cabling & bracingTree removalTree trimming & pruning+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tree services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Green Oak Tree Experts logoGreen Oak Tree ExpertsHigh Point, NCA 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%98+42.9Reliability 19%98+18.4Value 13%98+12.3Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%44+3.9Accountability 6%44+2.8Experts Score= 85Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–ACCC5.00—
2Integrity Tree Care LLC logoIntegrity Tree Care LLCElk River, MNB 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%90+39.4Reliability 19%90+16.9Value 13%94+11.8Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%37+3.2Accountability 6%44+2.8Experts Score= 79Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–ACDC5.00—
3Victory Tree Service, LLC logoVictory Tree Service, LLCElk River, MNB 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%94+41.1Reliability 19%94+17.6Value 13%79+9.9Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%29+2.5Accountability 6%44+2.8Experts Score= 79Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–BCDC5.00—
4Northstar Stump Grinding logoNorthstar Stump GrindingElk River, MNB 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%87+38.1Reliability 19%83+15.6Value 13%71+8.9Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%10+0.9Accountability 6%44+2.8Experts Score= 71Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–BCFC5.00—
5Tripp's Tree Service LLC logoTripp's Tree Service LLCElk River, MNB 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%83+36.3Reliability 19%79+14.8Value 13%83+10.4Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%6+0.5Accountability 6%44+2.8Experts Score= 70Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB–ACFC5.00—
6Shelton Tree Service logoShelton Tree ServiceHigh Point, NCB 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%44+15.4Reliability 15%87+13.1Craft & service 20%84+16.8Value 10%52+5.2Momentum 8%98+7.8Track record 7%94+6.6Accountability 5%2+0.1Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.CAACAAF4.84—
7River City Tree Service LLC logoRiver City Tree Service LLCElk River, MNC 58How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%75+32.8Reliability 19%75+14.1Value 13%2+0.3Momentum 10%67+6.7Track record 9%17+1.5Accountability 6%44+2.8Experts Score= 58Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BB–FBFC4.98—
8Miller Tree Service logoMiller Tree ServiceHigh Point, NCC 58How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%71+24.8Reliability 15%67+10Craft & service 20%9+1.8Value 10%37+3.7Momentum 8%75+6Track record 7%98+6.9Accountability 5%90+4.5Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBFDBAA4.94—
9Maple Springs Tree Service logoMaple Springs Tree ServiceJamestown, NYC 54How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%33+11.5Reliability 15%56+8.4Craft & service 20%78+15.6Value 10%6+0.6Momentum 8%94+7.5Track record 7%90+6.3Accountability 5%71+3.6Experts Score= 54Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.DCBFAAB4.78—
10North Metro Outdoor Services LLC logoNorth Metro Outdoor Services LLCElk River, MNC 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%48+16.8Reliability 15%71+10.7Craft & service 20%47+9.4Value 10%40+4Momentum 8%71+5.7Track record 7%33+2.3Accountability 5%81+4.1Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.CBCCBDA4.93—
11Wizard Lawn Service And Snow Plowing LLC. logoWizard Lawn Service And Snow Plowing LLC.Elk River, MNC 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%67+23.5Reliability 15%60+9Craft & service 20%34+6.8Value 10%21+2.1Momentum 8%50+4Track record 7%79+5.5Accountability 5%44+2.2Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBDDCBC5.00—
12Green Bear Tree Service LLC logoGreen Bear Tree Service LLCHigh Point, NCC 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%60+26.2Reliability 19%44+8.2Value 13%67+8.4Momentum 10%33+3.3Track record 9%56+4.9Accountability 6%10+0.6Experts Score= 52Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BC–BDCF4.97—

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”.

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

Great price · 54%
Reasonable · 45%
Overpriced · 0%
Not sure · 1%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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How we grade

Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.

Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).

Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.

Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.

Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.

Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.

Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.