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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1Dorler Landscape Designs LLC logoDorler Landscape Designs LLC★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Landscape installations”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%45Job match= 85Stars 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.85
2Urban Landscaping Solutions logoUrban Landscaping Solutions★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Landscape installations”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%50Job 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
3Winning Tree LLC logoWinning Tree LLC★ 3.67 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Landscape installations”:Stars on this job 55%3.67★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%23Job match= 45Stars 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.45

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Landscape installations” (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 landscape installations

Brenda4 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★★★★★
Urban Landscaping Solutions logoUrban Landscaping Solutions

Andy and the rest of the team are great! The price was very reasonable and the work they did is superb! I highly recommend them. We are having them back for more work this fall.

Customer photo from Brenda's review
Reasonable priceStone landscapingRock landscapingLandscape installations
Maria2 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 months ago★★★★★
Winning Tree LLC logoWinning Tree LLC

Winning Tree did a fantastic job with our landscaping project! They were extremely responsive and worked with us on design and plant selection. Best of all, they really listened to our input and designed a project to meet our exact preferences. The design is beautiful, and the crew was fantastic. They worked 11…

Reasonable priceLandscape design constructionLandscape installations
Joe5 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Dorler Landscape Designs LLC logoDorler Landscape Designs LLC

We were extremely satisfied with the services provided by Dorler. I've used five different landscaping companies, and I consider Dorler to be number 1! His estimate was very fair and accurate. He provided very professional service in a most timely manner.

Reasonable priceLandscape installationsLandscaping maintenanceLandscape design
Ineke5 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 years ago★★★★★
Urban Landscaping Solutions logoUrban Landscaping Solutions

I was fortunate to have found Urban Landscaping Solutions! I had a vision of what I was looking for and Andy and his team came up with a great plan to make it happen. They did a fantastic job. I will definitely recommend this company to anyone!

Grading & reslopingLandscape installationsRock landscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mark2 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 3 years ago★★★★★
Dorler Landscape Designs LLC logoDorler Landscape Designs LLC

We have been very happy with the services that Dorler Landscape Designs have provided for us. Thank you!

Landscape installationsLandscape managementLawn care+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BruceLocal Guide · 2 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 years ago★★★★★
Dorler Landscape Designs LLC logoDorler Landscape Designs LLC

This is my 3rd year of maintenance after initial design and installation. I am very satisfied with the work to date.

Landscape installationsLandscaping designLandscaping maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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.