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.
From 3,784 Google reviews of 26 top-rated tree services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best tree services for tree trimming & pruning
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Green Oak Tree Experts932
Miller Tree Service913
Victory Tree Service, LLC854
Green Bear Tree Service LLC845
Triad Tree Removal836
Integrity Tree Care LLC827
Dillon Tree Service818
Lee's Tree Services, NC78Job 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
Surprisingly great experience from a tree removal company! I am used to tree removal companies showing up late, overcharging and leaving behind a mess. Rick is extremely knowledgeable, professional and highly efficient. He arrived on time, executed the scope-of-work, and cleaned up all of the branches (not just the…
I recommend Millers Tree Service as a 5 star +. You can count on them for expert service at a great price. They have exceeded all of my expectations. I was so impressed how they cleaned up all the debris after they removed and trimmed our trees.
They did a great job! They had to do a lot of maneuvering to get to the limbs over the house. Our back yard is almost 3 stories high from the ground. Side yard they had to climb the trees. Worth every penny. Very professional arborists.
Satisfied with their work. Had several dead trees cut down and trees trimmed along driveway. Plan to use again for tree removal and stump grinding work near my house.
We had a huge Bradford pear tree in the back yard close to our fence that needed to go. My experience with this company was excellent from start to finish. Prompt communication, arrived when they said they would, efficiently and carefully handled the job with no damage to any of our property. I felt the price was…
There is a reason they have a 5.0 rating. Arrived on time, great communication, work done exactly as asked and all at a very fair price. Highly recommend!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tree services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
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| 1 | Green Oak Tree ExpertsHigh Point, NC | A 85 | AA–ACCC | 5.00 | — |
| 2 | Integrity Tree Care LLCElk River, MN | B 79 | AA–ACDC | 5.00 | — |
| 3 | Victory Tree Service, LLCElk River, MN | B 79 | AA–BCDC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 | B 71 | AA–BCFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 5 |  Tripp's Tree Service LLCElk River, MN | B 70 | AB–ACFC | 5.00 | — |
| 6 |  Shelton Tree ServiceHigh Point, NC | B 65 | CAACAAF | 4.84 | — |
| 7 |  River City Tree Service LLCElk River, MN | C 58 | BB–FBFC | 4.98 | — |
| 8 | Miller Tree ServiceHigh Point, NC | C 58 | BBFDBAA | 4.94 | — |
| 9 |  Maple Springs Tree ServiceJamestown, NY | C 54 | DCBFAAB | 4.78 | — |
| 10 |  North Metro Outdoor Services LLCElk River, MN | C 53 | CBCCBDA | 4.93 | — |
| 11 |  Wizard Lawn Service And Snow Plowing LLC.Elk River, MN | C 53 | BBDDCBC | 5.00 | — |
| 12 | Green Bear Tree Service LLCHigh Point, NC | C 52 | BC–BDCF | 4.97 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
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Price verdicts by year
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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.