13 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
6 of the 13 tree services on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency tree service in Sterling: Meister Tree Care Service, Logging & Land Management, LLC., open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meister Tree Care Service, Logging & Land Management, LLC. | 94 | 5.0★ (159) | Dixon, 10 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Brandon’s Tree Service | 92 | 4.9★ (59) | Dixon, 8 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | Stewart's Tree And Stump Removal | 90 | 4.4★ (59) | Danville, 6 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Cut Rite Tree Service | 85 | 4.6★ (33) | Clinton, 24 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Bass tree service | 84 | 2.3★ (3) | Rock Falls, 1 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | S&R Lawn & Tree Service | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Rock Falls, 2 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | McCormick's Nursery & Garden Center | 76 | 4.4★ (29) | Sterling | — |
| 8 | Perfect Tree Service & Stump Grinding LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (31) | Sterling | Sat · Sun · Evenings |
| 9 | T&S Tree Service | 65 | 5.0★ (36) | Clinton, 3 mi away | — |
| 10 | Hey Tree Service | 63 | 4.7★ (51) | Dixon, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1Meister Tree Care Service, Logging & Land Management, LLC.
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 159 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 59 Google reviews
#3Stewart's Tree And Stump Removal
Open 24/7 · 4.4 from 59 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 33 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 2.3 from 3 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 5 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 in Sterling
Based in Dixon, 10 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, 159 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 tree services are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |