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Best Tree Services in Athens, AL (2026)

88 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Athens: Rocket City Tree Service, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 303 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SDV Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.

  3. 48

    Most-reviewed: Fairway Lawns of Huntsville, 658 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 88 ranked; ranked #48.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

88 Athens tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 88 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Athens at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Athens at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rocket City Tree Service664.9★ (303)Athens24/7Overall
2SDV Tree Service665.0★ (179)Athens24/7Emergencies
3Huntsville Tree Service655.0★ (109)Athens24/7—
4Diamond Tree Service644.9★ (102)Athens24/7—
5RC Tree Services, LLC634.8★ (80)Athens24/7—
6Dryad Tree Service625.0★ (38)Athens24/7—
7J&C Tree Experts624.9★ (195)AthensSat · Evenings—
811 Tree Master624.9★ (39)Athens24/7—
9DLC Tree Services LLC615.0★ (26)Athens24/7—
10Ogle Tree Service LLC614.9★ (57)Athens24/7—

The 88 best tree services in Athens, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 SDV Tree Service

    Based in Athens

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for SDV Tree Service(256) 956-4376

  4. #4 Diamond Tree Service

    Based in Athens

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Diamond Tree Service(256) 363-6861

  5. #5 RC Tree Services, LLC

    Based in Athens

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for RC Tree Services, LLC(256) 465-7065

  6. #6 Dryad Tree Service

    Based in Athens

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Dryad Tree Service(256) 929-5159

  7. #7 J&C Tree Experts

    Based in Athens

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for J&C Tree Experts(256) 424-3180

  8. #8 11 Tree Master

    Based in Athens

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for 11 Tree Master(938) 902-0550

  9. #9 DLC Tree Services LLC

    Based in Athens

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for DLC Tree Services LLC(256) 616-2999

  10. #10 Ogle Tree Service LLC

    Based in Athens

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Ogle Tree Service LLC(931) 993-4722

  11. #11 JR Tree Services

    Based in Athens

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for JR Tree Services(804) 647-5637

  13. #13 Boom Tree Services LLC

    Based in Fort Payne, 24 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 377 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Boom Tree Services LLC(256) 419-0756

  17. #17 North Alabama Tree Service

    Based in Harvest, 8 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14682 E Limestone Rd, Harvest, AL 35749
    View profile for North Alabama Tree Service(256) 374-2193

  18. #18 Diamond Tree Services

    Based in Athens

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Diamond Tree Services(256) 777-4598

  19. #19 Top Notch Tree Service

    Based in Huntsville, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Top Notch Tree Service(256) 551-8388

  22. #22 Cuttin' Up

    Based in Athens

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Cuttin' Up(256) 468-1814

Tree services ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 88 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Athens, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Original Webster Tree Company585.0★ (23)13 mi
27Ware Tree Co584.3★ (6)In Athens
28Greene Lawn & Tree Services584.2★ (5)In Athens
29Mr. Green Jeans Tree Service & Landscaping LLC584.9★ (63)In Athens
30Total Tree Service & Removal LLC.584.9★ (20)In Athens
31Adams Tree Service585.0★ (20)In Athens
32Alabama Arbor575.0★ (56)22 mi
33Top Notch Tree Service575.0★ (13)In Athens
34Midway Trее574.9★ (105)21 mi
35Cortes DL Tree Services575.0★ (30)20 mi
36Shumate's Tree Service574.8★ (6)In Athens
37A1 Tree Services564.3★ (15)In Athens
38Bobbys Tree Service & Stump Removal564.6★ (11)In Athens
39ACE Tree Service564.6★ (46)21 mi
40Chief Tree Service565.0★ (3)In Athens
41BrentsStumpGrinding LLC565.0★ (120)24 mi
42Bartley Tree Services LLC555.0★ (7)15 mi
43Huntsville Tree Pro555.0★ (9)18 mi
44Green Legacy Landscaping555.0★ (101)In Athens
45Waylon’s Stump Removal555.0★ (14)In Athens
46Spartan Tree Service553.9★ (51)19 mi
47The Tree Gorilla545.0★ (8)18 mi
48Fairway Lawns of Huntsville544.7★ (658)17 mi
49Echo Professional Tree Services545.0★ (7)18 mi
50All American Tree Service544.7★ (29)21 mi

Also serving Athens

20 more tree services within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked tree services serving Athens
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Lawn Care3.9★ (7)23 mi
APEX RESTORATION DKI2.8★ (33)23 mi
Baileys tree service5.0★ (1)18 mi
Berryman Tree Service Huntsville4.4★ (7)24 mi
Blossomwood Tree Service5.0★ (1)18 mi
Brownsferry Mercantile, Athens Alabama Dirt Mulch Gravel Topsoil4.1★ (102)In Athens
CTS Tree Services Huntsville5.0★ (21)24 mi
Decatur Tree Guys5.0★ (2)15 mi
DNT Tree and Landscaping LLC4.8★ (24)25 mi
Fry & Henson Trucking & Excavating4.5★ (2)19 mi
HELP-U3.0★ (2)18 mi
Keith's Discount Tree Experts5.0★ (3)18 mi
Kyle's Lawn Care and Tree RemovalIn Athens
McKinney and Son Tree Service5.0★ (1)In Athens
Piney Creek Landscape, Co. | Landscaping | Brick Patios | Retaining Walls5.0★ (13)In Athens
Prominence Contracting LLC5.0★ (6)In Athens
Sabree Tree And Lawn Service5.0★ (1)18 mi
Sparks Forestry Inc.5.0★ (3)14 mi
Stallworth's Tree Service Huntsville4.8★ (38)19 mi
TractorWorkz LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi

How much do tree services cost in Athens?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athens. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in Athens?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire a tree service in Alabama

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.

How we ranked Athens tree services

We scored 88 Athens tree services on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Athens data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in Athens: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Athens?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Athens, AL is Rocket City Tree Service with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 303 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SDV Tree Service (#2) and Huntsville Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 88 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Athens?

ContractorsRanked ranks 88 tree services serving Athens, AL. 33 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Athens are open 24/7?

37 ranked tree services in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rocket City Tree Service (#1), SDV Tree Service (#2) and Huntsville Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Athens work on weekends?

77 of 88 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rocket City Tree Service (#1), SDV Tree Service (#2) and Huntsville Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Athens?

Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Athens. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Athens tree services have?

The median Google rating among 88 rated tree services in Athens is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. Fairway Lawns of Huntsville has the most, 658 reviews, and ranks #48. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire a tree service in Athens?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Athens

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 tree services serving Athens.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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