26 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Athens: Mynatt's Tree Care, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): K & S Lawn and Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: TurfScapes of Tennessee LLC, 262 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #10.
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26 Athens tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mynatt's Tree Care | 60 | 5.0★ (5) | Athens | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | K & S Lawn and Tree Service | 59 | 4.7★ (59) | Dayton, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tony's Tree Services | 58 | 4.4★ (19) | Athens | Sat | — |
| 4 | Smith tree removal and lawn Care | 58 | 5.0★ (38) | Cleveland, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | CB’s Tree and Landscape Service | 57 | 5.0★ (60) | Loudon, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Tennessee Tree Service | 56 | 4.7★ (14) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hall Outdoor Services | 56 | 5.0★ (56) | Cleveland, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Harris Stump Grinding | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Athens | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Scenic City Stump Grinding, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | Collegedale, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | TurfScapes of Tennessee LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (262) | Cleveland, 17 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collegedale, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lighting contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harriman, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tellico Village, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cordell Construction & Paving | 45 | 3.7★ (10) | 22 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Seasons Lawn & Property Maintenance | 23 mi | |
| ABC 1.2 Tree Service | 12 mi | |
| ABC12Tree, Tree Removal Services | 22 mi | |
| All Season Landscaping & Excavating | 4.5★ (51) | In Athens |
| Arbor Care Tree Service | 22 mi | |
| Blue Cord | In Athens | |
| Chase Tree and Stump Removal | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Clear skies | In Athens | |
| Dead Wood Tree Service, LLC. | 20 mi | |
| Feezell Total Maintenance | 4.7★ (110) | In Athens |
| Fenix Landscaping and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Gonzalez Hardscape & Services, LLC | 5.0★ (45) | In Athens |
| Grace Tree Service | 5 mi | |
| Grind It Now | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Jenkins Tree Service | 4.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Kelley's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Larry's Tree Services | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| QuickCut Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Reeds stump grinding | 10 mi | |
| TM Landscaping & Design | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athens. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 26 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Athens data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |