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Best Tree Services in Austin, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Austin: Rock Creek Tree and Stump Removal llc, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Freeborn-Mower Tree Service, 32 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked after Rock Creek Tree and Stump Removal llc; ranked #2.

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

5 Austin tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 tree services in Austin at a glance

Top 5 tree services in Austin at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rock Creek Tree and Stump Removal llc634.9★ (46)Austin—Overall
2Freeborn-Mower Tree Service594.9★ (32)Albert Lea, 21 mi away—Most reviews
3Albert Lea Tree Services553.7★ (6)Albert Lea, 11 mi away——
4Diego Landscaping & Tree Services535.0★ (3)AustinSat—
5American Homes LLC455.0★ (6)Albert Lea, 20 mi away——

The 5 best tree services in Austin, ranked

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

  3. #3 Albert Lea Tree Services

    Based in Albert Lea, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    85459 S Island Cir, Hollandale, MN 56045
    View profile for Albert Lea Tree Services(507) 377-8733

  5. #5 American Homes LLC

    Based in Albert Lea, 20 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1317 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
    View profile for American Homes LLC(507) 318-0128

How much do tree services cost in Austin?

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

How much do tree services cost in Austin?
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 Minnesota

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Minnesota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.

How we ranked Austin tree services

We scored 5 Austin 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 November 3, 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 Austin 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 Austin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Austin?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Austin, MN is Rock Creek Tree and Stump Removal llc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews. Freeborn-Mower Tree Service (#2) and Albert Lea Tree Services (#3) follow. We ranked 5 tree services on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Austin?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 tree services serving Austin, MN. 2 of them are based in Austin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which tree services in Austin work on weekends?

1 of 5 ranked tree services post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Diego Landscaping & Tree Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Austin?

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 Austin. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Austin tree services have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated tree services in Austin is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Rock Creek Tree and Stump Removal llc has the most, 46 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Austin?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Minnesota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.

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.

Do tree services outside Austin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Austin city center, our service radius for tree services. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Austin

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 tree services serving Austin.

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