121 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ballenger Creek: Patrick Musser Tree Service, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Axcobar Tree Experts., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 121.
Most-reviewed: Axcobar Tree Experts., 733 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 121 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
121 Ballenger Creek tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 121 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Musser Tree Service | 89 | 4.9★ (71) | Darnestown, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Axcobar Tree Experts. | 88 | 5.0★ (733) | Rockville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | A1 Tree Pros | 87 | 5.0★ (242) | Frederick, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | MC Tree Service LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (9) | Ballenger Creek | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Alexander Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Ballenger Creek | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AC Tree Service LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (86) | Hagerstown, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | L.C Tree Services LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (90) | Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rock Creek Tree, Turf & Landscape | 84 | 4.9★ (218) | Darnestown, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Top Stump LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Brookside, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Shifflett Tree Service | 83 | 4.5★ (58) | Washington, D.C., 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 733 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (733).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, 242 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballenger Creek
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballenger Creek
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hagerstown, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darnestown, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookside, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 262 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Purcellville, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballenger Creek
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, 197 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charles Town, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Purcellville, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charles Town, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walkersville, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 121 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Chance Lawncare and Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Arborstone, llc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Bartlett Tree Experts | 4.8★ (104) | 19 mi |
| Bent-Z-Tree LLC | 5.0★ (31) | 17 mi |
| Calcano Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| Castle Home and Lawn Care LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Ballenger Creek |
| CJA TREE SERVICE AND LANDSCAPING LLC | In Ballenger Creek | |
| Clean Cut Lawn and Tree Service | 3.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| Everest Landscape & Tree | 5.0★ (1) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Greenlink, Inc. | 3.6★ (31) | 22 mi |
| King of Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| LYNX TREE SERVICE LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Martin & Son Landscaping LLC | 3.3★ (4) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Nativescapes | 5.0★ (4) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Oak Tree Masonry Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Portillo and Son Landscaping and Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| SavATree - Tree Service & Lawn Care | 4.8★ (129) | 25 mi |
| Spring Landscaping Castillo | 3.0★ (2) | In Ballenger Creek |
| Terrascape Services, LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Ballenger Creek |
| U.S. Lawns - Gaithersburg | 4.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ballenger Creek. 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 121 Ballenger Creek tree services on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Ballenger Creek data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |