131 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Big Lake: Integrity Tree Care LLC, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GR Tree Service MN, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 131.
Most-reviewed: West Metro Lawn & Snow, 347 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 131 ranked; ranked #15.
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131 Big Lake tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 62 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 131 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrity Tree Care LLC | 92 | 5.0★ (63) | Big Lake | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | GR Tree Service MN | 89 | 4.8★ (24) | Big Lake | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Trees by Forrest | 87 | 4.9★ (75) | Corcoran, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Victory Tree Service, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (90) | Elk River, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Eggert's Tree Service | 86 | 4.9★ (57) | Albertville, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | AAA Tree Care Landscaping | 86 | 4.7★ (91) | Anoka, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Simpson & Sons Tree Service | 86 | 3.8★ (48) | Big Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gold Leaf Tree Services inc. | 86 | 5.0★ (227) | Cottage Grove, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Hansons Tree Service & Landscaping | 85 | 4.7★ (18) | Elk River, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Judd's Stump Grinding | 85 | 5.0★ (17) | Big Lake | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 227 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Maple Grove, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 347 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Corcoran, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Andover, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zimmerman, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Falls, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 131 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Family Tree & Brush Services | 4.8★ (24) | 23 mi |
| Advanced Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Big Lake |
| Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape Inc | 4.0★ (8) | 25 mi |
| Bee's Tree Service | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| Best Outdoor Services | 4.3★ (49) | 20 mi |
| Chop N Chip Tree Services | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| First Class Restorations and Sand Blasting Inc | 4.4★ (7) | In Big Lake |
| Good Faith Tree Service | 4.7★ (26) | 22 mi |
| Home Star Roofing and Siding of Maple Grove | 5.0★ (9) | 21 mi |
| Innovative Landscapes, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Iron and Oak Commercial Log Splitters | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Ken's Tree Service | 4.7★ (29) | 24 mi |
| Little Beavs Stump Grinding | In Big Lake | |
| Mid State Tree Service | 3.5★ (6) | 20 mi |
| Nick's Tree & Landscape | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Nowthen Nursery and Great Northern Landscapes. Inc | 4.7★ (45) | 13 mi |
| Pro Tree & Builders | 4.4★ (14) | 17 mi |
| T & C Dirtworks | In Big Lake | |
| Tree Solutions Inc. | In Big Lake | |
| Trent's Tree Service | 4.3★ (11) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Big Lake. 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. In Minnesota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 131 Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 |