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Best Tree Services in Brainerd, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Brainerd: Nate's Property Maintenance LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Whits End Tree Care, LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 20.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Nic's Works LLC, 162 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.

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

20 Brainerd tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Brainerd at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Brainerd at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Nate's Property Maintenance LLC645.0★ (73)Baxter, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Nic's Works LLC635.0★ (162)Baxter, 7 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Toenyan Tree Service LLC634.9★ (53)Baxter, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
4New Leaf Tree Service625.0★ (26)BrainerdSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Mike's Tree Company, LLC624.9★ (126)Brainerd——
6Whits End Tree Care, LLC.625.0★ (26)Baxter, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
7Steffen Contracting Inc & Tree624.7★ (13)Brainerd24/7—
8Canopy Climbing Co.605.0★ (22)BrainerdSat—
9Martin Tree Solutions585.0★ (73)North Branch, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Vince's Tree574.9★ (14)Baxter, 1 mi away——

The 20 best tree services in Brainerd, ranked

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

  2. #2 Nic's Works LLC

    Based in Baxter, 7 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, the most in Brainerd.

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

    • 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    954 Poplar Dr, East Gull Lake, MN 56401
    View profile for Nic's Works LLC(218) 270-0861

  3. #3 Toenyan Tree Service LLC

    Based in Baxter, 2 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7800 Highland Scenic Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
    View profile for Toenyan Tree Service LLC(218) 232-3000

  4. #4 New Leaf Tree Service

    Based in Brainerd

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–12 AM
    Address
    11547 Executive Acres Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for New Leaf Tree Service(218) 537-8219

  5. #5 Mike's Tree Company, LLC

    Based in Brainerd

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5906 Pine Beach Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Mike's Tree Company, LLC(218) 825-8207

  8. #8 Canopy Climbing Co.

    Based in Brainerd

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    CR-3, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Canopy Climbing Co.(320) 249-4421

  9. #9 Martin Tree Solutions

    Based in North Branch, 20 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Martin Tree Solutions(701) 651-3173

  10. #10 Vince's Tree

    Based in Baxter, 1 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Vince's Tree(218) 820-7108

  11. #11 Kubesh Tree Service

    Based in Brainerd

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    11860 Stallman Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Kubesh Tree Service(218) 838-3178

  12. #12 I Saw It In MN

    Based in Brainerd

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17070 MN-371, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for I Saw It In MN(763) 286-4642

  13. #13 Carr's Tree Service

    Based in Brainerd

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17206 County Rd 25 NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Carr's Tree Service(218) 367-3355

  14. #14 SS Lawn and Landscape

    Based in Brainerd

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    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
    Address
    19810 See Gull Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for SS Lawn and Landscape(218) 296-1967

  15. #15 Harbo Mulch Inc

    Based in Brainerd

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    5843 County Rd 45, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Harbo Mulch Inc(218) 838-3185

  16. #16 Little Yukon

    Based in Brainerd

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4805 Ojibwa Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Little Yukon(218) 330-6067

Also serving Brainerd

7 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 Brainerd
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arborscape Tree & Landscape1.0★ (1)22 mi
Ben the Tree Guy5.0★ (2)In Brainerd
Brainerd Lakes Area Stump Grinding19 mi
Brainerd Tree Moving and Sales1.0★ (1)2 mi
Northfork Ventures LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Palomino Sewer Service4.4★ (13)In Brainerd
Tree Solutions Inc.4 mi

How much do tree services cost in Brainerd?

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

How much do tree services cost in Brainerd?
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 Brainerd tree services

We scored 20 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Brainerd?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Brainerd, MN is Nate's Property Maintenance LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nic's Works LLC (#2) and Toenyan Tree Service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 20 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Brainerd?

ContractorsRanked ranks 20 tree services serving Brainerd, MN. 12 of them are based in Brainerd; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Brainerd are open 24/7?

4 ranked tree services in Brainerd post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nate's Property Maintenance LLC (#1), Whits End Tree Care, LLC. (#6) and Steffen Contracting Inc & Tree (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Brainerd work on weekends?

11 of 20 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nate's Property Maintenance LLC (#1), Nic's Works LLC (#2) and Toenyan Tree Service LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Brainerd?

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

What Google rating do Brainerd tree services have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated tree services in Brainerd is 5.0★, with a median of 24 reviews. Nic's Works LLC has the most, 162 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Brainerd?

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.

Update log for Brainerd

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 tree services serving Brainerd.

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