22 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carbondale: Aaron's Tree Service, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clearview Tree Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Abundant Tree Care Services, 348 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #7.
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22 Carbondale tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron's Tree Service | 91 | 4.9★ (62) | Carbondale | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clearview Tree Services | 89 | 4.8★ (38) | Marion, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dresel Tree Service | 88 | 4.8★ (69) | Herrin, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ex-Tree | 87 | 5.0★ (226) | Herrin, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Tate Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (40) | Benton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Tyler’s Tree Trimming & Removal LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (7) | Herrin, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Abundant Tree Care Services | 84 | 4.9★ (348) | Herrin, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Frick's Tree Service | 84 | 4.6★ (18) | Du Quoin, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Endres Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (24) | Du Quoin, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (92) | Herrin, 22 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 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Herrin, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (348).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 1 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Carbondale
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 & D Tree Service, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Bush's Lawn & Tree Service | 14 mi | |
| Dan Payne Tree & Stump Removal | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Edwards Excavating & Tree Services | In Carbondale | |
| From the Ground Up Lawn and Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Gaskin tree service and stump removal | 16 mi | |
| Hillside Harvest Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| House Brothers | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Jesse James Tree & Timber Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Carbondale |
| Midwest Trimmers | 4.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Myson's Tree Services LLC.& Stump Removal | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| N.T. Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| SI Stump Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| SI Stump Removal | 18 mi | |
| Southern Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Stanley's Home Improvement | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Threlkeld Lawn Services | 4.5★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Top To Bottom Tree Service and Stump Grinding | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| United Tree Service | 18 mi | |
| Xtreme Tree Removal LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carbondale. 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 Illinois, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 22 Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 |