33 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carthage: Swartz Tree Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terry's Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 184 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #17.
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33 Carthage tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swartz Tree Service | 61 | 4.9★ (43) | Joplin, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Reasonable stump removal | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Carthage | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Terry's Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (39) | Joplin, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Cupps Tree Service. | 60 | 3.9★ (17) | Carthage | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Faith tree & outdoor services llc | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Carthage | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mailes Tree Service | 58 | 4.8★ (32) | Joplin, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | R & J Buckettruck Tree Services | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | Carl Junction, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Dudley's Tree and Stump Services | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Carl Junction, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Teo's Tree Service | 57 | 4.8★ (25) | Carl Junction, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tree 53 | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Joplin, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 184 Google reviews, the most in Carthage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bella Vista, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 24 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sawz Out Tree Services LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Quality Lawn & Landscape | 51 | 4.4★ (76) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Joe's Tree Service, LLC. | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Cophers lawncare & property maintenance | 50 | 4.8★ (16) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Darker Premium Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 31 | GRIP-CUTS LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Soaking Up The Son Yard Service, LLC | 49 | 3.6★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 33 | Dependable Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 49 | 4.9★ (27) | 12 mi |
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-1 Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| All About Cutting LLC | In Carthage | |
| Baugh Tree Service | 9 mi | |
| Burrow Stump Removal | In Carthage | |
| C J's Precision Tree LLC Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| C&H Tree Removal | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Harry Fox Land Clearing & Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Jasco Tree Service | In Carthage | |
| Land Tree Service | 10 mi | |
| McCormick Superior Firewood | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Odd Jobs & Dirty Work Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Carthage |
| Odd Jobs and Dirty Work Tree Service | 3.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Precision Tree Services LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| R&D Lawn Care and Landscaping | In Carthage | |
| Renfro Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Scott's Landscape and Excavation | 4.5★ (21) | In Carthage |
| SERVPRO of Carthage, Joplin | 4.8★ (218) | In Carthage |
| TWO BROTHERS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Woodchuckers Tree Service | In Carthage | |
| Yahweh Tree Services, LLC | In Carthage |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carthage. 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 33 Carthage 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carthage data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |