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Best Tree Services in Cedar Falls, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cedar Falls: Tri County Tree Pros, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Valley Tree Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Moeller Lawn Care & More LLC., 171 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #8.

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

23 Cedar Falls tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Waterloo ranking. See Tree services in Waterloo

Top 10 tree services in Cedar Falls at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Cedar Falls at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tri County Tree Pros665.0★ (140)Cedar Falls24/7Overall
2Cedar Valley Tree Solutions645.0★ (32)Cedar Falls24/7Emergencies
3Owens Property Service635.0★ (156)Cedar Falls——
4Fowlkes Tree and Stump Removal604.9★ (57)Waterloo, 20 mi away24/7—
5Affordable Property Maintenance593.7★ (6)Cedar Falls24/7—
6Waterloo Tree Service593.3★ (7)Cedar Falls24/7—
7Twin City Tree Services585.0★ (7)Cedar FallsSat · Sun—
8Moeller Lawn Care & More LLC.585.0★ (171)Cedar FallsSatMost reviews
9Dostal Tree Service LLC585.0★ (3)Cedar Falls24/7—
10Randy Flodeen Four Seasons Tree Service584.2★ (17)Cedar FallsSat · Evenings—

The 23 best tree services in Cedar Falls, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Cedar Falls

    #1 Tri County Tree Pros

    Based in Cedar Falls

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Tri County Tree Pros(319) 415-1240

  3. #3 Owens Property Service

    Based in Cedar Falls

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10121 Winslow Rd, Janesville, IA 50647
    View profile for Owens Property Service(319) 230-1962

  6. #6 Waterloo Tree Service

    Based in Cedar Falls

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Waterloo Tree Service(319) 214-3904

  9. #9 Dostal Tree Service LLC

    Based in Cedar Falls

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5521 Ranchero Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Dostal Tree Service LLC(319) 478-2324

  12. #12 The Cutting Edge Tree Co.

    Based in Waterloo, 7 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    542 Indiana St, Waterloo, IA 50703
    View profile for The Cutting Edge Tree Co.

  14. #14 Steimel Tree Service

    Based in Waterloo, 6 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1104 Ridgemont Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
    View profile for Steimel Tree Service(319) 215-7067

  15. #15 Affordable Tree Service

    Based in Cedar Falls

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    8210 N Pilot Grove Rd, Dunkerton, IA 50626
    View profile for Affordable Tree Service(319) 822-2573

  16. #16 Twin Oaks Tree Services

    Based in Waterloo, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    437 Crestridge Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702
    View profile for Twin Oaks Tree Services(319) 296-9324

  17. #17 Planetary Tree Service

    Based in Cedar Falls

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    166 Brovan Blvd, Evansdale, IA 50707
    View profile for Planetary Tree Service(319) 234-2563

  18. #18 TruGreen Lawn Care

    Based in Cedar Falls

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 141 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5701 Westminster Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for TruGreen Lawn Care(833) 418-5004

  19. #19 Expert Tree Co, LLC

    Based in Waterloo, 5 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3233 Burton Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
    View profile for Expert Tree Co, LLC(319) 233-8589

  20. #20 Black Hawk Tree Service

    Based in Cedar Falls

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8828 Fox Rd, Jesup, IA 50648
    View profile for Black Hawk Tree Service(319) 529-0835

  21. #21 B&K Lawn Care

    Based in Cedar Falls

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3132 Big Woods Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for B&K Lawn Care(319) 415-6934

  23. #23 Trees Construction llc

    Based in Cedar Falls

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5419 W Bennington Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    View profile for Trees Construction llc(319) 266-2447

How much do tree services cost in Cedar Falls?

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

How much do tree services cost in Cedar Falls?
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 Iowa

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Iowa, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.

How we ranked Cedar Falls tree services

We scored 23 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Cedar Falls?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Cedar Falls, IA is Tri County Tree Pros with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cedar Valley Tree Solutions (#2) and Owens Property Service (#3) follow. We ranked 23 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Cedar Falls?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 tree services serving Cedar Falls, IA. 16 of them are based in Cedar Falls; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Cedar Falls are open 24/7?

7 ranked tree services in Cedar Falls post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tri County Tree Pros (#1), Cedar Valley Tree Solutions (#2) and Fowlkes Tree and Stump Removal (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Cedar Falls work on weekends?

14 of 23 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tri County Tree Pros (#1), Cedar Valley Tree Solutions (#2) and Fowlkes Tree and Stump Removal (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Cedar Falls?

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

What Google rating do Cedar Falls tree services have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated tree services in Cedar Falls is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Moeller Lawn Care & More LLC. has the most, 171 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Cedar Falls?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Iowa, 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 Cedar Falls

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 tree services serving Cedar Falls.

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