35 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Champaign: Bud's Tree Care, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Myers and Sons Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 450 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #16.
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35 Champaign tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud's Tree Care | 95 | 4.9★ (239) | Champaign | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Myers and Sons Company | 93 | 5.0★ (108) | Urbana, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JT's Tree and Crane | 91 | 4.7★ (107) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Beez Trees | 90 | 4.9★ (157) | Douglas, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Michael Poor Certified Arborist | 89 | 4.7★ (55) | Urbana, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | High Climber Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (14) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Burnett Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (12) | Urbana, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Owen's Tree Care | 86 | 5.0★ (69) | Douglas, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Baxter Utility Services | 86 | 5.0★ (26) | Douglas, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | CU Tree Care | 86 | 5.0★ (97) | Champaign | Sat | — |
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 239 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Countryside, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 450 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (450).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rantoul, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rantoul, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews, 84 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 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 #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ambassador Lawn & Tree Services | 75 | 4.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 27 | Sentinel Tree Service LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 28 | EpicStumpGrinding | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Trimmed Up Trees, Inc. | 73 | 5.0★ (29) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Alborne Services LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | 2 mi |
| 31 | Call Eddie | 71 | 5.0★ (8) | 3 mi |
| 32 | Merrill Landscape Services | 71 | 4.2★ (120) | In Champaign |
| 33 | Ball Construction & Remodeling | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Omar's Oc Lawn Service and Landscaping | 69 | 5.0★ (5) | In Champaign |
| 35 | Bowman's Lawn Care | 65 | 2.0★ (5) | 18 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 Cut Above The Rest | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Arborsmith Craftsmen in the care of trees, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Champaign |
| Bole & Branch Urban Forest Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Cresap Stump Grinding | 8 mi | |
| Daniel Lanscaping | In Champaign | |
| Doebel Tree Service | 4.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Elite Turf | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| J F Chaney Co | In Champaign | |
| Lorenzo’s lawn care general service | In Champaign | |
| Ludwig Bros. Inc. | 3.0★ (10) | In Champaign |
| Mark's Tree Services | In Champaign | |
| Msr | 5.0★ (2) | In Champaign |
| Nico's Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Oak Creek Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Pride Outdoor Services, LLC | 4.7★ (153) | In Champaign |
| Red Dog Lawncare & Ext. Remodeling | 4.5★ (27) | In Champaign |
| Richard's Tree Service | In Champaign | |
| Sangamon River Arborist | 12 mi | |
| Sunset Landscaping & Trees | 3 mi | |
| Treesource Nursery & Landscaping | In Champaign |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Champaign. 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 35 Champaign 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 Champaign 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 |