65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
Best Tree Services in College, AK (2026)
8 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in College: Dave's Killer Tree Service, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Notch Tree Removal LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 8.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Blackhawk Works LLC, 49 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 College tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 8 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Fairbanks ranking. See Tree services in Fairbanks
Top 8 tree services in College at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave's Killer Tree Service | 65 | 4.9★ (42) | College | — | Overall |
| 2 | Fairbanks Stump Grinders | 63 | 4.8★ (48) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Top Notch Tree Removal LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (32) | Fairbanks, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Great Alaska Tree Company | 60 | 3.8★ (10) | College | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Interior Tree And Landscaping | 58 | 4.0★ (16) | Fairbanks, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Blackhawk Works LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (49) | Fairbanks, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Weber Stump Grinding | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Fairbanks, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Tree Service by Erik | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | Fairbanks, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 8 best tree services in College, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–10 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3331 5th Wheel St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in College
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
Based in Fairbanks, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 796 Amanita Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Based in Fairbanks, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in College.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2368 Dawson Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1131 Ivy Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do tree services cost in College?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for College. 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 |
When to hire a tree service in Alaska
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Alaska, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How we ranked College tree services
We scored 8 College 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 College 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 |
Tree services in College: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in College?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in College, AK is Dave's Killer Tree Service with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews. Fairbanks Stump Grinders (#2) and Top Notch Tree Removal LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 8 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in College?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 tree services serving College, AK. 2 of them are based in College; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in College are open 24/7?
1 ranked tree service in College posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Top Notch Tree Removal LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in College work on weekends?
4 of 8 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fairbanks Stump Grinders (#2), Top Notch Tree Removal LLC (#3) and Great Alaska Tree Company (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in College?
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 College. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do College tree services have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated tree services in College is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Blackhawk Works LLC has the most, 49 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 College?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Alaska, 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 College
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 tree services serving College.
More tree services and College pages
Tree services near College
- Tree services in Fairbanks, AK7 ranked
- Tree services in Badger, AK7 ranked
Other trades in College
- Roofers in College16 ranked
- Plumbers in College19 ranked
- Electricians in College16 ranked
- HVAC contractors in College29 ranked
- General contractors in College41 ranked
- Painters in College11 ranked
- Landscapers in College11 ranked
- Handymen in College6 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in College8 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in College8 ranked
- Concrete contractors in College6 ranked
- Window installers in College8 ranked
- Gutter installers in College5 ranked
- Insulation contractors in College5 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in College5 ranked
- All contractors in College