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Best Tree Services in Columbia, MO (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Tree Wizard, Inc., CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sky High Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 36.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Korte Tree Care, 530 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.

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

36 Columbia tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tree Wizard, Inc.924.9★ (88)Columbia24/7Overall
2ArborEdge - Expert Tree Care Services874.9★ (37)ColumbiaSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Korte Tree Care865.0★ (530)Columbia—Most reviews
4Sky High Tree Service855.0★ (3)Columbia24/7Emergencies
5Fields Tree Service844.9★ (52)ColumbiaSat—
6Arthur Ratliff Tree and Stump Removal LLC834.9★ (205)Columbia——
7Columbia Tree Co.835.0★ (7)Columbia24/7—
8B&B Tree Services835.0★ (107)Columbia——
9SER Tree Service LLC834.3★ (6)ColumbiaSat · Sun · Evenings—
10R. Sanders Enterprises815.0★ (47)ColumbiaSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 36 best tree services in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Columbia

    #1 Tree Wizard, Inc.

    Based in Columbia

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1489 US-40, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Tree Wizard, Inc.(573) 442-1838

  3. #3 Korte Tree Care

    Based in Columbia

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 530 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (530).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 530 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3610 Buttonwood Dr Suite 260, Columbia, MO 65201
    View profile for Korte Tree Care(573) 875-1999

  5. #5 Fields Tree Service

    Based in Columbia

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Fields Tree Service(573) 826-7172

  7. #7 Columbia Tree Co.

    Based in Columbia

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    113 Elk Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Columbia Tree Co.(573) 242-5335

  8. #8 B&B Tree Services

    Based in Columbia

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for B&B Tree Services(573) 864-4661

  9. #9 SER Tree Service LLC

    Based in Columbia

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    5941 N Creasy Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for SER Tree Service LLC(573) 289-6897

  11. #11 Columbia Tree Work

    Based in Columbia

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Columbia Tree Work(573) 881-2144

  12. #12 Lewis Tree Services LLC

    Based in Columbia

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3204 Appalachian Dr, Columbia, MO 65203
    View profile for Lewis Tree Services LLC(573) 489-0600

  13. #13 Tiemann Tree Source

    Based in Columbia

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, 238 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5880 N Oneal Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Tiemann Tree Source(573) 424-5409

  15. #15 Sky High Tree Service LLC

    Based in Columbia

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4001 Mamba Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Sky High Tree Service LLC(573) 268-5609

  16. #16 Braik's Tree Care

    Based in Columbia

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4603 Maple Leaf Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
    View profile for Braik's Tree Care(573) 886-8733

  17. #17 H&B Fence And Tree Removal

    Based in Columbia

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3902 Snowy Owl Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for H&B Fence And Tree Removal(573) 228-8137

  18. #18 Hill Tree Co LLC

    Based in Columbia

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    509 Hunt Ave, Columbia, MO 65203
    View profile for Hill Tree Co LLC(573) 823-4914

  19. #19 Nelson's Tree Service, LLC

    Based in Columbia

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    114 Clinkscales Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
    View profile for Nelson's Tree Service, LLC(573) 268-7322

  20. #20 Cevet Tree Care

    Based in Columbia

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5711 N Creasy Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
    View profile for Cevet Tree Care(573) 881-2466

  21. #21 Advanced Tree Solutions LLC

    Based in Fulton, 22 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1915 N Bluff St, Fulton, MO 65251
    View profile for Advanced Tree Solutions LLC(573) 220-8567

  24. #24 Kips Tree Care

    Based in Jefferson City, 25 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    321 Thomas Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
    View profile for Kips Tree Care(573) 338-4353

All 36 tree services

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

tree services in Columbia, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Thurmond's Lawn & Tree Service754.4★ (5)In Columbia
27TruGreen Lawn Care744.0★ (188)In Columbia
28Mid-State Grading LLC744.9★ (11)In Columbia
29Colter's Tree Service745.0★ (21)18 mi
30ProLawn Landscape Maintenance744.5★ (6)22 mi
31Westco Grounds Maintenance733.9★ (35)13 mi
32The tree guy llc723.7★ (3)22 mi
33McVey Mowing724.6★ (37)In Columbia
34Longfellow's Garden Center704.8★ (58)24 mi
35Landmark Lawncare695.0★ (17)25 mi
36JKL Landscaping664.3★ (6)In Columbia

Also serving Columbia

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.

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How much do tree services cost in Columbia?

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

How much do tree services cost in Columbia?
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 Missouri

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.

How we ranked Columbia tree services

We scored 36 Columbia 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Columbia, MO is Tree Wizard, Inc. with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ArborEdge - Expert Tree Care Services (#2) and Korte Tree Care (#3) follow. We ranked 36 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 tree services serving Columbia, MO. 28 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Columbia are open 24/7?

4 ranked tree services in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tree Wizard, Inc. (#1), Sky High Tree Service (#4) and Columbia Tree Co. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Columbia work on weekends?

15 of 36 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tree Wizard, Inc. (#1), ArborEdge - Expert Tree Care Services (#2) and Sky High Tree Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Columbia?

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

What Google rating do Columbia tree services have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated tree services in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 36 reviews. Korte Tree Care has the most, 530 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Columbia?

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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 tree services serving Columbia.

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