56 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Oak Hill Arborist, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Avery Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
Most-reviewed: Tree and Green Services, 171 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #4.
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56 Columbus tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Hill Arborist | 67 | 5.0★ (112) | Columbus | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Avery Tree Care | 66 | 5.0★ (58) | Columbus | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Henderson Stump Grinding | 64 | 5.0★ (100) | Phenix City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tree and Green Services | 63 | 5.0★ (171) | Auburn, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Woodland Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (41) | Phenix City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Linander's Tree Service LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (139) | Phenix City, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Columbus Georgia Tree Removal | 62 | 5.0★ (20) | Phenix City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bears Branched Out Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (37) | Phenix City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | B&R Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Smiths Station, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Cathedral Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (15) | Phenix City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Columbus
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lanett, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 56 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Lawn Care | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Alpha Omega Tree Services | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Columbus GA Tree Service | In Columbus | |
| Flatrock Sand & Gravel | 4.6★ (25) | In Columbus |
| Foster's Tree Service | 8 mi | |
| Fosters Tree Service | 7 mi | |
| Goff Tree Service | 3 mi | |
| Grass Commanders, LLC | 4.9★ (16) | 22 mi |
| J.W. Tree Masters | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Journ-E-Men | 20 mi | |
| K.A.B.E HANDYMAN and TREE SERVICES | 7 mi | |
| Lawn and Trees R Us | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Louie Hall's Tree Service & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Mr. Stump Stump Grinding Tree Removal | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Prime Tree Service Columbus | 1 mi | |
| Stump Eating Service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Tree MD LLC | 11 mi | |
| Tree Removal by AJ | 7 mi | |
| Tree Service Riverdale | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| Wikoff's stump grinding service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. 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 storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.
We scored 56 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 |