214 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Challengers Tree Service, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sykes Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 214.
Most-reviewed: NexGreen Lawn and Tree Care, 1,132 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 214 ranked; ranked #17.
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214 Columbus tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 214 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Challengers Tree Service | 93 | 5.0★ (256) | Grove City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sykes Tree Service | 92 | 5.0★ (107) | Columbus | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Scotts Tree Experts | 92 | 4.6★ (341) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Columbus Tree Company LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (70) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Santana Jr Tree Service LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (287) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Basic Tree Care | Columbus Tree Removal | 91 | 4.8★ (114) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bluegrass Tree & Lawn | 91 | 5.0★ (166) | Reynoldsburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ALL CITY STUMP GRINDING, LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (194) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Peterman Brothers Tree Service LLC | 89 | 4.7★ (71) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tree Fell-ows & Stumps | 89 | 4.9★ (44) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
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: 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 341 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reynoldsburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worthington, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,132 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,132).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Circleville, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 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 214 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🌳JOELS PRO TREE SERVICE OF Clayton 🌳 | In Columbus | |
| 🌳JOELS PRO TREE SERVICE OF Springfield🌳 | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| A&A Tree Works | 5.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
| Arbor Tree Care | In Columbus | |
| Bryan's Stump Removal LLC | 4.6★ (10) | 22 mi |
| Buckeye Tree Company | In Columbus | |
| CBJ Landscape Group | 4.4★ (7) | In Columbus |
| Daniel Tree Service Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Heartwood Tree & Land Care | 5.0★ (8) | 15 mi |
| Isreal tree cuts | In Columbus | |
| It's an art tree service | 4.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Jake's Property Services | 4.6★ (134) | 25 mi |
| Mathias Tree Services | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Phoenix Tree Care | In Columbus | |
| Sowers Lawn Care LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Stump King | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Tree inc | 4.3★ (6) | 18 mi |
| Tree Pro Ohio Tree Service | 3.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Tree Service | In Columbus | |
| U.S. Lawns - Columbus North | 4.6★ (11) | 8 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. In Ohio, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 214 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 |