62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Cortland, NY (2026)
14 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cortland: Carter’s Tree Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): carlos express tree service LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Buddy's Tree Service, 51 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Cortland tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Cortland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter’s Tree Service | 62 | 4.9★ (19) | Cortland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Arborscaper Tree & Landscape | 58 | 4.9★ (35) | Brighton, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | carlos express tree service LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (15) | Bloomfield, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Buddy's Tree Service | 57 | 4.4★ (51) | Queensbury, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Thompson Tree & Crane Services | 57 | 5.0★ (43) | Ithaca, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Ithaca Tree Service | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Ithaca, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Tucker’s Tree Care | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Norwich, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | First Class Tree Service | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Southport, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Any Tree Removal | 54 | 2.8★ (9) | Bridgeport, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Limbwalker Tree Care, LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (22) | Ithaca, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best tree services in Cortland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Brighton, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
Based in Bloomfield, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Queensbury, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Cortland.
- 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Ithaca, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3053 Dubois Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Based in Ithaca, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Norwich, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Southport, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bridgeport, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ithaca, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Based in Mattydale, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Irondequoit, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Schenectady, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Bridgeport, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Cortland
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest and Water Solutions | 16 mi | |
| GorgesTrees | 20 mi | |
| Jorge's Landscaping | 23 mi | |
| Julios Tree & Lawn Service | 23 mi | |
| Liberty Land Mgmt | 20 mi | |
| M.J. Cullen Tree | 23 mi | |
| MRock Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Phillips Tree Service | 14 mi | |
| Roman Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Schrader & Co. Tree & Stump Service | 23 mi | |
| Short Cuts Tree Service | 23 mi | |
| Top Branch Tree and Services | 23 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Cortland?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cortland. 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 New York
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In New York, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How we ranked Cortland tree services
We scored 14 Cortland 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 Cortland 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 Cortland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Cortland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Cortland, NY is Carter’s Tree Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Arborscaper Tree & Landscape (#2) and carlos express tree service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Cortland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 tree services serving Cortland, NY. 1 of them is based in Cortland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Cortland are open 24/7?
6 ranked tree services in Cortland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Carter’s Tree Service (#1), carlos express tree service LLC (#3) and Tucker’s Tree Care (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Cortland work on weekends?
10 of 14 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Carter’s Tree Service (#1), Arborscaper Tree & Landscape (#2) and carlos express tree service LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Cortland?
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 Cortland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cortland tree services have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated tree services in Cortland is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Buddy's Tree Service has the most, 51 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Cortland?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In New York, 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 Cortland
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 tree services serving Cortland.
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