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Best Tree Services in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)

285 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cottage Grove: Renstrom Tree Service, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vital Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 285.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Bratt Tree, 409 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 285 ranked; ranked #16.

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

285 Cottage Grove tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 78 are open 24/7, 190 open Saturdays and 127 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 285 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Cottage Grove at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Cottage Grove at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Renstrom Tree Service665.0★ (238)Cottage Grove24/7Overall
2Gold Leaf Tree Services inc.665.0★ (227)Cottage GroveSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Vital Tree Service654.9★ (92)Cottage Grove24/7Emergencies
4Green Tree & Stump644.9★ (68)Cottage Grove24/7—
5Mancini Tree Service644.9★ (67)Cottage Grove24/7—
6Ivan's Tree Service645.0★ (222)Cottage GroveSat—
7Anderson Stump Grinding & Restoration LLC.645.0★ (98)Hastings, 7 mi away24/7—
8McClellan Tree Service635.0★ (138)Cottage GroveSat—
9Miller Tree Service634.9★ (123)Hastings, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10KRA Tree & Stump Services625.0★ (141)Bloomington, 16 mi away24/7—

The 285 best tree services in Cottage Grove, 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.

  6. #6 Ivan's Tree Service

    Based in Cottage Grove

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10651 Grey Cloud Trail S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for Ivan's Tree Service(651) 485-6870

  8. #8 McClellan Tree Service

    Based in Cottage Grove

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11th Ave N, South St Paul, MN 55075
    View profile for McClellan Tree Service(612) 715-5856

  11. #11 Bratt Tree

    Based in Saint Paul, 12 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    889 Grand Ave suite 101, St Paul, MN 55105
    View profile for Bratt Tree(651) 376-4909

  15. #15 Valley Tree Service

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9150 Jefferson Trail W, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
    View profile for Valley Tree Service(952) 888-6696

  16. #16 Bratt Tree

    Based in Minneapolis, 17 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 409 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.

    • 4.8★ from 409 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2423 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
    View profile for Bratt Tree(612) 429-3904

  20. #20 We Cut Tree’s

    Based in Cottage Grove

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8206 Jergen Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for We Cut Tree’s(651) 413-2220

  24. #24 Mahner Tree Service

    Based in Eagan, 13 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2065 Copper Ln, Eagan, MN 55122
    View profile for Mahner Tree Service(612) 281-1440

Tree services ranked #26 to #50

#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 285 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Cottage Grove, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Enchanted Outdoor Tree & Services615.0★ (23)In Cottage Grove
27Gene's Tree Service614.6★ (32)6 mi
28On Time Tree Service615.0★ (66)10 mi
29Kaposia Tree Service614.7★ (23)4 mi
30Summit Tree Care Pros.615.0★ (89)19 mi
31Bratt Tree605.0★ (169)19 mi
32BNW Outdoor Solutions604.9★ (43)13 mi
33Above Ground Tree And Landscape LLC604.7★ (28)9 mi
34Bluechip Tree Company604.5★ (24)In Cottage Grove
35Metro Stump Grinding605.0★ (81)15 mi
36Arbor Hill Tree Farm603.6★ (79)In Cottage Grove
37Midwest Tree Experts MN, Inc.604.9★ (51)17 mi
38PRIMARY TREE SERVICE605.0★ (77)22 mi
39Blue Ribbon Pruning595.0★ (179)24 mi
40Arbor Barber Tree Service594.7★ (110)21 mi
41Gillis Lawn & Tree Care594.9★ (69)21 mi
42Allstate Tree Service595.0★ (75)24 mi
43Mayen Tree Care LLC595.0★ (4)In Cottage Grove
44Jose's Tree Care595.0★ (29)17 mi
45Maplewood Tree Service584.8★ (14)11 mi
46St Paul Tree Care584.3★ (28)11 mi
47Exclusive Tree Care, LLC585.0★ (25)18 mi
48Drew's Tree Service584.8★ (21)16 mi
49Tree Enterprise584.8★ (32)20 mi
50Chacon Tree Service LLC585.0★ (19)18 mi

Also serving Cottage Grove

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.

Unranked tree services serving Cottage Grove
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All Round Contracting LLC5.0★ (15)In Cottage Grove
Bartlett Tree Experts5.0★ (2)In Cottage Grove
bioLawn4.8★ (307)In Cottage Grove
Green Goddess LLC5.0★ (7)13 mi
Juniors tree service4.6★ (22)16 mi
Junker Tree Service4.8★ (13)17 mi
K& K SERVICE LLCIn Cottage Grove
Kosher Tree ServiceIn Cottage Grove
KVN Pro Tree Services LLC5.0★ (66)17 mi
Level Edge Construction and Roofing4.9★ (181)In Cottage Grove
Minnesota Tree Pros5.0★ (7)10 mi
Minnesotas All Year Tree Care LLC4.2★ (34)14 mi
Next Level Outdoor Services L.L.C4.0★ (2)4 mi
Primate tree careIn Cottage Grove
Quality Landscaping Tree services4.9★ (7)14 mi
Rypie the Tree Guy5.0★ (15)18 mi
Terra Nova Scaping5.0★ (2)In Cottage Grove
Timber Ridge Stump Grinding LLCIn Cottage Grove
Trees Unlimited4.7★ (13)13 mi
VK Tree & Stump Service LLC4.8★ (23)12 mi

How much do tree services cost in Cottage Grove?

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

How much do tree services cost in Cottage Grove?
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 Minnesota

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Minnesota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.

How we ranked Cottage Grove tree services

We scored 285 Cottage Grove 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cottage Grove data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in Cottage Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Cottage Grove?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Cottage Grove, MN is Renstrom Tree Service with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gold Leaf Tree Services inc. (#2) and Vital Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 285 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Cottage Grove?

ContractorsRanked ranks 285 tree services serving Cottage Grove, MN. 19 of them are based in Cottage Grove; 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 Cottage Grove are open 24/7?

78 ranked tree services in Cottage Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Renstrom Tree Service (#1), Vital Tree Service (#3) and Green Tree & Stump (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Cottage Grove work on weekends?

190 of 285 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 127 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Renstrom Tree Service (#1), Gold Leaf Tree Services inc. (#2) and Vital Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Cottage Grove?

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

What Google rating do Cottage Grove tree services have?

The median Google rating among 285 rated tree services in Cottage Grove is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Bratt Tree has the most, 409 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Cottage Grove?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Minnesota, 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 Cottage Grove

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 285 tree services serving Cottage Grove.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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