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Best overall in Council Bluffs: Tree Services of Omaha, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tree Wise Men - Tree Trimming, Removal & Storm Damage Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 129.
Most-reviewed: Terry Hughes Tree Services, 838 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #26.
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129 Council Bluffs tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 78 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 129 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Services of Omaha | 64 | 4.9★ (207) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | F & F Tree & Landscaping service LLC. | 63 | 5.0★ (121) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Tree Wise Men - Tree Trimming, Removal & Storm Damage Cleanup | 63 | 5.0★ (49) | Council Bluffs | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Vinnys Tree Service | 63 | 4.9★ (165) | Omaha, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kimball Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (200) | Bellevue, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Monster Tree Service of Omaha | 62 | 4.8★ (467) | Bellevue, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Tree Surgeon | 62 | 5.0★ (171) | Papillion, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Tree Cutters | 62 | 5.0★ (93) | Council Bluffs | — | — |
| 9 | Griffis Tree and Lawn - Tree Service Council Bluffs | 62 | 4.9★ (34) | Council Bluffs | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sunworks Tree Services | 61 | 4.9★ (253) | Omaha, 17 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: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 467 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Papillion, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 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 129 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Terry Hughes Tree Services | 58 | 4.9★ (838) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Amanco Tree Services | 58 | 4.6★ (170) | In Council Bluffs |
| 28 | JOCO Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | In Council Bluffs |
| 29 | I&E Stump Grinding LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | In Council Bluffs |
| 30 | JP Trees | 58 | 5.0★ (100) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Kathy's Tree and Stump Removal | 58 | 4.3★ (16) | In Council Bluffs |
| 32 | Empire Seven Trees & Landscaping Services | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | In Council Bluffs |
| 33 | Wigginton Tree Service | 57 | 5.0★ (63) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Marv’s Tree Service | 57 | 5.0★ (148) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Vivian's Tree Services and Landscaping LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | In Council Bluffs |
| 36 | JLG Tree Services LLC. | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | In Council Bluffs |
| 37 | Hedgewood Tree Service LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | 14 mi |
| 38 | Tree Services of Papillion | 57 | 4.8★ (12) | 11 mi |
| 39 | American Arborist | 57 | 4.6★ (123) | 12 mi |
| 40 | Great Plains Tree Care | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | 18 mi |
| 41 | Root Razors Stump Grinding | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Midwest Tree Pros | 56 | 4.4★ (13) | In Council Bluffs |
| 43 | D&D Tree Service | 56 | 3.9★ (7) | In Council Bluffs |
| 44 | Pro Turf & Pro Pest Solutions - Omaha Lawn Care | 56 | 4.7★ (513) | 8 mi |
| 45 | M & T Tree & Stump Removal | 56 | 4.5★ (16) | 14 mi |
| 46 | Kelly Tree Care | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 47 | Arbor Essence Tree Service LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (35) | 18 mi |
| 48 | Simply Tree Care | 56 | 4.6★ (21) | 11 mi |
| 49 | Bellevue Tree Service | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | In Council Bluffs |
| 50 | Francisco's Tree and Landscaping | 56 | 4.9★ (54) | In Council Bluffs |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Guys Tree Service, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Council Bluffs |
| A&A Roofing & Exteriors Council Bluffs, IA | 4.8★ (16) | In Council Bluffs |
| A1 Tree Service | In Council Bluffs | |
| Arbor One | 5.0★ (11) | 21 mi |
| Asplundh Tree Expert | 3.1★ (11) | 10 mi |
| Ayala Tree Service & Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Council Bluffs |
| Brothers Tree Service | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Canopy King Tree Company | 5.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| Chad Taylor Excavating | In Council Bluffs | |
| Complete Tree Service Inc | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| Jay Moore Landscaping | 3.9★ (16) | 9 mi |
| JB's Tree Service | 5.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| Knake Tree Service, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Council Bluffs |
| McIntosh Plumbing | 4.9★ (189) | In Council Bluffs |
| Mutchie Tree Care | 4.5★ (15) | 21 mi |
| Nebraska Tree & Snow LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Next Day Tree and Landscaping LLC | 1.3★ (3) | 11 mi |
| PLC Lawn & Landscaping | 4.6★ (12) | In Council Bluffs |
| Small Axe Farm & Tree Service, LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Council Bluffs |
| Stump Busters Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Council Bluffs. 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 Iowa, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 129 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 |