63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2046 182nd St, Lansing, IL 60438
Best Tree Services in Crete, IL (2026)
186 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Crete: Briggs Tree Service Inc, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reliable Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 186.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Smitty's Tree Service Inc., 1,550 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 186 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
186 Crete tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 64 are open 24/7, 152 open Saturdays and 98 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 186 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Crete at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briggs Tree Service Inc | 63 | 4.9★ (320) | Lansing, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Reliable Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (279) | Country Club Hills, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Arbor Care Piekarski & Sons | 61 | 4.8★ (144) | Lansing, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pro Tree Service | 61 | 4.6★ (387) | Mokena, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Raptors Tree Service Llc | 60 | 4.9★ (96) | Hammond, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Johnson Tree Service inc | 60 | 4.9★ (87) | Frankfort, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Paradise tree service LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (87) | Hammond, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Regions Tree Service | 60 | 4.8★ (130) | Crown Point, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 33 Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Glenwood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | C&L Tree Services | 59 | 4.4★ (16) | Crete | 24/7 | — |
The 186 best tree services in Crete, 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 Country Club Hills, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17130 S Cicero Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Based in Lansing, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17900 Harper St, Lansing, IL 60438
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.6★ from 387 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19253 S Blackhawk Pkwy, Mokena, IL 60448
Based in Hammond, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1242 169th St, Hammond, IN 46324
Based in Frankfort, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Hammond, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3117 163rd Pl, Hammond, IN 46323
Based in Crown Point, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9834 Grant Pl, Crown Point, IN 46307
Based in Glenwood, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 779 E Glenwood Lansing Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425
Based in Crete
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25762 S Dixie Hwy, Crete, IL 60417
Based in Alsip, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,550 Google reviews, the most in Crete.
- 4.8★ from 1,550 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 12736 S Ridgeway Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
Based in Gary, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2477 Prospect St, Gary, IN 46407
Based in Hammond, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7233 Woodlawn Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
Based in Frankfort, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Hammond, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4907 Catalpa Ave, Hammond, IN 46327
Based in Posen, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 14900 Mozart Ave, Posen, IL 60469
#17 RG TREE
Based in Countryside, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 JDS Tree Service
Based in Country Club Hills, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crown Point, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9840 Grant Pl, Crown Point, IN 46307
Based in Tinley Park, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15941 S Harlem Ave #202, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Based in Hobart, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7519 Bracken Pkwy, Hobart, IN 46342
Based in Cedar Lake, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Frankfort, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Downers Grove, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crestwood, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
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 186 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Crete
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Tree Guy | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| A1 Tree & Property Specialists LLC | 3.7★ (19) | 18 mi |
| Alexander Honorable Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| Clemons Tree Experts & Land Clearing | 4.1★ (9) | 17 mi |
| Dave’s Landscaping & Lawn Care Maintenance | 1.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| E-Z Does It Tree Service Of Hazel Crest | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Greener on the Other Side | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Haro's Tree Solution | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| In Abel We Trust Tree Maintenance | 4.4★ (21) | 21 mi |
| J M Tree Services | 4.3★ (32) | 20 mi |
| JB Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Louis Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| McNally Crete Nursery | 3.1★ (17) | In Crete |
| New Leaf Lawn Care | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Perez Tree Service | 4.4★ (7) | 20 mi |
| Rosas Tree Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Crete |
| Sit On Your Grass Landscaping and Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Three Tree Landscapes | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Tree Chompers | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Trenchless Innovations | 5.0★ (275) | In Crete |
How much do tree services cost in Crete?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Crete. 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 Illinois
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Illinois, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How we ranked Crete tree services
We scored 186 Crete 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 Crete 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 Crete: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Crete?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Crete, IL is Briggs Tree Service Inc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Reliable Tree Service (#2) and Arbor Care Piekarski & Sons (#3) follow. We ranked 186 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Crete?
ContractorsRanked ranks 186 tree services serving Crete, IL. 1 of them is based in Crete; 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 Crete are open 24/7?
64 ranked tree services in Crete post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Briggs Tree Service Inc (#1), Reliable Tree Service (#2) and Arbor Care Piekarski & Sons (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Crete work on weekends?
152 of 186 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 98 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Briggs Tree Service Inc (#1), Reliable Tree Service (#2) and Arbor Care Piekarski & Sons (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Crete?
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 Crete. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Crete tree services have?
The median Google rating among 186 rated tree services in Crete is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Smitty's Tree Service Inc. has the most, 1,550 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Crete?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Illinois, 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 Crete
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 186 tree services serving Crete.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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