420 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Derby: K&J Tree Service, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 2,700 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bobby L Tree Service LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 420.
Most-reviewed: K&J Tree Service, 877 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 420 ranked after K&J Tree Service; ranked #10.
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420 Derby tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 166 are open 24/7, 334 open Saturdays and 232 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 420 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K&J Tree Service | 95 | 5.0★ (2,700) | Hamden, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bobby L Tree Service LLC | 93 | 5.0★ (233) | Derby | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rana Tree Removal LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (183) | Orange, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Arbor Green Tree Service | 91 | 5.0★ (177) | Milford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lars Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (66) | Bethel, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Stump Shark Stump Grinding | 90 | 5.0★ (165) | Milford, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A.Kreta and Son Tree and Stump Removal | 90 | 5.0★ (115) | Stratford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pulla Tree Services, LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (391) | Bethel, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Madd Beaver Tree Experts & Stump Grinding Service | 90 | 4.9★ (120) | Milford, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | K&J Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (877) | Norwalk, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,700 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,700).
Based in Derby
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Orange, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bethel, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Milford, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Stratford, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bethel, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Milford, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Norwalk, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Derby
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Naugatuck, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Danbury, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Greenwich, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Cos Cob, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Cheshire Village, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Milford, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Cheshire Village, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bethel, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Naugatuck, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Stratford, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Darien, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bridgeport, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Middlebury, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Greenwich, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#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 420 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Terrian Tree Removal | 4.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Barretta Gardens & Landscape | 4.1★ (30) | In Derby |
| Bethel HG Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Derby |
| Connecticut Tree Service of Naugatuck LLC | 4.9★ (30) | 16 mi |
| Good Earth Tree Care Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Grounds Maintenance Plus, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J.G Tree and Lawn Services | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| JR Tree Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Mendez Tree Service West Haven | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| MGO Tree Specialist | 4.8★ (113) | 17 mi |
| Pear Tree Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Precision Cutting Services of Monroe | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Precision Servicing | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Ron's tree removal | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Storm Shield Roofing | 5.0★ (71) | In Derby |
| Tree Care of Connecticut | 4.8★ (8) | 2 mi |
| Treeland home and Garden Show place | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Upton Landscape & Construction | In Derby | |
| Winn Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Winslow Landscaping | 3.7★ (24) | In Derby |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Derby. 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 Connecticut, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 420 Derby 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 Derby 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 |