200 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in East Independence: Williams Jr Tree Service, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 280 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 200.
Most-reviewed: Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping, 346 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 200 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
200 East Independence tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 69 are open 24/7, 135 open Saturdays and 90 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 200 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Jr Tree Service | 66 | 5.0★ (280) | Blue Springs, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A-1 Tree Care LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (104) | Kansas City, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings · Emergency | — |
| 3 | Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping | 66 | 5.0★ (346) | Kansas City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | JC Garay Tree and Lawn Service | 65 | 5.0★ (295) | Kansas City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Choice Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (340) | Kansas City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cam's Lawn N' Haul LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (70) | Grandview, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Franklyn Martinez Tree and Lawn | 64 | 5.0★ (132) | Kansas City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Murphy's Tree Service LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (165) | Overland Park, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | GLS Lawn & Tree | 63 | 5.0★ (157) | Belton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Master's Tree Care Experts LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (138) | Leawood, 12 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: 5.0★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews, the most in East Independence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 340 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grandview, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leawood, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 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 200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A To Z Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Bowen Tree Services | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| C & G Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Certified Tree Care | 1.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Cut Right Tree Service | 5.0★ (8) | 7 mi |
| Five Star Lawn Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Frazier Lawn and Tree LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Greathouse Stump Removal | 5.0★ (21) | 16 mi |
| Kane and Sons Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| KC Home Service Company, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| KC Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| KD Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| LUIS TREE SERVICE | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Royal Arborist Tree Service LLC.. | 5.0★ (8) | 6 mi |
| Rubio Tree Service LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sicomoro tree service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Stewart's Tree Mend Us Care | 4.6★ (38) | 20 mi |
| Stump Man Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Tree Monkey Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Union Brothers Tree Care LLC | 4.1★ (51) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for East Independence. 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. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 200 East Independence 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 East Independence 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 |