8 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ellsworth: Fox Forestry, CR Score 84/100; 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aloha Roofing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Tender Lawn Care, 14 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 8 ranked after Fox Forestry; ranked #8.
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8 Ellsworth tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Forestry | 84 | 4.9★ (27) | Ellsworth | — | Overall |
| 2 | Top Notch Tree Services | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Ellsworth | — | — |
| 3 | Canopy Tree Care | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Ellsworth | — | — |
| 4 | Driftwood Grinding | 76 | 4.5★ (8) | Orono, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Aloha Roofing LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (7) | Ellsworth | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Arbor Armor | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Bangor, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Eric Bosley | 72 | 5.0★ (8) | Ellsworth | — | — |
| 8 | Tender Lawn Care | 69 | 3.6★ (14) | Brewer, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (27).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellsworth
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ellsworth
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orono, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellsworth
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellsworth
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brewer, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ellsworth. 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 Maine, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 8 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 |