9 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Grand Forks: Lost Limb Logging & Tree Service LLC, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Grand Forks Tree Service, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Paul's Stump Removal, 26 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 9 ranked after Lost Limb Logging & Tree Service LLC; ranked #3.
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9 Grand Forks tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Limb Logging & Tree Service LLC | 95 | 5.0★ (36) | Grand Forks | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Grand Forks Tree Service, LLC | 92 | 5.0★ (20) | Grand Forks | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Paul's Stump Removal | 89 | 4.7★ (26) | Grand Forks | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Strom Tree Service | 83 | 4.7★ (16) | Grand Forks | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Terry's Tree Services | 81 | 3.7★ (3) | Grand Forks | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Environmental Advantage Organic Tree Services - Red River Valley - North Dakota & Minnesota | 81 | 5.0★ (18) | Grand Forks | — | — |
| 7 | Kip's Tree Stump Removel | 80 | 3.7★ (3) | Grand Forks | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Sunshine Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC | 75 | 3.3★ (7) | Grand Forks | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fert-L-Lawn Lawn & Tree Services | 72 | 3.3★ (3) | East Grand Forks, 2 mi away | — | — |
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 36 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (36).
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Grand Forks
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in East Grand Forks, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Grand Forks. 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 North Dakota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 9 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks 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 |