11 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Grinnell: Top Notch Tree Service Inc., CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ledford Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Ledford Tree Service, 27 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 11 ranked after Top Notch Tree Service Inc.; ranked #2.
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11 Grinnell tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Notch Tree Service Inc. | 90 | 4.9★ (126) | Marshalltown, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ledford Tree Service | 84 | 4.7★ (27) | Marshalltown, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | McDonald's Lawn Service | 81 | 3.7★ (9) | Newton, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tree Pro Service | 78 | 3.7★ (6) | Newton, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Marshalltown, IA Tree and Lawn Service | 74 | 4.0★ (7) | Marshalltown, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Routier Property Management | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Grinnell | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sumner Tree Service | 73 | 3.4★ (9) | Grinnell | — | — |
| 8 | Dragon Tree Services | 72 | 4.0★ (4) | Marshalltown, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fran-Way Tree Moving | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | Pella, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Burrlocke Outdoor Solutions | 62 | 4.5★ (6) | Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away | — | — |
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 126 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (126).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshalltown, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marshalltown, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grinnell
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grinnell
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshalltown, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pella, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshalltown, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manfull Construction & Property Services,LLC | 19 mi | |
| Marshall County Tree and Lawn Service | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Nathans Lawn and Snow Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Grinnell |
| Top Line Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Grinnell |
| Weads | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Grinnell. 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 Iowa, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 11 Grinnell 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 Grinnell 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 |