91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Helena, MT (2026)
19 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Helena: Montana Tree Care, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Field’s Tree Service, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Duke's Tree Service/ GOT MOWED 406, 210 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Helena tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Helena at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Tree Care | 91 | 4.9★ (41) | Helena | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Field’s Tree Service, LLC | 91 | 4.9★ (62) | Helena | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | (406) Tree Service | 91 | 5.0★ (34) | Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cost Cutters Tree Service and Landscaping | 90 | 4.4★ (74) | Helena | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Helena Tree Service | 87 | 4.9★ (37) | Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Sapphire Forestry & Tree Care | 86 | 5.0★ (8) | Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sleeping Giant Arbor Care LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | Helena Valley West Central, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Brady's Tree Service | 82 | 4.2★ (23) | Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Duke's Tree Service/ GOT MOWED 406 | 81 | 4.6★ (210) | Helena Valley West Central, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Helena Hedge Trimming | 79 | 4.9★ (18) | Helena Valley West Central, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 19 best tree services in Helena, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Helena
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 825 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT 59601
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Helena
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2727 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59601
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 5 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 210 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (210).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 210 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 619 E Main St, East Helena, MT 59635
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 8 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 23 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#12 Tree Pro's
Based in Helena
78/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 5945 Del Ray Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 10 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 18 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 15 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
#16 Arbor 1
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 1 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Helena
72/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 91 Google reviews, 91 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 91 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1645 A St, Helena, MT 59601
Based in Helena
69/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 714 Chestnut St, Helena, MT 59601
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 16 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, 43 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Helena
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 406 Landscapes | 5.0★ (44) | In Helena |
| B&B Urban Forestry | 5.0★ (2) | In Helena |
| Brian Bourgeois Tree Service and Design | In Helena | |
| Cost Cutters Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Helena |
| Flexilis Environmental LLC | 1 mi | |
| Gardenwerks: Landscaping, Garden Center, Flower Farm & Florist | 4.9★ (92) | In Helena |
| Gulch Tree | 5.0★ (2) | In Helena |
| Korpi Lawn & Landscape. Inc. | 3.7★ (24) | In Helena |
| Smokey Ridge Tree Service, LLC | 23 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Helena?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Helena. 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 |
When to hire a tree service in Montana
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Montana, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How we ranked Helena tree services
We scored 19 Helena 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 Helena 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 |
Tree services in Helena: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Helena?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Helena, MT is Montana Tree Care with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Field’s Tree Service, LLC (#2) and (406) Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 19 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Helena?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 tree services serving Helena, MT. 6 of them are based in Helena; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Helena are open 24/7?
8 ranked tree services in Helena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Montana Tree Care (#1), Field’s Tree Service, LLC (#2) and (406) Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Helena work on weekends?
12 of 19 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Montana Tree Care (#1), Field’s Tree Service, LLC (#2) and (406) Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Helena?
Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Helena. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Helena tree services have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated tree services in Helena is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Duke's Tree Service/ GOT MOWED 406 has the most, 210 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
When is the best time to hire a tree service in Helena?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Montana, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?
Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Helena
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 tree services serving Helena.
More tree services and Helena pages
Tree services near Helena
Other trades in Helena
- Roofers in Helena30 ranked
- Plumbers in Helena23 ranked
- Electricians in Helena20 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Helena31 ranked
- General contractors in Helena39 ranked
- Painters in Helena16 ranked
- Landscapers in Helena16 ranked
- Handymen in Helena5 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Helena5 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Helena5 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Helena9 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Helena13 ranked
- Fence contractors in Helena7 ranked
- Deck builders in Helena8 ranked
- Siding contractors in Helena18 ranked
- Window installers in Helena10 ranked
- Gutter installers in Helena14 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Helena7 ranked
- Solar installers in Helena5 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Helena5 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Helena5 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Helena11 ranked
- Home builders in Helena13 ranked
- All contractors in Helena