29 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Herkimer: Stumpin' By Mike LLC, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hometown Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Zalewski Tree Service, 67 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #4.
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29 Herkimer tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stumpin' By Mike LLC | 95 | 4.9★ (57) | Herkimer | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hometown Tree Service | 92 | 4.9★ (66) | Rome, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | J & J Tree Services | 89 | 4.7★ (30) | Herkimer | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Zalewski Tree Service | 89 | 4.8★ (67) | Utica, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Hometown Tree Service | 88 | 4.6★ (30) | Utica, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Franklin Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (7) | Herkimer | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kilts Stump Grinding | 87 | 5.0★ (31) | Rome, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rick Turk Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (20) | Rome, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Dave Loveridge Tree Service | 84 | 4.7★ (12) | Albany, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Losing Limbs Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Rome, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (67).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in New Milford, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer
Ranked #15 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 Rome, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (67).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Memphis, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls North, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Greater Heights Tree Care | 77 | 5.0★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Site Worx Services LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Philips Property Maintenance | 76 | 5.0★ (38) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Lewis Stump Grinding LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Tree Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| JIT, LLC | 21 mi | |
| Prim and proper tree service | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Real E-Z Tree Service | 9 mi | |
| Real Ez Tree Service | 15 mi | |
| TAYLOR TREE | 13 mi | |
| Universal Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Herkimer. 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 New York, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 29 Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 |