31 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ilion: Stumpin' By Mike LLC, CR Score 66/100; 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 31.
Most-reviewed: Zalewski Tree Service, 67 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #4.
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31 Ilion tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stumpin' By Mike LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (57) | Herkimer, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hometown Tree Service | 64 | 4.9★ (66) | Rome, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | J & J Tree Services | 62 | 4.7★ (30) | Herkimer, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Zalewski Tree Service | 62 | 4.8★ (67) | Utica, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Hometown Tree Service | 62 | 4.6★ (30) | Utica, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kilts Stump Grinding | 61 | 5.0★ (31) | Rome, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Franklin Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | Herkimer, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rick Turk Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Rome, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Losing Limbs Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Rome, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Prim and Proper Tree Service | 59 | 4.0★ (17) | Utica, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Ilion.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Milford, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Ilion.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Memphis, 17 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Richard Sears Tree Experts Inc. | 54 | 3.6★ (21) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Philips Property Maintenance | 53 | 5.0★ (38) | 17 mi |
| 28 | J.Wratten's Tree Services ,landscaping and home improvment | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Lewis Stump Grinding LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Sunset Mountain Tree | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Site Worx Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Tree Service | 23 mi | |
| Green Tree Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JIT, LLC | 22 mi | |
| Pollard Lawn Care LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Ilion |
| Prim and proper tree service | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Real E-Z Tree Service | 7 mi | |
| Real Ez Tree Service | 13 mi | |
| TAYLOR TREE | 11 mi | |
| Universal Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ilion. 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 31 Ilion tree services on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Ilion data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |