23 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Fowlkes Tree and Stump Removal, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tri County Tree Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Moeller Lawn Care & More LLC., 171 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #10.
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23 Independence tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fowlkes Tree and Stump Removal | 91 | 4.9★ (57) | Waterloo, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tri County Tree Pros | 89 | 5.0★ (140) | Cedar Falls, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cedar Valley Tree Solutions | 86 | 5.0★ (32) | Cedar Falls, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | The Stump Guy | 83 | 4.7★ (32) | Manchester, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Kammiller tree services | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Manchester, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Walton Stump Removal and Tree Service | 79 | 4.0★ (3) | Vinton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Waterloo Tree Service | 79 | 3.3★ (7) | Cedar Falls, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Affordable Property Maintenance | 78 | 3.7★ (6) | Cedar Falls, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Miranda's Tree Care and Dump Trailer Services | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | Manchester, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Moeller Lawn Care & More LLC. | 77 | 5.0★ (171) | Cedar Falls, 20 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
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 Cedar Falls, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Vinton, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Manchester, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Cedar Falls, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (171).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 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, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Vinton, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plant nursery”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Above & Beyond Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Al's Tree Services | 23 mi | |
| K2 Tree Service LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Krause Landscaping LLC | 24 mi | |
| O'Connell's tree service | 14 mi | |
| Out On A Limb 319 | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Professional Lawn Care LLC | 25 mi | |
| Randalls Tree Service | 22 mi | |
| Schaefer Tree and Stump Service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Stuelke & Sons Builders & Tree | 4.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Tree Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Twin City Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Independence. 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 23 Independence 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 Independence 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 |