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Best Tree Services in Independence, KY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Independence: Clark Tree Service, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Twin Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 156.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Anstaett's Tree Service, 513 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 156 ranked; ranked #10.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

156 Independence tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 112 open Saturdays and 87 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 156 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Independence at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Independence at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clark Tree Service955.0★ (308)Burlington, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Twin Tree Care934.9★ (176)Cold Spring, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Kingdom Tree Trimming and Removal LLC925.0★ (115)Burlington, 5 mi away24/7—
4S. B. Tree Service Cincinnati925.0★ (417)Cincinnati, 18 mi away24/7—
5Belgian Tree Service LLC914.7★ (125)Edgewood, 2 mi away24/7—
6Allen's Tree Care905.0★ (80)Newport, 10 mi away24/7—
7Jacob’s Tree Experts LLC895.0★ (248)Cincinnati, 24 mi away24/7—
8Treeworx895.0★ (44)Erlanger, 8 mi away24/7—
9Gregory Forrest Lester, Inc.894.8★ (246)Cincinnati, 19 mi away24/7—
10Anstaett's Tree Service885.0★ (513)The Village of Indian Hill, 21 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews

The 156 best tree services in Independence, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 Treeworx

    Based in Erlanger, 8 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3647 O Hara Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018
    View profile for Treeworx(859) 873-3489

  11. #11 Wilson tree service

    Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2205 Fayhill Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45238
    View profile for Wilson tree service(513) 212-0266

  14. #14 Lux Tree Service

    Based in Blue Ash, 21 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    160 Waxwing Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45236
    View profile for Lux Tree Service(513) 444-8158

  15. #15 PMB Tree Care

    Based in The Village of Indian Hill, 13 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for PMB Tree Care(513) 623-1377

  17. #17 Beach's Trees

    Based in Cincinnati, 17 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    915 Wilma Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45245
    View profile for Beach's Trees(513) 560-2561

  24. #24 Maxwell's Tree Service

    Based in Cincinnati, 10 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 303 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3512 River Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45204
    View profile for Maxwell's Tree Service(859) 409-9271

  25. #25 Gerrein Green LLC

    Based in Independence

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 445 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 445 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12048 Hickory Grove Dr, Independence, KY 41051
    View profile for Gerrein Green LLC(859) 250-7475

Tree services ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 156 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Independence, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Priority Tree, LLC855.0★ (38)21 mi
27Cardwell Tree & Landscape855.0★ (9)5 mi
28Cincinnati Arbor Services854.8★ (40)21 mi
29Julie Collins - Consulting Arborist & Tree Health Services, LLC845.0★ (76)3 mi
30Dark Horse Tree Service845.0★ (15)16 mi
31AM Tree Expert llc844.8★ (20)17 mi
32Monster Tree Service of East Cincinnati844.9★ (178)24 mi
33Go-Getter Tree Service844.9★ (97)6 mi
34United Tree Service845.0★ (21)20 mi
35Acres Tree Service845.0★ (36)13 mi
36A & J Tree Removal834.5★ (33)20 mi
37Rubio's Tree Service835.0★ (30)21 mi
38Zippy TreeWorks835.0★ (61)7 mi
39Allen's Tree Service834.0★ (17)12 mi
40Oakland Tree Care, LLC.835.0★ (7)13 mi
41Perfect Cut Tree Services834.8★ (64)17 mi
42Rick Voland's Tree & Landscaping service834.6★ (10)11 mi
43Climbing J's Tree Service835.0★ (4)12 mi
44Dependable Tree Service834.8★ (12)14 mi
45Usa Solution834.8★ (46)17 mi
46Paul's Tree Removal, LLC825.0★ (93)16 mi
47Sizemore Tree Works825.0★ (40)19 mi
48JRs Trees, LLC825.0★ (14)18 mi
49Tree Force One824.7★ (16)23 mi
50Eastside Tree LLC825.0★ (23)23 mi

Also serving Independence

20 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.

Unranked tree services serving Independence
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brighter Day3.0★ (2)13 mi
Chain LockerIn Independence
Cincinnati Tree Removal5.0★ (4)13 mi
DACO Tree Experts5.0★ (15)23 mi
Diaz Tree Service Experts LLC - Tree Trimming Service, Grass Mowing, Landscaping Service and Land Cleanup4.0★ (4)13 mi
Green Vision Professional Services5.0★ (2)10 mi
Griffin Services LLC5.0★ (2)24 mi
Harmeling Custom Cuts5.0★ (18)In Independence
Ismael Landscaping LLC5.0★ (1)7 mi
Joshua Tree Experts4.9★ (7)18 mi
Lawn Doctor4.0★ (2)11 mi
M&G Tree Service Llc5.0★ (2)8 mi
Merriman Tree & Stump5.0★ (1)10 mi
Messer Excavating, LLC5.0★ (12)In Independence
MLG Tree Service LLC.In Independence
Only Trees & Hardscaping5.0★ (2)16 mi
Precision Tree Service LLC2.5★ (2)12 mi
Rick Tree services and Snow Removal5.0★ (1)7 mi
The Queen of the West Tree Service5.0★ (3)19 mi
Trees to the ground2.5★ (6)10 mi

How much do tree services cost in Independence?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Independence. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in Independence?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire a tree service in Kentucky

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.

How we ranked Independence tree services

We scored 156 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Independence data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in Independence: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Independence?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Independence, KY is Clark Tree Service with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Twin Tree Care (#2) and Kingdom Tree Trimming and Removal LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 156 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Independence?

ContractorsRanked ranks 156 tree services serving Independence, KY. 1 of them is based in Independence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Independence are open 24/7?

54 ranked tree services in Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clark Tree Service (#1), Twin Tree Care (#2) and Kingdom Tree Trimming and Removal LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Independence work on weekends?

112 of 156 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 87 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clark Tree Service (#1), Twin Tree Care (#2) and Kingdom Tree Trimming and Removal LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Independence?

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 Independence. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Independence tree services have?

The median Google rating among 156 rated tree services in Independence is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Anstaett's Tree Service has the most, 513 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Independence?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.

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 Independence

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 156 tree services serving Independence.
  2. October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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