219 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JC Garay Tree and Lawn Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 219.
Most-reviewed: Monster Tree Service of Lee's Summit, 702 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 219 ranked; ranked #47.
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219 Independence tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 75 are open 24/7, 149 open Saturdays and 99 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 219 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert's Stump Grinding & Landscaping | 63 | 5.0★ (346) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JC Garay Tree and Lawn Service | 63 | 5.0★ (295) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Williams Jr Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (280) | Blue Springs, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A-1 Tree Care LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (104) | Kansas City, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings · Emergency | — |
| 5 | Choice Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (340) | Kansas City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | General Lawn & Tree Service | 62 | 4.8★ (71) | Independence | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cam's Lawn N' Haul LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (70) | Grandview, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Franklyn Martinez Tree and Lawn | 62 | 5.0★ (132) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | We Care Tree Care | 62 | 5.0★ (43) | Independence | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Murphy's Tree Service LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (165) | Overland Park, 11 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: 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 340 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grandview, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leawood, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 219 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arreola Lawn Maintenance LLC | 3.9★ (50) | In Independence |
| Blue Ribbon Tree Services-Independence | In Independence | |
| Bowen Tree Service | 5.0★ (5) | 4 mi |
| Certified Tree Care | 1.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Classic Tree Care | 5.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| Davey Tree Service | In Independence | |
| Emerald Oasis | 5.0★ (45) | 20 mi |
| Greathouse Stump Removal | 5.0★ (21) | 12 mi |
| Guys Tree Service | 5.0★ (11) | 9 mi |
| Hello Tree Care | 5.0★ (15) | 9 mi |
| Kc Tree Climbers LLC | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| Kingdom Tree | In Independence | |
| Mabie's Lawn & Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Independence |
| Perkins Tree Care, LLC | 5.0★ (9) | 9 mi |
| Royal Arborist Tree Service LLC.. | 5.0★ (8) | In Independence |
| Sicomoro tree service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Independence |
| Stump Man Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Independence |
| The Tree Trimming Team of Lenexa | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| TOP NOTCH TREE CARE | In Independence | |
| Union Brothers Tree Care LLC | 4.1★ (51) | 9 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. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 219 Independence 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 Independence 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 |