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Best Tree Services in Johnston, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Johnston: Premium Tree Service, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MGR Trees and More LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 138.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: MJ's Tree Service, 342 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 138 ranked; ranked #5.

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

138 Johnston tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 79 open Saturdays and 54 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 138 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Des Moines ranking. See Tree services in Des Moines

Top 10 tree services in Johnston at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Johnston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Premium Tree Service655.0★ (181)Altoona, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2MGR Trees and More LLC654.9★ (275)West Des Moines, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Southern Accent Tree Service645.0★ (168)West Des Moines, 8 mi away24/7—
4Good Guys Tree Service644.9★ (258)Clive, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5MJ's Tree Service645.0★ (342)Ankeny, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Central Tree Pros644.8★ (120)Des Moines, 2 mi away24/7—
7Richie Bros Junk Removal635.0★ (256)Urbandale, 2 mi awaySat—
8D&J's Complete Tree Service - Ankeny625.0★ (88)Ankeny, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9SchmiTreez, LLC625.0★ (174)Norwalk, 16 mi away24/7—
10InfanTree Services LLC615.0★ (39)Des Moines, 4 mi away24/7—

The 138 best tree services in Johnston, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 MJ's Tree Service

    Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 5:30 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 5:30 AM–8:30 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    View profile for MJ's Tree Service(515) 770-9750

  6. #6 Central Tree Pros

    Based in Des Moines, 2 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3175 NW Prairie Ln, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for Central Tree Pros(515) 661-7170

  9. #9 SchmiTreez, LLC

    Based in Norwalk, 16 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5058 105th Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
    View profile for SchmiTreez, LLC(641) 202-1099

  11. #11 Great Tree LLC

    Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Great Tree LLC(515) 975-8189

  16. #16 Happy Trees Inc

    Based in Ankeny, 3 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3306 SW Maize Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
    View profile for Happy Trees Inc(515) 979-3468

  17. #17 Lawn Jockeys

    Based in Des Moines, 2 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4800 NW 53rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50310
    View profile for Lawn Jockeys(515) 707-2109

  23. #23 Tree Control

    Based in Newton, 4 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Tree Control(515) 805-5875

  25. #25 JN Services LLC

    Based in Clive, 3 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for JN Services LLC(515) 201-7311

Tree services ranked #26 to #44

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 44 of 138 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Johnston, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Weiss Tree Service584.9★ (108)25 mi
27All Timber Tree Service584.9★ (65)20 mi
32LCS Tree Trimming and Removal575.0★ (11)8 mi
34DudeSweet Tree Trimming575.0★ (10)7 mi
36Klug Group Stump Grinding575.0★ (11)9 mi
38Nathan's Tree Service574.8★ (12)9 mi
40Turnbull's Tree Service574.3★ (38)14 mi
41West Central Tree Service574.6★ (26)14 mi
42Billys Snow specialist574.3★ (16)9 mi
44Howe's Lawncare & Snow Removal575.0★ (7)8 mi

How much do tree services cost in Johnston?

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

How much do tree services cost in Johnston?
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 Iowa

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.

How we ranked Johnston tree services

We scored 138 Johnston 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Johnston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in Johnston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Johnston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Johnston, IA is Premium Tree Service with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MGR Trees and More LLC (#2) and Southern Accent Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 138 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Johnston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 138 tree services serving Johnston, IA. 1 of them is based in Johnston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Johnston are open 24/7?

35 ranked tree services in Johnston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Premium Tree Service (#1), MGR Trees and More LLC (#2) and Southern Accent Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Johnston work on weekends?

79 of 138 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 54 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Premium Tree Service (#1), MGR Trees and More LLC (#2) and Southern Accent Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Johnston?

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

What Google rating do Johnston tree services have?

The median Google rating among 138 rated tree services in Johnston is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. MJ's Tree Service has the most, 342 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Johnston?

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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Johnston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 138 tree services serving Johnston.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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