35 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kalispell: Champion Tree Trimming Service, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): For-Evergreen Ground Maintenance and Tree Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Stumptown Heating and Cooling LLC, 128 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked after Champion Tree Trimming Service; ranked #24.
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35 Kalispell tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champion Tree Trimming Service | 94 | 5.0★ (228) | Kalispell | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | For-Evergreen Ground Maintenance and Tree Services | 94 | 5.0★ (65) | Kalispell | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Campbell's Tree & Stump Service, LLC | 93 | 5.0★ (52) | Kalispell | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Crop Top Trees LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (46) | Columbia Falls, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | AAA Tree Services | 90 | 5.0★ (15) | Kalispell | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | INDEPENDENT TREE SERVICE | 89 | 4.6★ (15) | Kalispell | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Stump Grinder | 87 | 5.0★ (9) | Evergreen, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Dedicated Tree Works | 87 | 5.0★ (24) | Evergreen, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | KW Tree Topping & Trimming | 85 | 5.0★ (18) | Evergreen, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Western Sky Tree Service | 85 | 4.6★ (11) | Columbia Falls, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (228).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia Falls, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia Falls, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gifford, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Whitefish, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Evergreen, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #18 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 Evergreen, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalispell
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitefish, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, 128 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitefish, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sweeney's Services | 76 | 5.0★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Guardian Forestry | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | In Kalispell |
| 28 | Custom Tree Service | 75 | 5.0★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Dudley's Trees Inc | 75 | 3.0★ (7) | In Kalispell |
| 30 | Big Mountain Tree Service | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Blue Heron Property Care LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (23) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Stillwater Landscape | 71 | 4.2★ (46) | 4 mi |
| 33 | 4 Seasons Landscaping | 70 | 4.7★ (35) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Eager Beavers Bobcat Services | 69 | 4.7★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 35 | Superior Land and Lawn Care | 67 | 4.8★ (16) | 18 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Creek Tree Services LLC | In Kalispell | |
| Aspen Urban Forestry | 5.0★ (1) | In Kalispell |
| Big Mountain Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Clean Cut Tree & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Copperforge Underground | 5.0★ (1) | In Kalispell |
| Eco Scapes Montana | In Kalispell | |
| Fire safe fire prevention | In Kalispell | |
| Flathead Cut LLC | 5.0★ (50) | In Kalispell |
| Forest Edge Tree Service | 4 mi | |
| Glacier Lawn Care | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Heartwood tree service | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Kingdom Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Kalispell |
| Laster Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Livingston Stump Grinders.... Tree services | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Raiman-Arborist | 5.0★ (1) | In Kalispell |
| Stumptown Stump Grinding, LLC | 6 mi | |
| Timbers tree services | In Kalispell | |
| Total Care Montana | 3.8★ (4) | In Kalispell |
| Tree of spades | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Wisner Tree Works | In Kalispell |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kalispell. 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 Montana, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 35 Kalispell 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 Kalispell 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 |