83 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lawrence: Sunrise Tree Care LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forest Keepers Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 83.
Most-reviewed: Arbor Masters of Shawnee, 617 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #16.
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83 Lawrence tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 83 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Tree Care LLC | 64 | 4.8★ (92) | Lawrence | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Taylor Lawn and Tree | 64 | 5.0★ (127) | Lawrence | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Kansas Tree Care | 63 | 5.0★ (149) | Lawrence | — | — |
| 4 | Forest Keepers Tree Care | 63 | 4.9★ (122) | Lawrence | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Timber Tree Service LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (356) | Olathe, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Affordable Tree Service "Your Local Tree M.D." | 61 | 4.6★ (25) | Lawrence | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Heartland Stump Removal | 60 | 5.0★ (318) | Lenexa, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Lawrence Arborists | 60 | 5.0★ (51) | Lawrence | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Johnson County Stump Removal LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (141) | De Soto, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Halls Affordable Tree Care | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Lawrence | 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: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenexa, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonner Springs, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eudora, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews, the most in Lawrence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenexa, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Topeka, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 441 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 83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&J TREE SERVICES KC, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| All Seasons Grounds Keeping Tree, Lawn & Landscaping | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| Arbor-Tech | 5.0★ (1) | In Lawrence |
| Arborist of Lawrence - ISA Certified Arborist | 5.0★ (1) | In Lawrence |
| Bell's Turf | 4.9★ (32) | In Lawrence |
| Best tree service | In Lawrence | |
| Champion Tree Care | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| Empire Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Garcia Roofing Lawrence Kansas | 5.0★ (69) | In Lawrence |
| Highplains Tree Service, LLC | 5.0★ (9) | 3 mi |
| Homefix Lawrence LLC | 5.0★ (138) | In Lawrence |
| Instant Shade Tree | 4.5★ (4) | 22 mi |
| Lawrence Landscape | 4.7★ (36) | In Lawrence |
| Orlando M Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.9★ (1,900) | In Lawrence |
| Schendel Lawn & Landscape | 4.6★ (22) | In Lawrence |
| Sunflower Tree Service | In Lawrence | |
| Tri-Care LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| Uncle Huck Sewer & Septic | 4.9★ (55) | In Lawrence |
| Wesley Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lawrence. 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 83 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 |