22 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lincoln: JJs Tree And Emergency Service, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Right Way Tree & Outdoor Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Right Way Tree & Outdoor Services, 347 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
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22 Lincoln tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJs Tree And Emergency Service | 94 | 4.9★ (122) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Right Way Tree & Outdoor Services | 94 | 4.9★ (347) | Creve Coeur, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Midwest Property Tree's & More | 88 | 5.0★ (11) | Lincoln | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Jake's climbing & Tree service | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Creve Coeur, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bree Construction and Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Lincoln | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | GROOT Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (17) | Springfield, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Emergency | — |
| 7 | KLC Turf Pro & Tree Service | 83 | 4.6★ (11) | Springfield, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blue Line Forestry | 83 | 5.0★ (14) | Creve Coeur, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sappy's Tree Trimming and Bush Removal | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Springfield, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Connor's Tree Service | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Springfield, 25 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 availability: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (347).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Creve Coeur, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Alton, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Tree Service | 11 mi | |
| B&C Industries | 11 mi | |
| Hughes Tree & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Lakes Region Land Solutions | 13 mi | |
| McHatton's Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Our Art Is Trees | 24 mi | |
| Quality Tree Works | 22 mi | |
| Stump-eez grinding service | 21 mi | |
| Stumpeez | 23 mi | |
| Stumpeez grinding service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lincoln. 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 Illinois, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 22 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 |