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Best Tree Services in Lincoln, NE (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lincoln: One Life Tree Service, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Good Life Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Blue Ox Tree Service, 664 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #6.

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

52 Lincoln tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 52 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Lincoln at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Lincoln at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1One Life Tree Service944.9★ (259)Lincoln24/7Overall
2Good Life Tree Service924.9★ (100)Lincoln24/7Emergencies
3Klug's Tree Service924.9★ (96)Lincoln24/7—
4Elite Tree Services915.0★ (43)Lincoln24/7—
5Acme Tree Services914.7★ (82)Lincoln24/7—
6Blue Ox Tree Service904.9★ (664)LincolnSat · EveningsMost reviews
7Total Tree Care875.0★ (43)Lincoln24/7—
8A+ Treeworks874.4★ (14)Lincoln24/7—
9Driftwood Tree & Landcare865.0★ (7)Lincoln24/7—
10T & M Tree Services864.5★ (8)Lincoln24/7—

The 52 best tree services in Lincoln, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lincoln

    #1 One Life Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    94/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    301 S 70th St Suite 314, Lincoln, NE 68510
    View profile for One Life Tree Service(402) 802-9258

  2. #2 Good Life Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Good Life Tree Service

  3. #3 Klug's Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9635 Yankee Hill Rd, Lincoln, NE 68526
    View profile for Klug's Tree Service(402) 640-4342

  4. #4 Elite Tree Services

    Based in Lincoln

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2675 S 9th St, Lincoln, NE 68502
    View profile for Elite Tree Services(402) 540-7053

  5. #5 Acme Tree Services

    Based in Lincoln

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Lincoln, NE 68504
    View profile for Acme Tree Services(402) 421-2514

  6. #6 Blue Ox Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 664 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (664).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 664 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8311 South St, Lincoln, NE 68506
    View profile for Blue Ox Tree Service(402) 805-0537

  7. #7 Total Tree Care

    Based in Lincoln

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2115 B St, Lincoln, NE 68502
    View profile for Total Tree Care(402) 764-0558

  8. #8 A+ Treeworks

    Based in Lincoln

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    941 S 29th St, Lincoln, NE 68510
    View profile for A+ Treeworks(402) 730-3898

  12. #12 Pegasus Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Pegasus Tree Service(402) 709-9222

  15. #15 Hurricane Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3540 Cleveland Ave Ste 3, Lincoln, NE 68504
    View profile for Hurricane Tree Service(402) 580-7303

  18. #18 Schultz Tree Service

    Based in Lincoln

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    613 Sumner St, Lincoln, NE 68502
    View profile for Schultz Tree Service(402) 805-3600

  19. #19 Timber wolf trees service

    Based in Lincoln

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    1800 Connie Rd, Lincoln, NE 68502
    View profile for Timber wolf trees service(402) 920-0099

  21. #21 SavATree

    Based in Lincoln

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13611 Energy Way, Waverly, NE 68462
    View profile for SavATree(402) 476-8873

  25. #25 The Tree Guys

    Based in Lincoln

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2200 S Folsom Ct, Lincoln, NE 68522
    View profile for The Tree Guys(402) 438-8752

Tree services ranked #26 to #50

#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 52 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Lincoln, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26A1 Junk Removal and Tree Trimming814.9★ (251)23 mi
27Stormy Tree Service814.5★ (30)In Lincoln
28Landmark Nursery and Landscaping805.0★ (155)In Lincoln
29True Love Tree Service, LLC805.0★ (4)In Lincoln
30S&S Tree Service (Stewart & Stewart Tree Service, LLC)804.9★ (87)In Lincoln
31Lawn Masters794.9★ (98)In Lincoln
32Priority Lawn and Landscape794.8★ (24)In Lincoln
33Big Sam's Services LLC785.0★ (5)In Lincoln
34True Blue Tree Service LLC775.0★ (16)In Lincoln
35Batenhorst Lawn Care LLC774.9★ (44)In Lincoln
36Winwin Hauling & Preservation775.0★ (3)In Lincoln
37Hall Brothers Tree Service775.0★ (14)In Lincoln
38Pro Tree Service763.7★ (3)In Lincoln
39Lincoln Tree Service Inc764.1★ (24)In Lincoln
40TruGreen Lawn Care764.2★ (274)In Lincoln
41Tree Lawn Medic763.6★ (5)24 mi
42Dudley's Dew-Right Tree & Mulch754.6★ (83)In Lincoln
43Goldsmith Tree Services734.4★ (5)23 mi
44Morgan Neely Climbing Arborist724.0★ (4)24 mi
45LeGrande Excavating723.3★ (3)In Lincoln
46Eden Lawncare & Tree Service725.0★ (9)In Lincoln
47Hobson Tree Service724.3★ (8)23 mi
48TreeBeard Tree Service715.0★ (3)In Lincoln
49Merle's Garden Center704.0★ (39)24 mi
501776 Grounds Maintenance695.0★ (6)In Lincoln

Also serving Lincoln

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.

Unranked tree services serving Lincoln
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ARK Tree Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Azzu Tree3.0★ (1)In Lincoln
Barry’s Lawn and Landscape5.0★ (4)In Lincoln
Bees Trees and Lawn, LLC5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Better Tree Removal5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Campbell's Nurseries & Garden Centers, Inc.4.7★ (119)In Lincoln
Dragon & Son Lawn Care Services & yard maintenance & D&S Snow Removal services.5.0★ (1)In Lincoln
Frerichs Tree Service5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Kuta Lawn and Landscape LLC4.9★ (38)In Lincoln
Lincoln Landscaping Co.4.3★ (69)In Lincoln
Lincoln Tree Removal3.0★ (1)In Lincoln
One Life Tree Service5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
RDM Landscapes5.0★ (25)In Lincoln
Rohrbaugh Tree Service5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Tailored Landscapes, LLC3.9★ (18)In Lincoln
Taylor's Drain & Sewer Service4.4★ (71)In Lincoln
Timber wolf5.0★ (2)In Lincoln
Tomahawk Tree Service5.0★ (1)In Lincoln
Tree Trimming Services of Omaha3.5★ (2)In Lincoln
West Fork Landscape and Tree Care Inc5.0★ (2)In Lincoln

How much do tree services cost in Lincoln?

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

How much do tree services cost in Lincoln?
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 Nebraska

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Nebraska, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.

How we ranked Lincoln tree services

We scored 52 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lincoln data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Lincoln?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Lincoln, NE is One Life Tree Service with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Good Life Tree Service (#2) and Klug's Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 52 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Lincoln?

ContractorsRanked ranks 52 tree services serving Lincoln, NE. 44 of them are based in Lincoln; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Lincoln are open 24/7?

15 ranked tree services in Lincoln post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are One Life Tree Service (#1), Good Life Tree Service (#2) and Klug's Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Lincoln work on weekends?

34 of 52 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are One Life Tree Service (#1), Good Life Tree Service (#2) and Klug's Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Lincoln?

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

What Google rating do Lincoln tree services have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated tree services in Lincoln is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Blue Ox Tree Service has the most, 664 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Lincoln?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Nebraska, 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Lincoln

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 tree services serving Lincoln.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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