20 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Mankato: Goettl Tree Service, LLC, CR Score 88/100; 3.9★ from 41 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dawgs Dig Cut & Haul(Tree Service & More), posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 20.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 87 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #15.
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20 Mankato tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goettl Tree Service, LLC | 88 | 3.9★ (41) | Mankato | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mankato Tree Pros | 87 | 5.0★ (20) | Mankato | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Trinity Tree Services LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (45) | Mankato | Sat | — |
| 4 | Radel Tree, LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (18) | Mankato | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Melchior's Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | Mankato | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Jarraff Industries | 83 | 4.5★ (37) | Saint Peter, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | MOLINA TREE SERVICE | 83 | 4.4★ (20) | North Mankato, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Dawgs Dig Cut & Haul(Tree Service & More) | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Mankato | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | First Class Lawn Care | 81 | 4.5★ (40) | Mankato | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Complete Tree Care & Landscape LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Mankato | 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: 3.9★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #5 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 Saint Peter, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Mankato, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #8 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 Mankato
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, 40 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #10 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 Mankato
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Mankato
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 87 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (87).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peter, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Pro Lawn & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Complete Tree Care | In Mankato | |
| Eric's Tree Trimming PLUS LLC | In Mankato | |
| Green Crafters | 4.4★ (9) | In Mankato |
| Green Tree Outdoor Service | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Mankato Landscapers | 5.0★ (54) | In Mankato |
| Northland Outdoor Solutions | 4.9★ (49) | In Mankato |
| Tree and Turf Home Care | In Mankato | |
| Two Beards Tree Service | 1 mi | |
| Woodfellas Lawn and Landscape | 3.8★ (20) | In Mankato |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Mankato. 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 Minnesota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 20 Mankato 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 Mankato 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 |