12 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Meads: C & A Tree Service, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Waulks Handyman and Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Lawncare by Brandon Landscape & Tree service, 57 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 12 ranked after C & A Tree Service; ranked #6.
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12 Meads tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & A Tree Service | 91 | 4.8★ (220) | Huntington, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Waulks Handyman and Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (8) | Ironton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hall’s Tree Service | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Ironton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Festival Of Trees And Trains | 81 | 5.0★ (10) | Ashland, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Stop, Chop, & Drop It LLC | 79 | 4.7★ (53) | Huntington, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Lawncare by Brandon Landscape & Tree service | 77 | 4.6★ (57) | Huntington, 7 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Custom Tree Services | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Flatwoods, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mayo Tree Company | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntington, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mason Property Management Services | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Huntington, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Prino's Lawn & Landscaping LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (5) | Huntington, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (220).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Ironton, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, 57 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flatwoods, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Huntington, 15 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 Huntington, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C&A Tree Service | 6 mi | |
| Copley Lawn Care & Tree Removal | 9 mi | |
| Dropping Logs Tree Service, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Gilbert Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Hardiman Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Hueys handyman Contractors Ironton OH | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| JMK Tree Service & Excavation | 8 mi | |
| KC's Industries | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| KC's Industries | 14 mi | |
| L&B tree service | 12 mi | |
| LSW Tree Service | 6 mi | |
| Mcadams tree and landscapeing service | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Monkeysaw Lawn and Tree Service | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Taylor's Tree Trimming and Stump Removal | 21 mi | |
| Trees by Brandon | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Meads. 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 12 Meads 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 Meads 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 |