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Best Tree Services in Mendota, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mendota: Stuart Tree Services, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Big Tree Guys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 24.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Elite Seamless Gutters, 94 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #12.

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

24 Mendota tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Mendota at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Mendota at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Stuart Tree Services634.9★ (56)Peru, 15 mi away24/7Overall
2Shearer Tree Service LLC574.6★ (72)La Salle, 14 mi away——
3Big Tree Guys575.0★ (7)Peru, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Korte Tree Service574.4★ (20)La Salle, 15 mi away24/7—
5L Bird Stump Grinding and Removal545.0★ (5)Spring Valley, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Heller Tree Service544.8★ (22)Dixon, 25 mi awaySat—
7Arteaga Tree Service & Landscaping545.0★ (4)MendotaSat · Sun—
8Meraki Tree Care and Landscaping545.0★ (10)Winfield, 17 mi away24/7—
9La Porte Mowing & Tree Extreme SVC543.4★ (5)Princeton, 21 mi away24/7—
10Ekana Nursery & Landscaping544.4★ (22)Mendota——

The 24 best tree services in Mendota, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Mendota

    #1 Stuart Tree Services

    Based in Peru, 15 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16th St, Peru, IL 61354
    View profile for Stuart Tree Services(815) 223-3416

  2. #2 Shearer Tree Service LLC

    Based in La Salle, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    585 US-6, La Salle, IL 61301
    View profile for Shearer Tree Service LLC(815) 223-8733

  3. #3 Big Tree Guys

    Based in Peru, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Big Tree Guys(815) 993-3997

  4. #4 Korte Tree Service

    Based in La Salle, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1400 1st St, La Salle, IL 61301
    View profile for Korte Tree Service(815) 224-4611

  6. #6 Heller Tree Service

    Based in Dixon, 25 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1606 US-52, Dixon, IL 61021
    View profile for Heller Tree Service(815) 652-6708

  12. #12 Elite Seamless Gutters

    Based in Spring Valley, 16 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, the most in Mendota.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 E Dakota St, Spring Valley, IL 61362
    View profile for Elite Seamless Gutters(815) 663-8364

  14. #14 Taylor's Way

    Based in Ottawa, 14 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Taylor's Way(815) 915-8428

  21. #21 Guither Tree Service

    Based in Princeton, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Guither Tree Service(815) 379-2925

  24. #24 Ator, Inc. Landscaping

    Based in La Salle, 13 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    359 Ator Dr, La Salle, IL 61301
    View profile for Ator, Inc. Landscaping(815) 223-0601

Also serving Mendota

7 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 Mendota
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Plus Landscaping & Tree Services21 mi
M&E Tree Service14 mi
Mackenzie Exteriors & Landscaping5.0★ (1)22 mi
Taylor's Way22 mi
The Arbor Barber LLC5.0★ (2)In Mendota
Total Tree Services1.0★ (1)24 mi
Triple Service Inc.4.8★ (699)In Mendota

How much do tree services cost in Mendota?

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

How much do tree services cost in Mendota?
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 Illinois

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.

How we ranked Mendota tree services

We scored 24 Mendota 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Mendota data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in Mendota: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Mendota?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Mendota, IL is Stuart Tree Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Shearer Tree Service LLC (#2) and Big Tree Guys (#3) follow. We ranked 24 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Mendota?

ContractorsRanked ranks 24 tree services serving Mendota, IL. 2 of them are based in Mendota; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Mendota are open 24/7?

6 ranked tree services in Mendota post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stuart Tree Services (#1), Big Tree Guys (#3) and Korte Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Mendota work on weekends?

17 of 24 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stuart Tree Services (#1), Big Tree Guys (#3) and Korte Tree Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Mendota?

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

What Google rating do Mendota tree services have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated tree services in Mendota is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Elite Seamless Gutters has the most, 94 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Mendota?

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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Mendota

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 tree services serving Mendota.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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