46 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merrill: Stangel’s Tree Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Todd's Tip Top Complete Tree Service - Wausau, WI, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 46.
Most-reviewed: Albright Enterprises, 125 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #2.
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46 Merrill tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stangel’s Tree Service | 62 | 4.9★ (87) | Manitowoc, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Albright Enterprises | 62 | 5.0★ (125) | Wausau, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Todd's Tip Top Complete Tree Service - Wausau, WI | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Merrill | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Ellerman Tree Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Merrill | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Nohr-Way Tree Service & Stump Grinding | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | Merrill | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Kreft Tree Service - Wausau, WI | 57 | 4.6★ (64) | Wausau, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Quartz Stump Grinding | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Wausau, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Friendly Neighborhood Tree Service | 57 | 4.9★ (27) | Franklin, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Simply Trees Sheboygan | 57 | 5.0★ (24) | Sheboygan, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Winning Grind Stump Removal Services | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | Waupun, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, the most in Merrill.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrill
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrill
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrill
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waupun, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allouez, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrill
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allouez, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fond du Lac, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Siberian Woods Tree Service, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Mev's Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Darryl's Tree Service | 54 | 4.7★ (15) | 20 mi |
| 29 | T & E Tree Surgery Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (16) | 15 mi |
| 30 | LNC Land Clearing & Tree Service LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Falander's Tree Service, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Ranger Services | 53 | 3.9★ (22) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Tree Guy Appleton | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 34 | First Choice Tree Care Inc | 51 | 2.3★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Consciously Fresh Tree Service | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Mountain Bay Forestry LLC | 50 | 4.3★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Tree Retrievers | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 38 | Premier Lawn & Landscape LLC | 49 | 4.8★ (44) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Darryl's Tree Service | 49 | 2.3★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Slim’s Tree Service | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Four Seasons Lawn & Snow Removal LLC | 47 | 4.6★ (14) | 20 mi |
| 42 | Kelly's Landscaping | 46 | 4.0★ (8) | 14 mi |
| 43 | Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care | 46 | 3.8★ (80) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Wilderness Pathways Inc. | 45 | 4.8★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 45 | Three Sisters Landscaping LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 46 | Indian Lore LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bringing U Miracles | In Merrill | |
| Bucky Land Management | 20 mi | |
| Dominic’s Garden & Tree Services | 20 mi | |
| Elite Tree & Outdoor Services, LLC | 25 mi | |
| Indian Lore Forestry | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Maney Tree Moving Service | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Mitch's Hometown Lawn Care, LLC | 20 mi | |
| Ninja beaver tree service | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Northwestern Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Orozco Tree Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| ProGrind Stump Removal LLC | 22 mi | |
| Shamrock Lawn Care | 4.0★ (4) | In Merrill |
| T & E Tree Surgery Inc | 15 mi | |
| Woller Stump Grinding LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Merrill |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Merrill. 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 Wisconsin, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 46 Merrill 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 23, 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 Merrill data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |