90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 702 Bloomington Rd #104, Champaign, IL 61820
Best Tree Services in Monticello, IL (2026)
47 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Monticello: Bud's Tree Care, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sky's The Limit Tree Service, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.
- 26
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 450 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 Monticello tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 47 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Monticello at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud's Tree Care | 90 | 4.9★ (239) | Champaign, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sky's The Limit Tree Service, Inc. | 89 | 4.8★ (321) | Decatur, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Myers and Sons Company | 88 | 5.0★ (108) | Urbana, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A1 Tree Care | 86 | 4.9★ (72) | Decatur, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Michael Poor Certified Arborist | 85 | 4.7★ (55) | Urbana, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | MC TREE L.L.C. | 84 | 5.0★ (34) | Decatur, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | High Climber Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (14) | Champaign, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Clean Green Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (29) | Monticello | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Countryside Tree Service | 83 | 4.9★ (22) | Decatur, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | CU Tree Care | 82 | 5.0★ (97) | Champaign, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
The 47 best tree services in Monticello, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 321 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 321 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 601 S 27th St, Decatur, IL 62521
Based in Urbana, 20 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 702 E Pennsylvania Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
#4 A1 Tree Care
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Urbana, 21 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 402 G H Baker Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Champaign, 17 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Monticello
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 743 E 1700 North Rd, Monticello, IL 61856
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 CU Tree Care
Based in Champaign, 16 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2406 Cherry Hills Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
Based in Urbana, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2411 Brownfield Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Based in Urbana, 17 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Countryside, 23 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Decatur, 23 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Douglas, 11 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Urbana, 24 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1742 County Rd 1400 N, Urbana, IL 61802
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 211 N County St, Lovington, IL 61937
Based in Clinton, 22 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Urbana, 18 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rantoul, 19 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Douglas, 16 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 125 N 1425 East Rd, Atwood, IL 61913
Based in Decatur, 24 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2709 Harryland Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 37 N Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
Based in Decatur, 22 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4949 E Glenwood Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
All 47 tree services
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 74 | 4.5★ (450) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Tree Service Decatur | 74 | 4.3★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 28 | All Tree Steve's | 74 | 4.4★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Happy Green Services | 72 | 4.5★ (84) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Houston's Tree Service | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Fryman Tree Services | 72 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Deem Landscaping Inc | 71 | 4.6★ (54) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Ambassador Lawn & Tree Services | 71 | 4.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Red's Tree & Services | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Bowman's Lawn Care | 70 | 2.0★ (5) | In Monticello |
| 36 | Romer Bros. Tree & Shrub Service, Inc. | 69 | 4.7★ (31) | 25 mi |
| 37 | EpicStumpGrinding | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 38 | DEVORE STUMP REMOVAL | 68 | 5.0★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Alborne Services LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 40 | AAA Clean Sweep Tree Service | 67 | 4.4★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Merrill Landscape Services | 67 | 4.2★ (120) | 15 mi |
| 42 | Call Eddie | 66 | 5.0★ (8) | 22 mi |
| 43 | Omar's Oc Lawn Service and Landscaping | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 44 | Powell Lawn Care | 64 | 4.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 45 | Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care | 63 | 4.1★ (63) | 24 mi |
| 46 | Allen Team Home And Commercial | 63 | 4.7★ (12) | 24 mi |
| 47 | Sugg Enterprise Lawncare & Snow Removal | 62 | 4.1★ (9) | 18 mi |
Also serving Monticello
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Cut Above The Rest | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Arborsmith Craftsmen in the care of trees, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Carlos Landscaping & Hardscapes | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Cresap Stump Grinding | 11 mi | |
| Daniel Lanscaping | 18 mi | |
| Doebel Tree Service | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Jerry & Jan's Yard Care | 14 mi | |
| Koester Homes - Keller Williams TREC | 5.0★ (91) | In Monticello |
| Lorenzo’s lawn care general service | 19 mi | |
| Mark's Tree Services | 19 mi | |
| Msr | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Nico's Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Rain Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Reds Tree And Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Richard's Tree Service | 18 mi | |
| Sangamon River Arborist | 9 mi | |
| Stumpeez | 21 mi | |
| Stumpeez grinding service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Top Notch Tree Experts LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Treesource Nursery & Landscaping | 18 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Monticello?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Monticello. 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 |
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 Monticello tree services
We scored 47 Monticello 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 Monticello 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 |
Tree services in Monticello: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Monticello?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Monticello, IL is Bud's Tree Care with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sky's The Limit Tree Service, Inc. (#2) and Myers and Sons Company (#3) follow. We ranked 47 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Monticello?
ContractorsRanked ranks 47 tree services serving Monticello, IL. 2 of them are based in Monticello; 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 Monticello are open 24/7?
19 ranked tree services in Monticello post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bud's Tree Care (#1), Sky's The Limit Tree Service, Inc. (#2) and Myers and Sons Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Monticello work on weekends?
35 of 47 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bud's Tree Care (#1), Sky's The Limit Tree Service, Inc. (#2) and Myers and Sons Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Monticello?
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 Monticello. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Monticello tree services have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated tree services in Monticello is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 450 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Monticello?
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 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 Monticello
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 tree services serving Monticello.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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