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Best Tree Services in Near South Side, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Near South Side: Huber Tree Expert, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 611 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RG TREE, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 252.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Smitty's Tree Service Inc., 1,550 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 252 ranked; ranked #13.

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

252 Near South Side tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 85 are open 24/7, 205 open Saturdays and 125 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 252 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in West Town ranking. See Tree services in West Town

Top 10 tree services in Near South Side at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Near South Side at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Huber Tree Expert635.0★ (611)Berwyn, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2RG TREE615.0★ (83)Countryside, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3County Tree Service614.7★ (147)Stickney, 9 mi away24/7—
4RGP Tree Service614.9★ (65)Chicago, 7 mi away24/7—
5Reliable Tree Service615.0★ (279)Country Club Hills, 20 mi away24/7—
6EZC Tree Service604.9★ (60)Cicero, 7 mi away24/7—
7Briggs Tree Service Inc604.9★ (320)Lansing, 20 mi away24/7—
8AM Tree Service, Inc.604.9★ (235)Ashburn, 5 mi awaySat—
9Prime Tree Care, Inc605.0★ (122)Crestwood, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Sinnott Tree Services Inc604.8★ (87)Countryside, 12 mi away24/7—

The 252 best tree services in Near South Side, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Near South Side

    #1 Huber Tree Expert

    Based in Berwyn, 8 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 611 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 611 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1622 Scoville Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    View profile for Huber Tree Expert(708) 367-3855

  2. #2 RG TREE

    Based in Countryside, 10 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for RG TREE(773) 789-0233

  3. #3 County Tree Service

    Based in Stickney, 9 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6600 41st St, Stickney, IL 60402
    View profile for County Tree Service(708) 484-4808

  5. #5 Reliable Tree Service

    Based in Country Club Hills, 20 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17130 S Cicero Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
    View profile for Reliable Tree Service(708) 655-9121

  18. #18 Paradise tree service LLC

    Based in Hammond, 20 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3117 163rd Pl, Hammond, IN 46323
    View profile for Paradise tree service LLC

  22. #22 Cityscape Landscape

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.6★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1540 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
    View profile for Cityscape Landscape(773) 342-4009

  23. #23 Pro Tree Service

    Based in Mokena, 24 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.6★ from 387 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19253 S Blackhawk Pkwy, Mokena, IL 60448
    View profile for Pro Tree Service(708) 424-5885

  25. #25 Meca Tree Service

    Based in Maywood, 11 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1701 S 8th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
    View profile for Meca Tree Service(773) 803-5144

Tree services ranked #26 to #40

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 40 of 252 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Near South Side, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chavez Tree Service585.0★ (51)17 mi
28R&J Ozuna's Tree Service Co.584.9★ (54)17 mi
29Professional Tree Removal Service585.0★ (10)5 mi
30Paul Bunyon & Sons Tree Services584.4★ (152)15 mi
31Jose Tree Care585.0★ (11)6 mi
32Tree Cutters Experts Inc585.0★ (11)6 mi
35Midwest Tree Works574.8★ (57)17 mi
37Dans tree care and snow removal574.5★ (15)7 mi
39Brookfield Tree Service574.6★ (30)12 mi
40Ryan's Tree Care574.3★ (11)5 mi

How much do tree services cost in Near South Side?

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

How much do tree services cost in Near South Side?
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 Near South Side tree services

We scored 252 Near South Side 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 Near South Side 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 Near South Side: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Near South Side?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Near South Side, IL is Huber Tree Expert with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 611 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. RG TREE (#2) and County Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 252 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Near South Side?

ContractorsRanked ranks 252 tree services serving Near South Side, IL. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Near South Side are open 24/7?

85 ranked tree services in Near South Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RG TREE (#2), County Tree Service (#3) and RGP Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Near South Side work on weekends?

205 of 252 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 125 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Huber Tree Expert (#1), RG TREE (#2) and County Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Near South Side?

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

What Google rating do Near South Side tree services have?

The median Google rating among 252 rated tree services in Near South Side is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Smitty's Tree Service Inc. has the most, 1,550 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Near South Side?

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 Near South Side

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 252 tree services serving Near South Side.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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