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Best Tree Services in Princeton, IL (2026)

19 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Princeton: Stuart Tree Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): La Porte Mowing & Tree Extreme SVC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Elite Seamless Gutters, 94 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #10.

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

19 Princeton tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Princeton at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Princeton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Stuart Tree Services614.9★ (56)Peru, 19 mi away24/7Overall
2La Porte Mowing & Tree Extreme SVC583.4★ (5)Princeton24/7Emergencies
3Meraki Tree Care and Landscaping565.0★ (10)Winfield, 7 mi away24/7—
4Big Tree Guys565.0★ (7)Peru, 18 mi away24/7—
5Korte Tree Service564.4★ (20)La Salle, 20 mi away24/7—
6L Bird Stump Grinding and Removal565.0★ (5)Spring Valley, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Shearer Tree Service LLC554.6★ (72)La Salle, 22 mi away——
8Guither Tree Service532.6★ (5)PrincetonEvenings—
9Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching535.0★ (18)Peru, 15 mi away24/7—
10Elite Seamless Gutters534.9★ (94)Spring Valley, 14 mi away—Most reviews

The 19 best tree services in Princeton, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Princeton

    #1 Stuart Tree Services

    Based in Peru, 19 mi away

    61/100CR 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

  4. #4 Big Tree Guys

    Based in Peru, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  5. #5 Korte Tree Service

    Based in La Salle, 20 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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

  7. #7 Shearer Tree Service LLC

    Based in La Salle, 22 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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

  8. #8 Guither Tree Service

    Based in Princeton

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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

  10. #10 Elite Seamless Gutters

    Based in Spring Valley, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, the most in Princeton.

    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

  19. #19 Ator, Inc. Landscaping

    Based in La Salle, 19 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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 Princeton

10 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 Princeton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Plus Landscaping & Tree ServicesIn Princeton
ARK Building Solutions LLC5.0★ (3)In Princeton
County Line Service, Inc.1.0★ (1)21 mi
Elm City Lawn LLCIn Princeton
Kernan's Lawn Service & FertilizingIn Princeton
Signature Land Settings LLC.In Princeton
Taylor's WayIn Princeton
The Arbor Barber LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi
Toolbelt Renovation LLC3.7★ (3)In Princeton
Vertical Edge Services25 mi

How much do tree services cost in Princeton?

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

How much do tree services cost in Princeton?
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 Princeton tree services

We scored 19 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Princeton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Princeton, IL is Stuart Tree Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. La Porte Mowing & Tree Extreme SVC (#2) and Meraki Tree Care and Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 19 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Princeton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 19 tree services serving Princeton, IL. 2 of them are based in Princeton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Princeton are open 24/7?

6 ranked tree services in Princeton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stuart Tree Services (#1), La Porte Mowing & Tree Extreme SVC (#2) and Meraki Tree Care and Landscaping (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Princeton work on weekends?

15 of 19 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stuart Tree Services (#1), La Porte Mowing & Tree Extreme SVC (#2) and Meraki Tree Care and Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Princeton?

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

What Google rating do Princeton tree services have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated tree services in Princeton is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Elite Seamless Gutters has the most, 94 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Princeton?

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 Princeton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 tree services serving Princeton.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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