29 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rantoul: Bud's Tree Care, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Myers and Sons Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 450 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #17.
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29 Rantoul tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bud's Tree Care | 63 | 4.9★ (239) | Champaign, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Myers and Sons Company | 62 | 5.0★ (108) | Urbana, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Beez Trees | 61 | 4.9★ (157) | Douglas, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Michael Poor Certified Arborist | 60 | 4.7★ (55) | Urbana, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Petmecky Tree Service | 58 | 3.5★ (11) | Rantoul | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | CU Tree Care | 57 | 5.0★ (97) | Champaign, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Burnett Tree Service | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Urbana, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | High Climber Tree Service | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Champaign, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Downing's Tree Service | 57 | 4.7★ (36) | Urbana, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Caveman's Tree Service | 56 | 4.8★ (40) | Douglas, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rantoul
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Champaign, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Rantoul
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Countryside, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 450 Google reviews, the most in Rantoul.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Sandy Springs, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Champaign, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Merrill Landscape Services | 47 | 4.2★ (120) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Call Eddie | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Omar's Oc Lawn Service and Landscaping | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Alborne Services LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
19 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) | 25 mi |
| Arborsmith Craftsmen in the care of trees, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Bole & Branch Urban Forest Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cresap Stump Grinding | 20 mi | |
| Custom Services Landscape Development | 4.3★ (4) | In Rantoul |
| Daniel Lanscaping | 13 mi | |
| Doebel Tree Service | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lorenzo’s lawn care general service | 13 mi | |
| Mark's Tree Services | 14 mi | |
| Master Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Rantoul |
| Msr | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Nico's Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Oak Creek Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Richard's Tree Service | 15 mi | |
| Sangamon River Arborist | 21 mi | |
| Stump Wrangler Solutions | 11 mi | |
| Sunset Landscaping & Trees | 12 mi | |
| Treesource Nursery & Landscaping | 14 mi | |
| Willie Hall and Son's Tree Service | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rantoul. 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 Illinois, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 29 Rantoul 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Rantoul 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 |