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Best Tree Services in Rapid Valley, SD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rapid Valley: Rapid City Tree Service, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hill's Tree Service, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 224 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #16.

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

22 Rapid Valley tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Rapid City ranking. See Tree services in Rapid City

Top 10 tree services in Rapid Valley at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Rapid Valley at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rapid City Tree Service935.0★ (68)Rapid City, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Hill's Tree Service, LLC895.0★ (24)Rapid City, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Canyon Falls Tree Works875.0★ (108)Rapid City, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4The Johnson Tree Company844.4★ (21)Rapid City, 17 mi away24/7—
5Aim High Tree Service834.8★ (27)Rapid City, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
6American Tree Company, LLC824.9★ (89)Rapid City, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Blue Sky Tree Company825.0★ (23)Rapid City, 2 mi awaySat—
8Tree Service Munoz825.0★ (7)Rapid City, 1 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Trainer Timber Works815.0★ (5)Rapid City, 17 mi away24/7—
10Deep Roots Tree Co.805.0★ (108)Rapid City, 15 mi away——

The 22 best tree services in Rapid Valley, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Hill's Tree Service, LLC

    Based in Rapid City, 4 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9 Montana St, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Hill's Tree Service, LLC(605) 376-0833

  3. #3 Canyon Falls Tree Works

    Based in Rapid City, 4 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1005 Silverleaf Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Canyon Falls Tree Works(605) 250-2267

  5. #5 Aim High Tree Service

    Based in Rapid City, 15 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Aim High Tree Service(605) 269-0683

  7. #7 Blue Sky Tree Company

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Blue Sky Tree Company(605) 791-0347

  8. #8 Tree Service Munoz

    Based in Rapid City, 1 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    6205 Flintlock Ct, Rapid City, SD 57703
    View profile for Tree Service Munoz(605) 381-7099

  10. #10 Deep Roots Tree Co.

    Based in Rapid City, 15 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Deep Roots Tree Co.(605) 515-1447

  12. #12 DL Tree Service

    Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for DL Tree Service(605) 416-1361

  13. #13 RDO Equipment Co.

    Based in Rapid City, 7 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1540 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for RDO Equipment Co.(605) 348-1566

  14. #14 Hagels Tree Service

    Based in Rapid City, 10 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8781 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Hagels Tree Service(605) 545-4587

  16. #16 TruGreen Lawn Care

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 224 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (224).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 224 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1935 Lombardy Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703
    View profile for TruGreen Lawn Care(833) 418-5004

  18. #18 West River Tree Service LLC

    Based in Rapid City, 15 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13030 Deer Creek Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for West River Tree Service LLC(605) 877-5009

  19. #19 Best Bet Lawn Care

    Based in Box Elder, 3 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2340 N Elk Vale Rd Suite 110, Box Elder, SD 57719
    View profile for Best Bet Lawn Care(605) 858-1665

  22. #22 Crow Peak Contractors LLC

    Based in Rapid City, 7 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4327 Meadowwood Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Crow Peak Contractors LLC(605) 431-3153

How much do tree services cost in Rapid Valley?

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

How much do tree services cost in Rapid Valley?
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 South Dakota

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In South Dakota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.

How we ranked Rapid Valley tree services

We scored 22 Rapid Valley 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rapid Valley data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in Rapid Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Rapid Valley?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Rapid Valley, SD is Rapid City Tree Service with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hill's Tree Service, LLC (#2) and Canyon Falls Tree Works (#3) follow. We ranked 22 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Rapid Valley?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 tree services serving Rapid Valley, SD. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Rapid Valley are open 24/7?

5 ranked tree services in Rapid Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rapid City Tree Service (#1), Hill's Tree Service, LLC (#2) and The Johnson Tree Company (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Rapid Valley work on weekends?

16 of 22 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rapid City Tree Service (#1), Hill's Tree Service, LLC (#2) and Canyon Falls Tree Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Rapid Valley?

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

What Google rating do Rapid Valley tree services have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated tree services in Rapid Valley is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 224 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Rapid Valley?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In South Dakota, 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 Rapid Valley

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 tree services serving Rapid Valley.

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