14 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rochester: HillTop Tree Service, CR Score 93/100; 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tony's Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 14.
Most-reviewed: LumberJack Jim Tree Service, 57 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #6.
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14 Rochester tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HillTop Tree Service | 93 | 4.7★ (39) | Rochester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ArborGold Tree Care | 86 | 5.0★ (40) | Rochester | Sat | — |
| 3 | Ugly Truck Tree Service | 84 | 4.7★ (39) | Rochester | Sat | — |
| 4 | Tony's Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (12) | Warsaw, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Gray's Tree Service | 81 | 4.8★ (22) | Peru, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | LumberJack Jim Tree Service | 81 | 4.8★ (57) | Warsaw, 25 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | Gourley Enterprises LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Logansport, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RMG Tree Service | 76 | 5.0★ (10) | Plymouth, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Brian's Custom Decks & Roofing | 76 | 4.7★ (39) | Warsaw, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Hattery's Tree Service | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Plymouth, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (57).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Logansport, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nappanee, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs Tree Transplanting | 17 mi | |
| CARTER LEASING SERVICES | In Rochester | |
| Cass County Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Choice Tree Removal of Ft Wayne | 18 mi | |
| Custom Tree Solutions | 9 mi | |
| Fallen Timber Specialists | 17 mi | |
| Garza Tree Services, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Heartwoods Landscaping Inc. | 22 mi | |
| Johns Family Handyman & Cleaning Service | 2.3★ (3) | In Rochester |
| Lake City Tree Service LLC | 16 mi | |
| Melton Landscape Management | In Rochester | |
| Nelson Plumbing Inc. | In Rochester | |
| Professional Roofing Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Rhoads Lawn Care | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Rochester Homes, Inc. | 4.0★ (103) | In Rochester |
| T"s TREES R US LLC | 22 mi | |
| Temple’s Forestry Mulching | 22 mi | |
| Triple L's Tree Services | 18 mi | |
| Warner's Saw And Haul Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Williams Tree and Stump Removal | In Rochester |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rochester. 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 Indiana, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 14 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 |