88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Salem, IL (2026)
11 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salem: Weaver Tree Service, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Notch Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
- 6
Most-reviewed: KV Trees, LLC, 170 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Salem tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weaver Tree Service | 88 | 4.8★ (39) | Centralia, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Top Notch Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (8) | Salem | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pearson Climbers Tree Service Professional Climbers, Bucket Operators, and Crane Operators | 87 | 5.0★ (21) | Centralia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | My Tree Service LLC | 86 | 4.8★ (57) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 5 | Affordable Tree Service LLC | 82 | 4.1★ (7) | Centralia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | KV Trees, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (170) | Mount Vernon, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Pro Tree Service | 80 | 4.3★ (12) | Centralia, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Ellis Stump Grinding | 80 | 4.7★ (14) | Woodlawn, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Holthaus Tree Stump Removal | 78 | 4.3★ (4) | Centralia, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Vaughn's Stump Removal | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Centralia, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best tree services in Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Salem
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1313 E Main St, Salem, IL 62881
Based in Centralia, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salem
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2860 Selmaville Rd, Salem, IL 62881
Based in Centralia, 14 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 708 Irvington St, Centralia, IL 62801
Based in Mount Vernon, 19 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (170).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15390 IL-37, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Based in Centralia, 12 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
- Address
- 1415 N Elm St, Centralia, IL 62801
Based in Woodlawn, 21 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Address
- N Central St, Woodlawn, IL 62898
Based in Centralia, 12 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 414 Leafland Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
Based in Centralia, 6 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2105 Soper Dr, Odin, IL 62870
Based in Ann Arbor, 15 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Salem
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All-American Hardwoods LLC | 6 mi | |
| Allan Full Services Tree Works | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| B.C. Tree Care | 13 mi | |
| Burr's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Csj-Usa Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| CSJ-USA Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Evans’ Tree Service | 13 mi | |
| Michael & Tyler's Mowing Business | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| MR Tree & Outdoor, LLC | 4 mi | |
| Nick's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Nicks Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Pine Tree Woodshop | 4.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Soup’s Tree Service | 14 mi | |
| Top Notch Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Tree brothers tree service | 3 mi | |
| White's Tree Removal & Handyman Services | In Salem | |
| Wilkins Tree Service | 12 mi | |
| YOUR TREE SERVICE | 17 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Salem?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 |
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 Salem tree services
We scored 11 Salem 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 Salem 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 |
Tree services in Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Salem, IL is Weaver Tree Service with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Top Notch Tree Service (#2) and Pearson Climbers Tree Service Professional Climbers, Bucket Operators, and Crane Operators (#3) follow. We ranked 11 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 tree services serving Salem, IL. 2 of them are based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Salem are open 24/7?
4 ranked tree services in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Weaver Tree Service (#1), Top Notch Tree Service (#2) and Pearson Climbers Tree Service Professional Climbers, Bucket Operators, and Crane Operators (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Salem work on weekends?
5 of 11 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Weaver Tree Service (#1), Top Notch Tree Service (#2) and Pearson Climbers Tree Service Professional Climbers, Bucket Operators, and Crane Operators (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Salem?
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 Salem. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Salem tree services have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated tree services in Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. KV Trees, LLC has the most, 170 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Salem?
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 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 Salem
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 tree services serving Salem.
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