24 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sauk Rapids: Custom View Tree & Landscape LLC, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Good Faith Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Platinum Lawn and Landscaping, 84 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 24 ranked after Custom View Tree & Landscape LLC; ranked #11.
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24 Sauk Rapids tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom View Tree & Landscape LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (99) | Sauk Rapids | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | North Central Tree Service | 63 | 4.6★ (54) | Sauk Rapids | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Good Faith Tree Service | 62 | 4.7★ (26) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Meadow View Tree Service, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (22) | Little Falls, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Platinum Tree Services | 61 | 5.0★ (14) | Sauk Rapids | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ludivig Tree Service | 60 | 4.4★ (22) | Saint Cloud, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | RDO Equipment Co. | 60 | 4.7★ (49) | Sauk Rapids | — | — |
| 8 | Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape Inc | 60 | 4.0★ (8) | Sauk Rapids | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | GR Tree Service MN | 57 | 4.8★ (24) | Big Lake, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Carlson's Tree Service | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Saint Joseph, 5 mi away | Sun | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, the most in Sauk Rapids.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Falls, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Saint Joseph, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waite Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Lawn Services LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Burnham Companies | 24 mi | |
| Claass Lawn Care | In Sauk Rapids | |
| Clean Cut Lawn & Landscaping | 4.1★ (15) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Cole Tree Service | 22 mi | |
| EVERGREEN TREE SPECIALISTS | 18 mi | |
| Helmin Landscaping | 4.9★ (15) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Honest Tree Care | 12 mi | |
| Innovative Landscapes, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Land Concepts Inc. | 3.7★ (12) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Laurin's Lawn and Landscaping | 4.4★ (14) | In Sauk Rapids |
| LumberBens Tree Service | In Sauk Rapids | |
| Patriot Tree & Landscape | 2 mi | |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 4.7★ (1,510) | In Sauk Rapids |
| Save The Ash Tree - St. Cloud | 5 mi | |
| Save The Ash Tree Co. | 17 mi | |
| Stangls Stumps, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Tree Trimming St. Cloud | 17 mi | |
| Vitak Lawn and Landscape | 4.3★ (13) | In Sauk Rapids |
| WC Brush & Tree Management | 11 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sauk Rapids. 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 Minnesota, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 24 Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids 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 |