18 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Scottsburg: Royal Tree Service, CR Score 96/100; 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bixler Land and Tree LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Breeden Tree Experts, 165 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #4.
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18 Scottsburg tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Tree Service | 96 | 5.0★ (115) | Scottsburg | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bixler Land and Tree LLC | 96 | 5.0★ (105) | Scottsburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roth’s Tree Service | 92 | 4.9★ (84) | Columbus, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Breeden Tree Experts | 91 | 5.0★ (165) | Jeffersonville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Coulter Tree Service LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (26) | Bardstown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | D's Tree's Service | 85 | 5.0★ (11) | Charlestown, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 812 Top Notch Tree Service LLC | 84 | 4.6★ (39) | North Vernon, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Begley Tree Services | 83 | 4.2★ (11) | Scottsburg | — | — |
| 9 | Shady Dealins' Tree Service | 80 | 5.0★ (26) | Charlestown, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Udderly Stumped Stump Grinding and Brush Cutting | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Charlestown, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsburg
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersonville, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (165).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bardstown, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vernon, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsburg
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Scottsburg
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in North Vernon, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Madison, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Brothers Tree Service | In Scottsburg | |
| Adam's Tree Services | 24 mi | |
| Amazing Grass Lawn Care & Landscaping | 22 mi | |
| Arborcare Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| B's Tree Service | In Scottsburg | |
| David & Son Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Hammond And Lemmons Termite And Pest Control | 4.7★ (12) | In Scottsburg |
| ID Tree & Lawn Service | 18 mi | |
| Jackson's Tree Service | 16 mi | |
| JD & tree lawncare | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Pastrick & Napier Tree Services | In Scottsburg | |
| Quality Tree Service | 25 mi | |
| Raise The Bar Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Scrub Tree | 21 mi | |
| Sunset Mountain Tree Service LLC | 25 mi | |
| Tree | 20 mi | |
| Walnut Creek by Arbor Homes | 16 mi | |
| WOOD PILE | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Scottsburg. 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 18 Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg 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 |