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Best Tree Services in South Saint Paul, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Saint Paul: Vital Tree Service, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KRA Tree & Stump Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 354.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: SavATree - Tree Service & Lawn Care, 740 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 354 ranked; ranked #16.

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

354 South Saint Paul tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 97 are open 24/7, 235 open Saturdays and 156 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 354 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 tree services in South Saint Paul at a glance

Top 10 tree services in South Saint Paul at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Vital Tree Service644.9★ (92)Cottage Grove, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Bratt Tree634.9★ (229)Saint Paul, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3KRA Tree & Stump Services625.0★ (141)Bloomington, 12 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Bratt Tree624.8★ (409)Minneapolis, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Renstrom Tree Service625.0★ (238)Cottage Grove, 11 mi away24/7—
6Mancini Tree Service624.9★ (67)Cottage Grove, 6 mi away24/7—
7McClellan Tree Service625.0★ (138)Cottage Grove, 1 mi awaySat—
8Anderson Stump Grinding & Restoration LLC.615.0★ (98)Hastings, 13 mi away24/7—
9Valley Tree Service615.0★ (44)Inver Grove Heights, 6 mi away24/7—
101-2 Tree Lawn And Landscape615.0★ (54)Mahtomedi, 9 mi away24/7—

The 354 best tree services in South Saint Paul, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Saint Paul

    #1 Vital Tree Service

    Based in Cottage Grove, 1 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Vital Tree Service(651) 341-4021

  2. #2 Bratt Tree

    Based in Saint Paul, 6 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    889 Grand Ave suite 101, St Paul, MN 55105
    View profile for Bratt Tree(651) 376-4909

  4. #4 Bratt Tree

    Based in Minneapolis, 11 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 409 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 409 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2423 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
    View profile for Bratt Tree(612) 429-3904

  7. #7 McClellan Tree Service

    Based in Cottage Grove, 1 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11th Ave N, South St Paul, MN 55075
    View profile for McClellan Tree Service(612) 715-5856

  9. #9 Valley Tree Service

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9150 Jefferson Trail W, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
    View profile for Valley Tree Service(952) 888-6696

  13. #13 Ivan's Tree Service

    Based in Cottage Grove, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10651 Grey Cloud Trail S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for Ivan's Tree Service(651) 485-6870

  18. #18 Minnesota Tree Experts

    Based in Brooklyn Park, 19 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 493 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 493 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–10 PM · Thu 6 AM–10 PM · Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7527 Oliver Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
    View profile for Minnesota Tree Experts(763) 560-9616

  19. #19 Mahner Tree Service

    Based in Eagan, 11 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2065 Copper Ln, Eagan, MN 55122
    View profile for Mahner Tree Service(612) 281-1440

  22. #22 Ostvig Tree Care

    Based in Minnetonka, 23 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 447 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.7★ from 447 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1161 Wayzata Blvd #311, Wayzata, MN 55391
    View profile for Ostvig Tree Care(952) 473-0534

  23. #23 Metro Stump Grinding

    Based in Minneapolis, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun 6 AM–8 PM
    Address
    4408 35th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
    View profile for Metro Stump Grinding(612) 232-9555

  24. #24 Stump Grinding

    Based in Minnetonka, 20 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 290 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    12910 Maywood Ln, Minnetonka, MN 55343
    View profile for Stump Grinding(952) 412-3721

Tree services ranked #26 to #43

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 43 of 354 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in South Saint Paul, ranks 26 to 43
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kaposia Tree Service604.7★ (23)2 mi
29Midwest Tree Experts MN, Inc.604.9★ (51)11 mi
30PRIMARY TREE SERVICE605.0★ (77)16 mi
31Summit Tree Care Pros.605.0★ (89)18 mi
34Urban Tree594.9★ (122)20 mi
37Allstate Tree Service595.0★ (75)18 mi
38On Time Tree Service595.0★ (66)11 mi
40Dynasty Tree Experts594.9★ (128)22 mi
42Gene's Tree Service594.6★ (32)7 mi
43St Paul Tree Care594.3★ (28)5 mi

Also serving South Saint Paul

1 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.

Unranked tree services serving South Saint Paul
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
VK Tree & Stump Service LLC4.8★ (23)6 mi

How much do tree services cost in South Saint Paul?

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

How much do tree services cost in South Saint Paul?
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 Minnesota

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.

How we ranked South Saint Paul tree services

We scored 354 South Saint Paul 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Saint Paul data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in South Saint Paul: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in South Saint Paul?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in South Saint Paul, MN is Vital Tree Service with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bratt Tree (#2) and KRA Tree & Stump Services (#3) follow. We ranked 354 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in South Saint Paul?

ContractorsRanked ranks 354 tree services serving South Saint Paul, MN. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in South Saint Paul are open 24/7?

97 ranked tree services in South Saint Paul post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Vital Tree Service (#1), KRA Tree & Stump Services (#3) and Renstrom Tree Service (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in South Saint Paul work on weekends?

235 of 354 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 156 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vital Tree Service (#1), Bratt Tree (#2) and KRA Tree & Stump Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in South Saint Paul?

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 South Saint Paul. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do South Saint Paul tree services have?

The median Google rating among 354 rated tree services in South Saint Paul is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. SavATree - Tree Service & Lawn Care has the most, 740 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 South Saint Paul?

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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for South Saint Paul

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 354 tree services serving South Saint Paul.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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