15 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in State College: Professional Stump Removal, CR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Discount Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Tipping Timber Tree Removal, 76 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 15 ranked after Professional Stump Removal; ranked #4.
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15 State College tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Stump Removal | 69 | 5.0★ (112) | State College | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Andrew M. Moore Tree Surgeon LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (18) | State College | — | — |
| 3 | Discount Tree Service | 59 | 4.6★ (11) | Bellefonte, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Tipping Timber Tree Removal | 59 | 4.9★ (76) | Lewistown, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Nick’s Custom Tree & Lawn Service | 58 | 4.6★ (19) | Allentown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Carrozza Brothers | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Allison Park, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Schumacher Excavating & Tree Service LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Altoona, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | All-Pro Tree Service, LLC | 57 | 3.9★ (7) | Park Forest Village, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | H&H Tree Service & Landscaping LLC | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Huntingdon, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lentz Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Bellefonte, 10 mi away | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, the most in State College.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewistown, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allison Park, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Forest Village, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingdon, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte, 10 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lock Haven, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tyrone, 19 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pottstown, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenbaugh Tree and Lawn Service | 20 mi | |
| C&j's stumps and trees | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Centre Trees | 1 mi | |
| Daniel's Tree Removal | 8 mi | |
| Green Horizon Landscape | 4.6★ (9) | In State College |
| Intrepid Tree Service | In State College | |
| INTREPID TREE SERVICE | In State College | |
| Karch Landscaping & Excavating LLC | 4.6★ (17) | In State College |
| LandServ, Inc. | 5.0★ (27) | In State College |
| Loffredo's Tree Trimming & Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Murphy's Outdoor Maintenance LLC | In State College | |
| Patrol Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In State College |
| S&S Trees LLC. | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Steve's-Budget Landscaping | 22 mi | |
| Thomas Bros Tree and Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Top Notch Services | 15 mi | |
| Triple Clean Tree Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for State College. 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 Pennsylvania, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 15 State College 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 State College 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 |