5 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Idaho Debris & Junk Removal, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Tennant Tree Service, 6 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 5 ranked after Idaho Debris & Junk Removal; ranked #3.
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5 Sterling tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Debris & Junk Removal | 82 | 5.0★ (31) | Nampa, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Tall Fir Tree Experts, LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Bonney Lake, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Tennant Tree Service | 77 | 4.3★ (6) | Sterling | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Grey's Tree Service & Firewood | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Sterling | — | — |
| 5 | Renegade Fence | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | Nampa, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (31).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #4 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 Nampa, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sterling. 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 Colorado, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 5 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 |