189 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Monster Tree Service of Milford, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Marquis Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 189.
Most-reviewed: Marquis Tree Service, 725 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 189 ranked; ranked #3.
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189 Sterling tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 129 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 189 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monster Tree Service of Milford | 63 | 4.9★ (234) | Grafton, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Lambert's Landcare | 63 | 4.9★ (264) | West Boylston, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Marquis Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (725) | Acton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | TW Tree Care | 62 | 5.0★ (159) | Holden, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Branch Manager Tree Service | 61 | 4.9★ (73) | Holden, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lednew Tree Care | 61 | 4.9★ (117) | Marlborough, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Favreau Forestry | 61 | 4.9★ (228) | Sterling | — | — |
| 8 | Dillon Tree Service | 61 | 4.9★ (355) | Shrewsbury, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Grin & Grind Stump Removal | 61 | 5.0★ (121) | Worcester, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Liberty Stump Grinding | 60 | 5.0★ (23) | Clinton, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Boylston, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 725 Google reviews, the most in Sterling.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlborough, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shrewsbury, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Concord, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 189 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A to Z Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Alpine Tree Specialists | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| AMC Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Sterling |
| Arbor CPR | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Chris Burke Tree Service | 5.0★ (14) | 7 mi |
| Egan's Forestry Unlimited, LLC | 3.4★ (7) | 15 mi |
| Elevation Tree Service | 4.6★ (11) | 20 mi |
| Hathaway Tree & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lemieur & Sons Tree Service | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| Leominster Premier Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| M Flagg Tree Services | 5.0★ (11) | 9 mi |
| North Country Tree & Landscaping | 1.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pond Hollow Landscape & Design LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| S1 Tree Services | 4.9★ (29) | 17 mi |
| Skyline Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| Trees Unlimited | 4.6★ (20) | 8 mi |
| Trillium Tree | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| V&S Multi Services | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| White's Tree Care LLC | 5.0★ (11) | 18 mi |
| William Stewart & Sons | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
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 Massachusetts, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 189 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 |