30 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sweetwater: Pree's Tree Specialists | Tree Removal & Arborist, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Branch Out Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 30.
Most-reviewed: STUMP PRO STUMP REMOVAL (Stump Grinding), 185 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #2.
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30 Sweetwater tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pree's Tree Specialists | Tree Removal & Arborist | 64 | 4.8★ (146) | Loudon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | STUMP PRO STUMP REMOVAL (Stump Grinding) | 63 | 5.0★ (185) | Lenoir City, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Branch Out Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (37) | Lenoir City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | CB’s Tree and Landscape Service | 61 | 5.0★ (60) | Loudon, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Whites Tree Services | 58 | 5.0★ (92) | Loudon, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Victory One Tree Service & Stump Grinding | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Alcoa, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | B & S Stump and Tree Service | 56 | 4.8★ (35) | Loudon, 11 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 8 | Horton Excavating & Tree Service | 56 | 4.9★ (34) | Harriman, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Russell's tree service | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Loudon, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Grants Tree Service | 55 | 4.8★ (15) | Rockwood, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Sweetwater
Based in Loudon, 14 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir City, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, the most in Sweetwater.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir City, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alcoa, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harriman, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockwood, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loudon, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alcoa, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tellico Village, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir City, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harriman, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir City, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harriman, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harriman, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 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 #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Christmas Lights Guy LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (14) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Blount County Tree Service | 49 | 3.2★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 28 | YP Stump Removal | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 29 | McElhaney & Sons Nursery | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Brad VanCleef the Handyman | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC 1.2 Tree Service | 19 mi | |
| Blue Cord | 12 mi | |
| Bright Way Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Clear skies | 12 mi | |
| Dead Wood Tree Service, LLC. | In Sweetwater | |
| Grace Tree Service | 18 mi | |
| Hutchison Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Joshua Tree | 20 mi | |
| Kelley's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Larry's Tree Services | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Painting Tree Tennessee, LLC | 22 mi | |
| Patriot Landclearing | 21 mi | |
| Princess Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Reeds stump grinding | 14 mi | |
| Rocky Top Stump Grinding | 21 mi | |
| Silvey’s Tree Service and Lawn Care | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Snoblen Excavation & Services | 19 mi | |
| Thomas Contracting LLC | 2.4★ (9) | In Sweetwater |
| TM Landscaping & Design | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Woodland Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sweetwater. 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. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 30 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 |