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Best overall in Topeka: Wellnitz Tree Care, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shawnee Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 41.
Most-reviewed: GreenTouch Lawn & Tree, 251 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked after Wellnitz Tree Care; ranked #14.
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41 Topeka tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 41 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellnitz Tree Care | 63 | 4.9★ (441) | Topeka | — | Overall |
| 2 | Family Tree Care | 61 | 4.9★ (59) | Topeka | — | — |
| 3 | Brown's Tree Service LC | 60 | 4.4★ (146) | Topeka | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Shawnee Tree Service | 60 | 4.3★ (17) | Topeka | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Wilson Tree care | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Topeka | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Custom Tree Care Inc | 59 | 4.3★ (35) | Topeka | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | D's Tree Care LLC | 59 | 4.5★ (10) | Topeka | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Shawnee Tree Service | 59 | 4.3★ (11) | Topeka | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Taylor Lawn and Tree | 59 | 5.0★ (127) | Lawrence, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sunrise Tree Care LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (92) | Lawrence, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews, the most in Topeka.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 139 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 164 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Topekatree | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | In Topeka |
| 27 | All Seasons Grounds Keeping Tree, Lawn & Landscaping | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | In Topeka |
| 28 | Champion Tree Care | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | In Topeka |
| 29 | Groni's Lawn & Tree Service | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Shamrock Tree Service | 52 | 4.4★ (31) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Topeka Landscape, Inc | 51 | 4.4★ (95) | In Topeka |
| 32 | Forest Keepers Free Mulch | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 33 | San Marco + French Tree Service, LLC. | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Advanced Services Inc | 50 | 4.2★ (25) | In Topeka |
| 35 | RSS of Kansas | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | In Topeka |
| 36 | Tree of Life Landscaping | 50 | 4.8★ (4) | In Topeka |
| 37 | Affordable Tree Service - Tree Trimming and Tree Removal | 49 | 4.5★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 38 | GreenTouch Lawn & Tree | 48 | 4.7★ (69) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Low Maintenance Landscape, Inc. | 47 | 4.6★ (34) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Apple Tree Homes, Inc. | 45 | 4.6★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Tim's Tree & Lawn Service | 44 | 5.0★ (9) | 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bang Stick Customs | 5.0★ (1) | In Topeka |
| Cambridge Tree Care | 4.5★ (2) | In Topeka |
| Condray & Young LLC | 4.5★ (62) | In Topeka |
| DJ'S TREE EXPERT | In Topeka | |
| Eben Ezer Lawncare & Landscaping | 4.9★ (181) | In Topeka |
| Faithful Landscapes | 5.0★ (3) | In Topeka |
| Fence Me In LLC | 4.7★ (57) | In Topeka |
| Iwig Plumbing | 4.6★ (70) | In Topeka |
| Kyle's Handy Helpers | 4.5★ (6) | In Topeka |
| Landmasters LLC | 5.0★ (45) | In Topeka |
| M&R Remodeling and Repair Service | 4.3★ (12) | In Topeka |
| Mission Lawn and Concrete LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Topeka |
| Progress Masonry | 4.8★ (17) | In Topeka |
| Schendel Lawn and Landscape | 4.6★ (147) | In Topeka |
| The Grounds Guys of Topeka | 5.0★ (16) | In Topeka |
| Topeka Tree and Yard Restorations | 5.0★ (1) | In Topeka |
| Twins Lawn and Landscape | 5.0★ (6) | In Topeka |
| Woody Woodpecker Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Topeka |
| Woody Woodpecker Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Topeka |
| Yard Crafters | 4.2★ (35) | In Topeka |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Topeka. 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 41 Topeka 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 Topeka 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 |