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Best Tree Services in University City, MO (2026)

293 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in University City: Liscombe Tree Service, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 896 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Accurate Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 293.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Arbor Management, 600 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 293 ranked after Liscombe Tree Service; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

293 University City tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 97 are open 24/7, 196 open Saturdays and 144 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 293 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in University City at a glance

Top 10 tree services in University City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Liscombe Tree Service655.0★ (896)Saint Charles, 17 mi away24/7Overall
2Accurate Tree Service645.0★ (446)Saint Charles, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Arbor Management634.9★ (600)Edwardsville, 18 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Pro Turf & Pro Solutions - St. Louis634.7★ (562)St. Louis, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5An-Affordable Tree Service LLC634.9★ (124)Bridgeton, 8 mi away24/7—
6Cut And Chip Tree Service624.9★ (83)St. Louis, 6 mi away24/7—
7Timberland Tree Service624.9★ (106)Maryland Heights, 8 mi away24/7—
8Jackson Tree Service624.7★ (395)Maryland Heights, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
9STL Stump Removal625.0★ (302)Bridgeton, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Two Men & A Saw LLC625.0★ (53)Affton, 5 mi away24/7—

The 293 best tree services in University City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in University City

    #1 Liscombe Tree Service

    Based in Saint Charles, 17 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 896 Google reviews, the most in University City.

    • 5.0★ from 896 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2524 Bethman Rd, St Charles, MO 63301
    View profile for Liscombe Tree Service(314) 628-0775

  3. #3 Arbor Management

    Based in Edwardsville, 18 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 600 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 600 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4757 New Poag Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Arbor Management(618) 368-2902

  8. #8 Jackson Tree Service

    Based in Maryland Heights, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 395 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.7★ from 395 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    11388 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
    View profile for Jackson Tree Service(314) 423-9295

  13. #13 St. Louis Tree Pros

    Based in Sappington, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9294 Watson Industrial Park, Sappington, MO 63126
    View profile for St. Louis Tree Pros(314) 312-1331

  14. #14 Drury Tree Service

    Based in Maryland Heights, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13 Midland Ave, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
    View profile for Drury Tree Service(314) 270-2915

  15. #15 J.J's Tree Service

    Based in St. Louis, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2933 Endicott Ave, St. Louis, MO 63114
    View profile for J.J's Tree Service(314) 484-2825

  16. #16 JR Tree Service LLC

    Based in St. Louis, 5 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3308 Tennyson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63114
    View profile for JR Tree Service LLC(314) 498-9672

  20. #20 Arch City Tree

    Based in Barnhart, 8 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Arch City Tree(314) 243-6900

  21. #21 Rooted Arbor Care

    Based in O'Fallon, 23 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 287 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    512 Sonderen St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
    View profile for Rooted Arbor Care(636) 463-0325

Tree services ranked #26 to #50

#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 293 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in University City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Provision Arbor Care605.0★ (175)23 mi
27A&M Tree Services LLC604.8★ (102)15 mi
28Ahlers Tree Service Inc604.9★ (212)23 mi
29Hunter Tree Service605.0★ (22)7 mi
30J.P. Tree LLC.605.0★ (63)16 mi
31S.M.B Family Tree Service604.9★ (82)16 mi
32Waldo Gonzalez Landscaping604.8★ (24)6 mi
33Clever Tree Service605.0★ (13)4 mi
34Crown Tree Service LLC605.0★ (53)15 mi
35Ecoland Maintenance605.0★ (17)6 mi
36Hanneke Tree Service604.8★ (119)11 mi
37L. Lashly Tree Service594.6★ (45)10 mi
38Redline Stump Grind595.0★ (35)6 mi
39Ballwin Tree Service594.8★ (105)12 mi
40Arbor Junkies Tree Service595.0★ (127)23 mi
41Timber Source594.9★ (134)21 mi
42BC’s Tree Service595.0★ (37)13 mi
43Southfork Tree Services594.9★ (186)9 mi
44Pro Tree Solutions595.0★ (55)18 mi
45Quality Outdoors Landscaping LLC595.0★ (18)10 mi
46K V Tree Service LLC595.0★ (5)1 mi
47TWO MEN IN A TREE585.0★ (42)7 mi
48All American Brush Removal584.5★ (17)8 mi
49American Tree Doctor, LLC584.8★ (75)22 mi
50Martin's Tree Service584.9★ (65)23 mi

Also serving University City

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.

Unranked tree services serving University City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accurate Painting & Handyman Services5.0★ (2)17 mi
Allen's Tree Service, Inc3.0★ (2)14 mi
Berks lawn & maintenance5.0★ (2)18 mi
Big and little tree service4.7★ (14)2 mi
Curious Joe Tree Service5.0★ (35)10 mi
Custom Hardscape Sol. Llc5.0★ (2)5 mi
Emergency Tree Service LLC5.0★ (2)16 mi
JMendez LLC5.0★ (5)4 mi
LandEscape Lawn Care5.0★ (2)9 mi
MBM Contracting5.0★ (2)5 mi
Morant Landscaping, LLC3.0★ (2)11 mi
Paul's Tree Service5.0★ (2)15 mi
Raven Tree4.8★ (26)16 mi
Roots Plus5.0★ (2)4 mi
Smith's Tree Service5.0★ (2)19 mi
Stump Erasers5.0★ (47)22 mi
The Rose Man Lawn and Garden Service4.0★ (2)13 mi
Tree Surgeons4.5★ (17)12 mi
Trees by Drees Inc.4.7★ (57)17 mi
Yard Bird Tree Service5.0★ (2)6 mi

How much do tree services cost in University City?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for University City. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in University City?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire a tree service in Missouri

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.

How we ranked University City tree services

We scored 293 University City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn University City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in University City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in University City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in University City, MO is Liscombe Tree Service with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 896 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Accurate Tree Service (#2) and Arbor Management (#3) follow. We ranked 293 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in University City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 293 tree services serving University City, MO. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in University City are open 24/7?

97 ranked tree services in University City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Liscombe Tree Service (#1), Accurate Tree Service (#2) and Arbor Management (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in University City work on weekends?

196 of 293 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 144 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Liscombe Tree Service (#1), Accurate Tree Service (#2) and Arbor Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in University City?

Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for University City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do University City tree services have?

The median Google rating among 293 rated tree services in University City is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Liscombe Tree Service has the most, 896 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire a tree service in University City?

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.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for University City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 293 tree services serving University City.
  2. October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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