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Best overall in Utica: Zalewski Tree Service, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hometown Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.
Most-reviewed: Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping, 67 Google reviews at 5.0★, tied for the most of 40 ranked; ranked #16.
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40 Utica tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 40 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zalewski Tree Service | 65 | 4.8★ (67) | Utica | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hometown Tree Service | 65 | 4.9★ (66) | Rome, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hometown Tree Service | 65 | 4.6★ (30) | Utica | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kilts Stump Grinding | 64 | 5.0★ (31) | Rome, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Stumpin' By Mike LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (57) | Herkimer, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Prim and Proper Tree Service | 62 | 4.0★ (17) | Utica | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rick Turk Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (20) | Rome, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Crouse's Cutting Tree & Landscape | 62 | 4.9★ (38) | Rome, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Losing Limbs Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (8) | Rome, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stump Grinders | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | Utica | 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: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Utica.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Rome, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 1 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Utica
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #14 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 Utica
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Utica.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herkimer, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 10 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 Rome, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
Ranked #23 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 Rome, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Herkimer, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Megerell Tree Service & Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Helmer's Complete Tree and Landscape LLC | 55 | 4.4★ (46) | 20 mi |
| 28 | TreeWise Design and Consulting | 55 | 4.6★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Tipline Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Silva Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 31 | J.Wratten's Tree Services ,landscaping and home improvment | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Site Worx Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 3 mi |
| 33 | Ground-Up Forestry Mulching, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (58) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Sunset Mountain Tree | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Big Earl's Stump Removal | 52 | 3.7★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Karst Tree Service | 51 | 3.1★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Schmalz Excavation | 50 | 4.6★ (19) | 16 mi |
| 38 | Premium Property Maintenance | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Treeland Nursery & Landscaping LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 40 | smith seal | 45 | 4.0★ (8) | 20 mi |
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Bob Lynn & Son Septic Tank Cleaning | 4.6★ (57) | In Utica |
| Buffalo Tree Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| David's Landscape & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (34) | In Utica |
| Family Tree Service | 16 mi | |
| Green Tree Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Utica |
| Lorraine Land and Tree LLC | 25 mi | |
| Peter Aceto Landscaping | In Utica | |
| Prim and proper tree service | 4.5★ (2) | In Utica |
| Real E-Z Tree Service | In Utica | |
| Real Ez Tree Service | In Utica | |
| S&B Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Stone Age Landscaping LLC | 4.7★ (29) | In Utica |
| TAYLOR TREE | 15 mi | |
| Tree Guys | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Turf Pro Outdoor Service LLC | 4.8★ (21) | In Utica |
| Woody's Stump Grinding | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Utica. 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 New York, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 40 Utica 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 Utica 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 |