12 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Watseka: Marquis Tree Service Inc., CR Score 85/100; 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Larson Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Lupe Gomez landscaping, 54 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #7.
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12 Watseka tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis Tree Service Inc. | 85 | 3.9★ (7) | Watseka | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Larson Tree Service | 85 | 4.6★ (5) | Watseka | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A&R Tree and Demolition Service | 80 | 4.6★ (44) | Kankakee, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Whitakers Tree Service | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Kankakee, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr Handyman Tree Service LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (11) | Hoopeston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Arkham Tree Care | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Kankakee, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Lupe Gomez landscaping | 77 | 4.2★ (54) | Willow Springs, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | 4 R's Tree Services | 75 | 4.6★ (21) | Kankakee, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Quality Tree Care & Landscape | 74 | 4.7★ (22) | Kankakee, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Angel's Lawn Maintenance Inc. | 74 | 4.6★ (13) | Glenwood, 13 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watseka
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoopeston, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willow Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 54 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (54).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenwood, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hoopeston, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C & F Landscaping and Tree Trimming | 18 mi | |
| Everything Exterior | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Strong Eagle Inc - Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Watseka. 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 Illinois, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 12 Watseka tree services on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Watseka data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |