64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Best Tree Services in Waukegan, IL (2026)
208 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waukegan: Paige Kingdom Concepts, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Advanced Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 208.
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Most-reviewed: Advanced Tree Care, 481 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 208 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
208 Waukegan tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 162 open Saturdays and 88 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 208 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Waukegan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paige Kingdom Concepts | 64 | 5.0★ (304) | Gurnee, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Advanced Tree Care | 64 | 4.8★ (481) | Lincolnshire, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Final Oaks Tree Service Inc. | 64 | 4.9★ (129) | Lake Bluff, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Great View Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (180) | Round Lake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Plus One Tree Service Inc | 63 | 4.9★ (54) | Waukegan | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | EZ Tree Services LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (66) | Zion, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Monster Tree Service of Lake County | 62 | 4.9★ (451) | Fox Lake, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Tried & True Tree Care LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (208) | Kenosha, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | JC ARBORIST PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE SERVICE LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (24) | Waukegan | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Campos Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (102) | Gurnee, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 208 best tree services in Waukegan, 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.
Based in Lincolnshire, 14 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 481 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 481 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 600 Industrial Dr, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Based in Lake Bluff, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11 N Skokie Hwy Suite G18A, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Based in Round Lake, 13 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 219 W Washington St, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in Waukegan
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Zion, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Fox Lake, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 451 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Kenosha, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 6521 51st Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142
Based in Waukegan
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1705 Jenkinson Ct, Waukegan, IL 60085
Based in Gurnee, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Zurich, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Road, 7 Pine Ave, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Based in Round Lake Beach, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 109 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 926 N Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Based in Elk Grove Village, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Round Lake Beach, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1018 Oakwood Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
#15 Jose's Trees Inc
Based in Fox Lake, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 273 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#16 Chicos Tree Land
Based in Highland Park, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Mount Pleasant, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Palatine, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 20063 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Based in Palatine, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2239 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Based in Fox Lake, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Grayslake, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
#22 AMC Landscapes
Based in Fox Lake, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kenosha, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7019 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143
Based in Crystal Lake, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Mundelein, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–3 PM
- Address
- 207 E Park St Suite A, Mundelein, IL 60060
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 208 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waukegan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Tree Surgeon Inc | 4.9★ (20) | 17 mi |
| Adolfo's Seal Coating & Landscaping | 3.4★ (12) | In Waukegan |
| American Arborist Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Arborgreen Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| CMA LANDSCAPING INC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Droprite Tree Service | 4.8★ (39) | 23 mi |
| E&C Tree Removal Services | 5.0★ (19) | 21 mi |
| F&M Montoya Tree Service - Chicago & Palatine, IL. | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| G & S Services of IL Inc. | In Waukegan | |
| Kinto Sol Tree Service & Landscaping | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| Legacy Water Gardens | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Migarey Tree Corp. | 5.0★ (32) | 23 mi |
| Moravec Outdoor Services Ltd. Co. | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| Nicholas tree care LLC | 4.6★ (10) | 18 mi |
| Perrine Property Maintenance | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Stritar Construction & Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Stump Pro Tree Removal Services | 4.7★ (11) | 20 mi |
| Suarez Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tryon Grading, LLC | 5.0★ (40) | 1 mi |
| TVA. Landscaping, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Waukegan |
How much do tree services cost in Waukegan?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waukegan. 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 |
When to hire a tree service in Illinois
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.
How we ranked Waukegan tree services
We scored 208 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 |
Tree services in Waukegan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Waukegan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Waukegan, IL is Paige Kingdom Concepts with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Advanced Tree Care (#2) and Final Oaks Tree Service Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 208 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Waukegan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 208 tree services serving Waukegan, IL. 4 of them are based in Waukegan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Waukegan are open 24/7?
54 ranked tree services in Waukegan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Advanced Tree Care (#2), Final Oaks Tree Service Inc. (#3) and Great View Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Waukegan work on weekends?
162 of 208 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 88 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paige Kingdom Concepts (#1), Advanced Tree Care (#2) and Final Oaks Tree Service Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Waukegan tree services have?
The median Google rating among 208 rated tree services in Waukegan is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Advanced Tree Care has the most, 481 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Waukegan?
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.
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 Waukegan
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 208 tree services serving Waukegan.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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