TL;DR
- Jaime's Tree Service is the current #1 tree service in this statewide ProFix ranking.
- The ranking starts with ProFix Trust Score, then uses recent permit count as the strongest tie-breaker for regulated or permit-visible work.
- This list favors ISA or insurance signals where available, local review strength, and storm-cleanup experience; it does not promise the cheapest quote or the fastest appointment.
- Use /compare for side-by-side filtering and /verify before signing a contract.
How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio tree service with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 Tree Service in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 45/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (135)
Why this ranking: 45/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.7 average rating across 135 public reviews, 8 years in business.
- Trust score
- 45/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (107)
Why this ranking: 45/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.7 average rating across 107 public reviews, 11 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (182)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 182 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (118)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 118 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (55)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 55 public reviews, 8 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (50)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 50 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (409)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 409 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (194)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 194 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (186)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 186 public reviews, 26 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (118)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 118 public reviews.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Top Notch Lawn Maintenance, LLC
Perrysburg, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #12JB Tree Care
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #13A Lau Tree Service Llc
New Philadelphia, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #14Priority Tree, LLC
Milford, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #15Rojas Chops Tree Service LLC
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #16C & S Tree Service
Springfield, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #17Russell Tree Experts
Westerville, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #18Montgomery Tree & Stump Removal
Chardon, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #19JT Tree Service LLC
Bellefontaine, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
- #20A Woman's Touch Tree Care LLC.
Columbus, OH - Trust 40/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#18 statewide: Montgomery Tree & Stump Removal (40/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#3 statewide: Bluegrass Tree & Lawn (40/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#1 statewide: Jaime's Tree Service (45/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#21 statewide: Tackett Tree Service (40/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#9 statewide: Livingston Tree Service (40/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#210 statewide: Pine Ridge Tree Service (25/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#5 statewide: Havanas Stump Grinding (40/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#52 statewide: Smallwood Tree Experts (35/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#50 statewide: E. W. Smith Tree Service, Inc. (35/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#237 statewide: 1st Choice Tree Service (25/100, 0 permits)
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For tree service, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for tree service.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who is the #1 tree service in Ohio for 2026?
Jaime's Tree Service ranks #1 among published Ohio tree service in this ProFix list because it combines a 45/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this tree service ranking fit best?
Use it for tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, brush chipping, disease treatment, and storm cleanup. It is especially useful when the job looks like a large removal near a house, utility line, or street, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this tree service ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for a large removal near a house, utility line, or street may not be the best fit for a $200 limb cleanup or small stump-grind visit.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio tree service?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is uninsured climbers, property damage, and unclear cleanup or wood-hauling scope.
Why does ProFix use permits in this tree service ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For tree service, ProFix weights ISA or insurance signals where available, local review strength, and storm-cleanup experience alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.