Tree Service — National Directory (9,327 verified pros across 17 states)
What they do
Arborist + tree-removal services including stump grinding and trimming.
When to call
- Storm-damaged or leaning tree threatening a structure or power line.
- Removal of a dead, diseased, or invasive tree.
- Pruning, deadwooding, or crown-thinning by an ISA Certified Arborist.
- Stump grinding after a removal or for landscape work.
- Tree-risk assessment before construction near a mature canopy.
Typical cost range (national)
Cost-guide coverage for tree service is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.
License expectations
This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.
Top states by pro count
- 1.Ohio6,593
- 2.California1,467
- 3.Washington1,072
- 4.Oregon81
- 5.New York63
- 6.Idaho32
- 7.Minnesota4
- 8.Utah3
- 9.Nevada2
- 10.New Jersey2
Emergency / 24-hour availability
28 tree service across the ProFix national directory publish 24-hour emergency availability. Filter by state to find emergency pros near you.
Browse tree service by state
Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified tree service from the national gold-tier roster.
These are the top 10 of 17 states with verified tree service. Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.
Ohio worked example: Tree Service in Ohio
Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.
Hiring checks for Ohio tree service
- Tree service is not state-licensed in Ohio — use ISA Certified Arborist, TCIA accreditation, workers' comp, and $1M general liability as the trust signals.
- Workers' comp is non-negotiable — tree work is the most-injurious home-services trade.
- Emerald Ash Borer killed ~95% of Ohio ash trees; dead-ash removal pricing runs higher because the wood is brittle and unpredictable.
- ProFix currently filters tree-service profiles to the Toledo and Findlay metros until verification depth grows statewide.
Top 10 verified tree service contractors in Ohio
Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse tree service by state” above.
- 1. Jaime's Tree ServiceHamilton, OH45
- 2. The Tree GuyMarion, OH45
- 3. A Lau Tree Service LlcNew Philadelphia, OH40
- 4. A Woman's Touch Tree Care LLC.Columbus, OH40
- 5. Beavercreek Landscape NurseryBeavercreek, OH40
- 6. Bluegrass Tree & LawnReynoldsburg, OH40
- 7. Bryant's Tree Service, LLCWesterville, OH40
- 8. C & S Tree ServiceSpringfield, OH40
- 9. Don Hull Tree CareKenton, OH40
- 10. Havanas Stump GrindingStow, OH40
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio tree service by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose an Ohio tree service (2026)A practical Ohio homeowner guide to hiring a tree service: insurance, arborist credentials, storm cleanup, quotes, and safety red flags.What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Tree service is not state-licensed in Ohio. The substitute trust signals are ISA Certified Arborist on staff, TCIA accreditation, workers' comp, $1M general liability, and proof the company is not subcontracting unlicensed climbers. Tree work is the most-injurious home-services trade, so workers' comp is non-negotiable.
Pricing in Ohio
Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($100) through the highest typical premium job ($8,500). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much does tree removal cost in Toledo? | $385 | $950 | $4,500 |
| How much does tree trimming cost in Toledo? | $250 | $550 | $2,800 |
| How much does stump grinding cost in Toledo? | $100 | $250 | $685 |
| How much does storm tree cleanup cost in Toledo? | $450 | $1,200 | $8,500 |
| How much does Emerald Ash Borer treatment cost in Toledo? | $120 | $285 | $2,800 |
Related ProFix research
Original ProFix research articles that name this trade in their keyword set. Citable under CC-BY-4.0 with attribution to ProFix Directory.
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AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/tree-service-toledo.jsonTop 5 verified tree service for toledo. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=tree-servicePermit-pull leaderboard scoped to tree service, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-tree-serviceSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 46 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio tree service
Are tree services state-licensed in Ohio?
No. Ohio does not license tree-service companies. The substitute trust signals are ISA Certified Arborist on staff, TCIA accreditation, workers' comp coverage, $1M general liability, and proof the company is not subcontracting unlicensed climbers. Workers' comp is non-negotiable — tree work is the most-injurious home-services trade.
How much does tree removal cost in Ohio?
Standard tree removal in Ohio metros runs $385-$1,800 depending on size, location, and access. Small (under 30 ft): $385-$685. Medium (30-60 ft): $685-$1,200. Large (60+ ft): $1,200-$2,800. Storm-damaged or close to power lines: add 30-50%. Dead-ash removal runs higher because the wood is brittle.
What about Emerald Ash Borer-killed trees?
EAB killed roughly 95% of Ohio's ash trees over the past two decades. Dead ash is structurally compromised and dangerous to remove — hire pros with EAB-removal experience. Removal cost runs $850-$2,500 depending on size and access. Some Ohio cities have offered EAB cost-share programs in past years; check current status before booking.
Will the tree service chip branches or leave the mulch on-site?
Often yes, but confirm cleanup scope before work begins. Some crews chip on-site and either haul chips away or leave them for garden beds. A subset offers forestry-mulching for overgrown fence lines. Ask whether stump grindings, log hauling, and chip spreading are included or billed separately.
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Primary metro
Compare ProFix-verified tree service mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.
/metro/toledoTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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