TL;DR 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 statewide
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.
- 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 Lucas, Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data; honest about synthetic-fixture gaps outside Lucas County.
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.
- 2026 Northwest Ohio Home Services Cost Report1,700 words · 2026-05-06
- 2026 NW Ohio Water Quality Report1,450 words · 2026-05-06
- Permit pulls vs star ratings: an Ohio home-services data study (2026)1,900 words · 2026-05-23
- Permit volume vs star ratings: what 21,000 Ohio contractor records actually show2,350 words · 2026-05-23
- Ohio vs. the nation — what 50-state home-services data transparency really looks like in 20262,400 words · 2026-05-23
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 — 16 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
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/metro/toledoTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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