A dead ash over the garage, storm damage, or a stump you’re tired of mowing around? These are seven locally owned tree service companies in Indianapolis with strong Google reviews. We read the recent reviews for each and wrote down what people actually say.
Our 7 picks at a glance
- Nova Tree Care: an honest arborist opinion
- DC Tree Services: fast, budget-friendly removals
- ASAP Tree & Crane Services: big trees in tight spots
- A Tree’s Worth Tree Care: removals right next to the house
- Engledow Tree Experts: clear, itemized quotes
- PR Tree Service: competitive quotes
- Williams Tree Service: big jobs done quickly
Nobody paid to be on this list. We picked and ordered these businesses using the method below. Some local businesses pay to be the labeled expert behind one of our guides. If one of them is on this list, it gets an “Expert partner (paid)” badge, and it never moves up because of it.
1. Nova Tree Care
Best for an honest arborist opinion
What reviewers say: Reviewers keep praising the owner’s honest, no-pressure assessments and free consultations, including advice on whether a tree really needs work at all. Crews are described as quick, tidy and fairly priced on trims, removals and storm-damaged trees, with fast replies and thorough cleanup.
Good to know: Its website says you can call or text any time, but crews work weekdays, with Saturdays only for dangerous jobs.
- Independent, single Indianapolis location; website lists ISA Certified Arborists on every job
- Trimming and pruning, removals, planting, arborist consultations
- Website says licensed and insured
- Keystone Ave, serving Indianapolis plus Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, Zionsville and more
2. DC Tree Services
Best for fast, budget-friendly removals
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise fast crews, low prices and thorough cleanup after trims and removals. Many describe big multi-tree jobs finished in a couple of hours, including dead trees near power lines, and mention same-day quotes and flexible scheduling.
Good to know: It’s a newer listing on Google, and many of its reviews are ratings with no written comment.
- Independent; website says its crew has over 12 years of experience
- Removals, trimming, stump grinding
- Website says 24/7 emergency service and licensed and insured
- Northeast side, serving Indianapolis and nearby communities
3. ASAP Tree & Crane Services
Best for big trees in tight spots
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise very large, awkward removals next to houses, fences and power lines, often done by crane with little or no property damage. Storm and insurance-claim jobs and fast emergency response come up again and again, along with stump grinding and thorough cleanup.
- Family owned and operated (per its website)
- Crane tree removal, trimming, stump removal, storm cleanup, insurance-claim removals, lot clearing
- Website advertises 24/7 emergency response and says licensed and insured (TCIA member)
- Far northeast side, serving Indianapolis, Lawrence, Fishers, Geist, Carmel and more
4. A Tree’s Worth Tree Care
Best for removals right next to the house
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise careful removals of large trees close to houses and garages, with crews that clean up thoroughly. The owner often gets credit for knowledgeable, honest advice about tree health, and fair prices and quick storm response come up too.
Good to know: Its website doesn’t mention insurance, so ask for a certificate before work starts.
- Family-owned and family-run (per its website)
- Trimming and pruning, removals, stump grinding, cabling and support, tree health assessments, planting
- Website advertises 24/7 emergency and storm service
- E 45th St, serving Indianapolis plus Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Zionsville
5. Engledow Tree Experts
Best for clear, itemized quotes
What reviewers say: Reviewers keep praising on-time crews, clear itemized estimates and final bills that match the quote. Arborist-led tree health checks and stump removal come up often, along with good cleanup and fair prices.
- Family-owned, in business since 2016 (BBB); run by an ISA Certified Arborist (per its website)
- Removals, trimming, pruning, stump grinding, disease treatment, risk assessments, cabling, emergency removal
- Website says fully licensed, insured and bonded
- South side (E Banta Rd), serving Indianapolis plus Greenwood, Fishers, Carmel, Plainfield and more
6. PR Tree Service
Best for competitive quotes
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise quick quotes, punctual crews with heavy equipment, and removals done in a couple of hours. Cleanup of the yard and street, stump grinding and work around power lines come up often, and many say its price was the lowest of several quotes.
- Locally owned, in business since 2022 (BBB)
- Removals, trimming, storm damage, stump grinding, land clearing
- Website says available 24/7 for storm emergencies, and fully insured, licensed and bonded
- Northeast side, serving Central Indiana
7. Williams Tree Service
Best for big jobs done quickly
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise same-day or next-day quotes and large crews that finish big jobs fast, often in an hour or two. Removals near houses, pools and neighbors’ property are done carefully with spotless cleanup, and many call the price the lowest or fairest they were quoted.
Good to know: We couldn’t load its website when we checked, so call to confirm services and ask for proof of insurance.
- Independent, single Indianapolis location
- Removals and stump grinding come up most in reviews
- Northeast side (Villard Ave)
How we picked
- We started with tree service companies that show up on Google Maps for Indianapolis searches and have an Indianapolis address.
- To make the list, a company had to be locally owned (no national companies or franchises), rated 4.8 or higher on Google with at least 100 reviews, and rated A+ by the BBB or not listed there. One company with a conflicting lower BBB rating was left off.
- We ordered them by Google rating adjusted for review count, so a 4.9 from 1,000 people counts for more than a 5.0 from 12. (We blend each rating with 100 reviews at 4.5 stars, so small samples don’t jump to the top.)
- We read about 30 recent Google reviews for each company and summarized the themes that came up more than once. One-off complaints aren’t counted as themes.
- Ratings and review counts were checked on November 13, 2026. They change daily, so click through for today’s numbers. We recheck this list every few months.
Before you hire a tree service
- Ask for a certificate of insurance, including liability and workers’ comp. Tree work is dangerous, and you don’t want an injury or a crushed roof to land on you.
- Get the quote in writing, and check whether it includes stump grinding, hauling the wood and cleanup.
- For a tree you want to keep, ask for an ISA Certified Arborist, and make sure nobody climbs it with spikes, which wound living trees.
- Be wary of door-knockers after a storm who want cash up front. The companies on this list have real local addresses and reviews.
- Trees touching power lines are a job for the utility or a crew qualified to work near lines. Ask before anyone starts cutting.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to trim trees in Indianapolis?
For most trees, late winter while they’re dormant, before spring growth. Dead or dangerous limbs should come down any time. An arborist can tell you what’s right for your tree.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Indianapolis?
Usually not for a tree on your own property, but trees in the strip between the sidewalk and the street can be different. Ask the company to check before work starts.
Why isn’t my favorite tree service on the list?
It may not have met one of our cutoffs (4.8+ on Google with 100+ reviews, A+ or no BBB rating, locally owned), or we may have missed it. Tell us about it using the link below, and we’ll look at it when we recheck the list.
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