If you've searched "tree removal near me" in Dayton and gotten a page of lead brokers, this guide is the opposite of that. We looked at tree services actually based in Dayton, Ohio — a city with mature hardwoods through its older neighbourhoods and a storm corridor that regularly brings limbs down — and checked each one's own listing before including it here. What's left is six real options.
1. G&C Tree Service, LLC — tree removal & stump grinding
G&C Tree Service holds a perfect 5.0-star rating across 558 reviews from North Upland Avenue, with 24-hour availability. Reviewers mention next-day scheduling for large removals with stumps.
- Address: 867 N Upland Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
- Phone: (937) 559-0252
- Website: gc-treeservice.com
2. Tackett Tree Service — tree & stump removal
Tackett Tree Service works from Radio Road with 247 reviews and 24-hour availability, and reviewers mention quick scheduling for multiple trees and stumps at once.
- Address: 1905 Radio Rd, Dayton, OH 45431
- Phone: (937) 630-2743
- Website: tackettstreeservice.com
3. Tree Care, Inc. — tree removal & care
Tree Care, Inc. operates from Pruden Avenue with a 4.8-star rating across 114 reviews, and reviewers single out large hardwood removals.
- Address: 1000 Pruden Ave, Dayton, OH 45403
- Phone: (937) 298-5780
- Website: treecareinc.com
4. Maciel Tree Service LLC — tree removal & lot clearing
Maciel Tree Service holds a perfect 5.0-star rating across 85 reviews from Cory Drive, handling large removals and lot clearing. No website is listed.
- Address: 1336 Cory Dr, Dayton, OH 45406
- Phone: (937) 654-5346
- Website: Not listed — call to inquire
5. Morales Tree Services and Fences — tree work & fencing
Morales Tree Services is an arborist service covering Dayton with a 4.9-star rating and 24-hour availability, handling fencing alongside tree work. No website is listed.
- Address: Dayton Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
- Phone: (937) 856-9196
- Website: Not listed — call to inquire
6. Ace Tree & Landscaping Service — tree service & landscaping
Ace Tree & Landscaping works from Neva Drive with a 4.9-star rating, covering tree work alongside landscaping. It's a smaller operation with fewer reviews than others here.
- Address: 1960 Neva Dr, Dayton, OH 45414
- Phone: (937) 890-2102
- Website: acetreeservicedayton.com
A few questions before you call anyone
What should I check before hiring a tree service?
Proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, in writing, before anyone climbs. Tree work causes some of the most expensive accidents in home services — a dropped limb through a roof or a neighbour's car is not something you want landing on your own policy.
When is the best time to have trees trimmed in Dayton?
Late winter, while trees are dormant, suits most species and crews are less booked. Storm damage is the exception: a limb hanging over the house or down on a line is an immediate call, and several companies above list 24-hour availability.
Is stump removal included in tree removal?
Usually not — grinding is normally quoted separately, and how deep they grind matters if you plan to replant or lay sod. Also confirm whether hauling away the wood and chips is included, since that's another common extra.
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