89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 254 Hillbrook Dr, Bostic, NC 28018
Best Landscapers in Forest City, NC (2026)
10 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest City: D&D Land Clearing /Construction, CR Score 89/100; 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rhino Land Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: Rhino Land Solutions, 37 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Forest City landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 landscapers in Forest City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D&D Land Clearing /Construction | 89 | 4.7★ (26) | Forest City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rhino Land Solutions | 87 | 5.0★ (37) | Boiling Springs, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | H & R Landscaping & Grading | 87 | 5.0★ (24) | Forest City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | ESM Landscaping & Septic LLC | 87 | 4.7★ (30) | Forest City | Sat | — |
| 5 | Natural view landscaping services LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Forest City | Sat | — |
| 6 | Butlers Landscaping | 81 | 4.7★ (10) | Forest City | Sat | — |
| 7 | Every Season Landscaping & Decks,LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | Forest City | — | — |
| 8 | Tri-City Landscaping | 76 | 4.0★ (6) | Forest City | — | — |
| 9 | Helton & Son Landscaping | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Gaffney, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Light the Carolinas | 70 | 5.0★ (20) | Shelby, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best landscapers in Forest City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Boiling Springs, 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (37).
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Forest City
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Address
- 129 Reservation Dr, Spindale, NC 28160
Based in Forest City
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 203 Walter Horn Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Based in Forest City
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Forest City
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1085 Piney Ridge Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Based in Forest City
80/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 240 Morgan St, Forest City, NC 28043
Based in Forest City
76/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Gaffney, 14 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–9:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Shelby, 13 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 247 Howington St, Shelby, NC 28152
Also serving Forest City
20 more landscapers within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Odd Jobs | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest City |
| Alexander Outdoor Services | In Forest City | |
| BCS Tree Solutions | 5.0★ (10) | In Forest City |
| Cabrera's Tree Service | 5.0★ (5) | In Forest City |
| Caldwell Construction Services, LLC | 3.4★ (5) | In Forest City |
| Carolina Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest City |
| Carolina Tree Care | 4.3★ (11) | In Forest City |
| DRS Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| Edwards Tree Service | 5.0★ (4) | In Forest City |
| Elevated Tree Service | 5.0★ (8) | In Forest City |
| Foothills Handyman Services & Remodeling | In Forest City | |
| Heath Brothers LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| Hillscapes Landscaping, LLC | In Forest City | |
| Last Chance Tree, Grading & Septic Tank Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| Maness Lawn Care Llc | In Forest City | |
| Melgar's Complete Tree Services | 4.5★ (42) | In Forest City |
| Roberson Landscaping | In Forest City | |
| Sisk Grading Inc | 3.4★ (5) | In Forest City |
| SOCO Landscaping & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| Southern Exposure Landscape and Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest City |
How we ranked Forest City landscapers
We scored 10 Forest City landscapers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Forest City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Landscapers in Forest City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best landscaper in Forest City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Forest City, NC is D&D Land Clearing /Construction with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rhino Land Solutions (#2) and H & R Landscaping & Grading (#3) follow. We ranked 10 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many landscapers are there in Forest City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 landscapers serving Forest City, NC. 7 of them are based in Forest City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which landscapers in Forest City are open 24/7?
2 ranked landscapers in Forest City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are D&D Land Clearing /Construction (#1) and Rhino Land Solutions (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which landscapers in Forest City work on weekends?
6 of 10 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are D&D Land Clearing /Construction (#1), H & R Landscaping & Grading (#3) and ESM Landscaping & Septic LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest City landscapers have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated landscapers in Forest City is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Rhino Land Solutions has the most, 37 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank landscapers?
Each landscaper gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do landscapers outside Forest City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Forest City city center, our service radius for landscapers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can landscapers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Forest City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 landscapers serving Forest City.
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