16 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kinston: Eastern NC Lawn Pro, LLC, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): King of the lawns, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Extreme Exteriors, 65 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
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16 Kinston landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern NC Lawn Pro, LLC | 92 | 4.9★ (24) | Kinston | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Extreme Exteriors | 89 | 4.9★ (65) | Kinston | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Scott's Lawn Care Management LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (30) | Kinston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | King of the lawns | 86 | 5.0★ (5) | Kinston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Sleek Scapes | 85 | 4.9★ (29) | West Milford, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Quality Yard Care and Landscaping | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Kinston | — | — |
| 7 | Marente Lawn Care and Pressure Washing | 82 | 4.8★ (5) | Kinston | — | — |
| 8 | Yardscapes Landscape Services LLC | 82 | 4.7★ (10) | Kinston | Sat | — |
| 9 | Riley Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC | 79 | 4.9★ (58) | Goldsboro, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ivey's Home and Garden | 78 | 4.7★ (37) | Kinston | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (65).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Milford, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ayden, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bushwackers Tree Service | In Kinston | |
| Charles Hughes Construction | 4.0★ (23) | In Kinston |
| E & L Fuel Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| East Carolina Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| East Carolina Property Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| Everette's Landscaping, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| H & I Excavating | In Kinston | |
| Harrison's Helpers | 4.3★ (21) | In Kinston |
| J&M Lawn Management | In Kinston | |
| JL landscaping and associates Inc. 5 | 11 mi | |
| Kaufman's Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Kinston |
| Lanier Tree Service, LLC | In Kinston | |
| Lanier Tree Service, LLC -Tree Removal & Trimming | 4.7★ (26) | In Kinston |
| Limitless Electrical Service LLC | 4.8★ (18) | In Kinston |
| Limitless Gutters and Drainage | 4.9★ (131) | In Kinston |
| Lucas Pavement Maintenance & Construction, Llc | 3.7★ (7) | In Kinston |
| Mike Jones Construction Co. | In Kinston | |
| Raefrank Tree Removal | In Kinston | |
| Screaming Trees Tree Service LLC | 4.8★ (32) | In Kinston |
| T & L Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
We scored 16 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 |