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Best Tree Services in Arcata, CA (2026)

19 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arcata: Tree Ventures Inc., CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): True Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Humboldt Junk Removal & Demolition, 125 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Arcata tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Eureka ranking. See Tree services in Eureka

Top 10 tree services in Arcata at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Arcata at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tree Ventures Inc.684.9★ (116)Arcata24/7Overall
2True Tree Service674.9★ (83)Arcata24/7Emergencies
3Bird’s Eye Tree Service635.0★ (33)Bayside, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Humboldt Junk Removal & Demolition625.0★ (125)Arcata24/7Most reviews
5Squatchies Trees LLC625.0★ (9)Arcata24/7—
6Tree Tactics625.0★ (53)Fortuna, 20 mi away24/7—
7Charleston Tree Services625.0★ (122)ArcataSat—
8Luis Lawn Care614.8★ (101)Arcata24/7—
93 Dads Tree Service605.0★ (40)Eureka, 23 mi away24/7—
10ForestScapes595.0★ (59)Arcata24/7—

The 19 best tree services in Arcata, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  6. #6 Tree Tactics

    Based in Fortuna, 20 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1498 Newburg Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540
    View profile for Tree Tactics(707) 616-2929

  16. #16 Coastal Tree Service

    Based in McKinleyville, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4025 Dows Prairie Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
    View profile for Coastal Tree Service(707) 834-0849

How much do tree services cost in Arcata?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Arcata. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in Arcata?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire a tree service in California

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.

How we ranked Arcata tree services

We scored 19 Arcata tree services on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arcata data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Tree services in Arcata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Arcata?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Arcata, CA is Tree Ventures Inc. with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. True Tree Service (#2) and Bird’s Eye Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 19 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Arcata?

ContractorsRanked ranks 19 tree services serving Arcata, CA. 11 of them are based in Arcata; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Arcata are open 24/7?

11 ranked tree services in Arcata post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tree Ventures Inc. (#1), True Tree Service (#2) and Humboldt Junk Removal & Demolition (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Arcata work on weekends?

15 of 19 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tree Ventures Inc. (#1), True Tree Service (#2) and Bird’s Eye Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Arcata?

Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Arcata. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Arcata tree services have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated tree services in Arcata is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. Humboldt Junk Removal & Demolition has the most, 125 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire a tree service in Arcata?

Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.

How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?

Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Arcata

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 tree services serving Arcata.

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