35 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Atwater: HDZ Tree Service LLC, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Valdovinos Tree Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Luis Gardening, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #9.
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35 Atwater tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDZ Tree Service LLC | 91 | 4.9★ (85) | Atwater | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Valdovinos Tree Services LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (25) | Atwater | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Leon Tree Services Inc | 89 | 5.0★ (53) | Turlock, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Against The Grain Tree Company LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (29) | Ceres, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | R n D Tree services | 86 | 4.5★ (120) | Turlock, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | R&D Tree Service | 86 | 4.8★ (31) | Merced, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Skyview Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (12) | Los Banos, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Coastal Tree | 83 | 4.7★ (12) | Atwater | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Luis Gardening | 83 | 4.9★ (121) | Ceres, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Cal-Green Landscaping Inc. | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Atwater | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Banos, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (121).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delhi, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Nuys, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Central Valley Tree Services | 76 | 4.7★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Madriz And Son Landscaping Tree Services LLC | 75 | 4.3★ (6) | In Atwater |
| 28 | Yard max | 73 | 4.4★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Prados Landscaping & tree Service | 73 | 4.5★ (4) | In Atwater |
| 30 | JNG Landscape & Maintenance | 69 | 4.1★ (15) | 18 mi |
| 31 | T & B Tree Service | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Yard Masters Inc. | 65 | 3.1★ (21) | 5 mi |
| 33 | Diaz and Flores Landscape | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Westside Landscape & Concrete | 63 | 3.6★ (49) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Landon's Landscaping | 62 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
20 more tree services within 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Tree Medics | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Atwater Tree Service Pros | In Atwater | |
| Bustamante Services | 4.7★ (15) | In Atwater |
| California Almond Group | In Atwater | |
| Extreme Trees Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| HB TREE SERVICE | 5.0★ (2) | In Atwater |
| Landscaping Service superiors | In Atwater | |
| Leos Landscaping & Stump Grinding Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Atwater |
| Manuel Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Atwater |
| Natures Edge Land Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Atwater |
| Nolasco Landscaping & Tree Services | In Atwater | |
| Ochoa's Tree Service | In Atwater | |
| Raul Garden Services | In Atwater | |
| Semper Green Tree Service (408)854-442 | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Solorio's Lawn Care & Landscaping | 4.8★ (155) | In Atwater |
| the whole 9 yards handyman & landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Atwater |
| Torres General Repair & Demolition Service dba Torres General Construction Repair | 4.9★ (44) | In Atwater |
| Torres Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Atwater |
| Ward Bros Tree Service | In Atwater | |
| Zen Scape Inc. | 5.0★ (52) | In Atwater |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Atwater. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
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.
We scored 35 Atwater tree services 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 Atwater 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 |