31 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ayden: Toler's Tree Service, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eastern Tree Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 261 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #23.
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31 Ayden tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toler's Tree Service | 94 | 5.0★ (233) | Greenville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Eastern Tree Pros | 91 | 5.0★ (81) | Greenville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Down East Tree Service II | 89 | 4.9★ (75) | Greenville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Wayne's Tree Service and Stump Grinding | 89 | 5.0★ (212) | Washington, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ultimate Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (115) | Greenville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Billy's Tree Services | 88 | 4.7★ (52) | Greenville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Woodward's Tree Service Inc | 87 | 4.9★ (98) | Greenville, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | NC Tree Company | 87 | 5.0★ (42) | Washington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | AAA Tree Services | 86 | 4.8★ (19) | Winterville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Greenville Tree Services | 86 | 5.0★ (12) | Greenville, 8 mi away | 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 availability: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterville, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Greenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Kinston, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterville, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ayden
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterville, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rocky Mount, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, 67 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ayden
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in James City, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 261 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (261).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | W & B Lawn Care Inc. | 75 | 5.0★ (18) | 23 mi |
| 27 | J&T Mulching Clearing and Demolition | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Little's Nursery of Greenville | 73 | 4.7★ (40) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Respess Brothers Tree Service LLC. | 73 | 4.6★ (31) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Brabble's Stump Grinding Services | 72 | 4.3★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Weyerhaeuser | 68 | 2.8★ (120) | In Ayden |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Perfection Trees & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Al Shackleford's (Full Time) Stump & Tree Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| BG Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Branch to Blade Lawn and Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Bushwackers Tree Service | 14 mi | |
| Cherry’s tree service | 10 mi | |
| Cosmic Tree Memorial Planters | 9 mi | |
| CV Bowers | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Dudley Landscaping & Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Eastern Tree Pros | In Ayden | |
| ENC Trees | 9 mi | |
| Greenweaver Arborcare | In Ayden | |
| Home Town Tree Service & Stump Grinding LLC | In Ayden | |
| Lanier Tree Service, LLC | 16 mi | |
| Plank Landscaping | In Ayden | |
| Raefrank Tree Removal | 13 mi | |
| Stokes Land Clearing | 5.0★ (4) | In Ayden |
| T & L Services | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| The stump man/tree service | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Tree Solutions Tree Services | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ayden. 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 storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.
We scored 31 Ayden 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 Ayden 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 |