170 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Butner: Raleigh Stump Grinding, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Raleigh Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 170.
Most-reviewed: Brown's Tree Service, 355 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 170 ranked after Raleigh Stump Grinding; ranked #8.
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170 Butner tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 52 are open 24/7, 127 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 170 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh Stump Grinding | 93 | 5.0★ (657) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Raleigh Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (325) | Raleigh, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 1.855.NC Stump Grinding | 89 | 5.0★ (189) | Wake Forest, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AB Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (137) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Green Leaves Tree Care Inc | 89 | 5.0★ (76) | Durham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Everett Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (102) | Cary, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | NC Trees and More | 88 | 4.9★ (96) | Durham, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Brown's Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (355) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Fonville Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (95) | Wake Forest, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Joshua Tree Experts | 88 | 5.0★ (168) | Raleigh, 21 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 657 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roxboro, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Butner
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Butner
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 170 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Forest Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bunn Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (30) | 15 mi |
| Contreras Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (8) | 10 mi |
| D&J Landscaping and Hauling | 4.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| DJ's Tree Service & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Express Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Farrell's Stump Grinding - Tree Removal Service Hillsborough NC, Tree Company, Stump Grinding Service | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| FirstChoice Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Fredin Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Jofmar Landscaping Inc. | 4.7★ (59) | In Butner |
| Kendrick's Tree Service, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Kipp's Tree & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Butner |
| Omar's Property Preservation | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Penny Cutz Tree Service | 5.0★ (13) | 23 mi |
| Real Deal Forestry Mulching | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| Roberts Tree Services | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| T-Rex Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tree Service & Shrub Care Wake Forest | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Tree Service Durham | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Triangle Tree Services Raleigh | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Butner. 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 170 Butner 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 Butner 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 |