95/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in California, MD (2026)
18 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in California: Jeff's Tree Service, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tri-County Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Anderson Landscaping, 104 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 California tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in California at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff's Tree Service | 95 | 4.8★ (97) | California | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tri-County Tree Service | 90 | 4.6★ (16) | California | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rolling Oak Tree Service | 89 | 4.6★ (48) | California | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | BEAUTIFUL YARDS TREE SERVICE, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (36) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hired Gunz Services LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (62) | St. Charles, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Calvert County Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (9) | California | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Rolling Oak Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (9) | California | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Booth Specialized Tree Services | 85 | 4.4★ (27) | Accokeek, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Anderson Landscaping | 83 | 5.0★ (104) | California | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Karl A. Bowen Tree Service | 83 | 4.7★ (13) | California | — | — |
The 18 best tree services in California, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in California
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in California
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 44199 Medleys Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in St. Charles, 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in California
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in California
86/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
- Address
- 44690 Rolling Oak Ln, California, MD 20619
Based in Accokeek, 20 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in California
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (104).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 25190 Timber Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636
Based in California
83/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
Based in Lexington Park, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 20181 Hickory Bottom Ln, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Based in California
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
Based in California
79/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 6 AM–7 PM · Tue–Sat 6 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 20210 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills, MD 20634
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 23 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lexington Park, 6 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 21059 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Based in La Plata, 14 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–4 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Waldorf, 16 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in St. Charles, 14 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving California
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| "St.Mary'S Tree Service" | 5 mi | |
| Anderson Landscaping | 5.0★ (11) | In California |
| Bartlett Tree Experts | In California | |
| Bay Forest Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| CRW Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Decker's Tree Trimming, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Dyson Forestry | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Ez Loads | 5.0★ (2) | In California |
| Lady Arborist | 11 mi | |
| Rabbit's landscaping and tree service | 3 mi | |
| River Oaks Landscape & Design LLC | 4.8★ (17) | In California |
| Root & Gone | In California | |
| St Mary's Tree Services | 8 mi | |
| Timber Tree Care - Now a part of Affordable Tree Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
How much do tree services cost in California?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for California. 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 |
When to hire a tree service in Maryland
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 California tree services
We scored 18 California 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 California 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 |
Tree services in California: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in California?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in California, MD is Jeff's Tree Service with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tri-County Tree Service (#2) and Rolling Oak Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 18 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in California?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 tree services serving California, MD. 9 of them are based in California; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in California are open 24/7?
6 ranked tree services in California post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jeff's Tree Service (#1), Tri-County Tree Service (#2) and Rolling Oak Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in California work on weekends?
13 of 18 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jeff's Tree Service (#1), Tri-County Tree Service (#2) and Rolling Oak Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in California?
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 California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do California tree services have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated tree services in California is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. Anderson Landscaping has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 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 does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?
Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for California
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 tree services serving California.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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