7 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carlsbad: Backyard Concepts LLC. Tree service's, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Auto Mow Co., 12 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.
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7 Carlsbad tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backyard Concepts LLC. Tree service's | 90 | 4.9★ (11) | Carlsbad | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Greenskeeper Tree Services | 84 | 4.8★ (5) | Carlsbad | — | — |
| 3 | mad dog tree and lawn llc | 82 | 4.3★ (6) | Carlsbad | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Auto Mow Co. | 81 | 5.0★ (12) | Carlsbad | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Collins Tree Service | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Carlsbad | — | — |
| 6 | The Garden Mart Landscaping & Tree Service | 77 | 4.3★ (12) | Carlsbad | — | — |
| 7 | Scott's Landscaping & Tree Services | 75 | 3.4★ (12) | Carlsbad | — | — |
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 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (12).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (12).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (12).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carlsbad. 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 7 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 |