262 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cary: Allen Tree Service, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Raleigh Stump Grinding, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 262.
Most-reviewed: Raleigh Stump Grinding, 657 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 262 ranked; ranked #2.
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262 Cary tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 79 are open 24/7, 194 open Saturdays and 116 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 262 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Tree Service | 93 | 4.9★ (181) | Cary | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Raleigh Stump Grinding | 93 | 5.0★ (657) | Raleigh, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | A+ Tree & Crane Services | 93 | 4.8★ (330) | Raleigh, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Everett Tree Service | 92 | 5.0★ (102) | Cary | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Piedmont Stump Grinding | 92 | 5.0★ (143) | Apex, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bori Tree & Lawn | 92 | 5.0★ (272) | Clayton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Joshua Tree Experts | 92 | 5.0★ (168) | Raleigh, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | North Raleigh Tree Service | 92 | 4.9★ (121) | Cary | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Peraza Tree Services | 92 | 5.0★ (85) | Cary | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Raleigh Tree Service | 92 | 5.0★ (325) | Raleigh, 11 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: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 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, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
Ranked #4 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 Apex, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Cary
Ranked #8 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 Cary
Ranked #9 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, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Carrboro, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Carrboro, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Cary
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Apex, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Apex, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Raleigh, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 232 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Raleigh, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Durham, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 262 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3TG | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ace Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Alvarez Tree Removal Service & Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (14) | 8 mi |
| Black Bear Tree Service | 4.9★ (82) | 22 mi |
| Black Forest Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cary Tree NC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Eagle Tree Service | In Cary | |
| Gomez Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| GVM Tree Service | 5.0★ (25) | 10 mi |
| Harvest & Trim - Tree Service | 5.0★ (19) | 11 mi |
| Henry's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hill's Tree Service | 4.3★ (35) | 12 mi |
| Hummingbird Tree Services, LLC | 5.0★ (10) | 3 mi |
| I&A Lawn Care of Wake Forest | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Lux Services LLC | In Cary | |
| Omar's Property Preservation | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Peregrine Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Roberts Tree Services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| T-Rex Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| The Ground Up Tree Care | 2.0★ (2) | In Cary |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cary. 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 262 Cary 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 Cary 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 |