93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
- 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Chapel Hill, NC (2026)
175 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Chapel Hill: Smart Tree Service, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Raleigh Stump Grinding, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 175.
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Most-reviewed: Raleigh Stump Grinding, 657 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 175 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
175 Chapel Hill tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 175 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Chapel Hill at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Tree Service | 93 | 5.0★ (166) | Carrboro, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Raleigh Stump Grinding | 90 | 5.0★ (657) | Raleigh, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Green Leaves Tree Care Inc | 88 | 5.0★ (76) | Durham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Piedmont Stump Grinding | 88 | 5.0★ (143) | Apex, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pure Tree Care | 88 | 5.0★ (122) | Carrboro, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Santos Brothers Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (99) | Carrboro, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Everett Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (102) | Cary, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Joshua Tree Experts | 88 | 5.0★ (168) | Raleigh, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | A+ Tree & Crane Services | 88 | 4.8★ (330) | Raleigh, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Guzman Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (55) | Hillsborough, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 175 best tree services in Chapel Hill, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Raleigh, 24 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
- 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15704 Wickershire Ct, Raleigh, NC 27614
Based in Durham, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3620 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Based in Apex, 18 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
- 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Carrboro, 4 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in Carrboro, 15 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
- 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cary, 16 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
- 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
- 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3434 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 112-252, Raleigh, NC 27612
Based in Raleigh, 21 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
- 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5540 Centerview Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Based in Hillsborough, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Carrboro, 16 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
- 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Apex, 21 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
- 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cary, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
- 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6263 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518
Based in Apex, 19 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Durham, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
- 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3421 Coley Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Based in Carrboro, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Hillsborough, 2 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 AB Tree Service
Based in Raleigh, 24 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
- 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Trappers Creek Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
Based in Durham, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3501 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
Based in Knightdale, 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
- 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hillsborough, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5010 Harmony Church Rd, Efland, NC 27243
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
- 5.0★ from 355 Google reviews
- Address
- 5104 Yachtsman Ct, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1floretta pl #90004, Raleigh, NC 27675
Based in Durham, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cary, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Tree services ranked #26 to #50
#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 175 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chapel Hill
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| All Seasons Tree Service Inc. | In Chapel Hill | |
| Appleseed Land Stewards | 5.0★ (13) | 25 mi |
| Contreras Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| DJ's Tree Service & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Dolley tree service | In Chapel Hill | |
| Executive Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| Farrell's Stump Grinding - Tree Removal Service Hillsborough NC, Tree Company, Stump Grinding Service | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Gaddy Modern Carolina Tree Service, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| J.j landscaping and handyman services | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| JC Family Tree Service | In Chapel Hill | |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | 4.0★ (1,563) | In Chapel Hill |
| NC TreeWork | In Chapel Hill | |
| Omar's Property Preservation | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Overhead Tree Service | 4.8★ (16) | 23 mi |
| Poe's tree pros | 4.6★ (11) | 19 mi |
| Real Deal Forestry Mulching | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| Sandoval Tree & Mulching Services | In Chapel Hill | |
| Santiago Brothers Landscaping | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Summers Tree Service | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Chapel Hill?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chapel Hill. 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 North Carolina
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.
How we ranked Chapel Hill tree services
We scored 175 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Chapel Hill?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Chapel Hill, NC is Smart Tree Service with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Raleigh Stump Grinding (#2) and Green Leaves Tree Care Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 175 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Chapel Hill?
ContractorsRanked ranks 175 tree services serving Chapel Hill, NC. 1 of them is based in Chapel Hill; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Chapel Hill are open 24/7?
54 ranked tree services in Chapel Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart Tree Service (#1), Raleigh Stump Grinding (#2) and Green Leaves Tree Care Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Chapel Hill work on weekends?
134 of 175 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smart Tree Service (#1), Raleigh Stump Grinding (#2) and Green Leaves Tree Care Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Chapel Hill?
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 Chapel Hill. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Chapel Hill tree services have?
The median Google rating among 175 rated tree services in Chapel Hill is 5.0★, with a median of 24 reviews. Raleigh Stump Grinding has the most, 657 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Chapel Hill?
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.
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 Chapel Hill
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 175 tree services serving Chapel Hill.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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