66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Clayton, NC (2026)
217 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clayton: Bori Tree & Lawn, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tree M Removal, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 217.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Raleigh Stump Grinding, 657 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 217 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
217 Clayton tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 67 are open 24/7, 157 open Saturdays and 97 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 217 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Clayton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bori Tree & Lawn | 66 | 5.0★ (272) | Clayton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tree M Removal, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (168) | Wendell, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Raleigh Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (325) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 503 Tree Service NC LLC | 62 | 4.7★ (62) | Clayton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Raleigh Stump Grinding | 62 | 5.0★ (657) | Raleigh, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Fredin Tree Service LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (205) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Segovia Tree Service LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (36) | Clayton | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Black Bear Tree Service | 62 | 4.9★ (82) | Clayton | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JayBird Tree Service, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (137) | Clayton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Champion Tree Service | 62 | 4.9★ (108) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 217 best tree services in Clayton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Wendell, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1217 Lake Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5300 Atlantic Ave Suite 106-4, Raleigh, NC 27609
Based in Clayton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15704 Wickershire Ct, Raleigh, NC 27614
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6103 Hushpuppy Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Clayton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clayton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2007 Crooked Creek Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Based in Clayton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1316 Broken Branch Ct, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 232 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2713 Renfrow Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Based in Cary, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5540 Centerview Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Based in Wendell, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 416 David Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
Based in Apex, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 243 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4605 Windy Knoll Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Cary, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6263 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 1313 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27610
Based in Clayton
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2000 Birch Ln, Clayton, NC 27520
Based in Wake Forest, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4932 Tuckahoe Trce, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Clayton
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 100 Hickory St, Clayton, NC 27520
Based in Cary, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wake Forest, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Woodland Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Smithfield, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 19 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 217 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | American Arborists | 60 | 4.8★ (149) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Piedmont Stump Grinding | 60 | 5.0★ (143) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Alpha Tree Services llc | 60 | 4.9★ (134) | 12 mi |
| 29 | AB Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (137) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Paragon Tree Experts | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | In Clayton |
| 31 | Beavers Tree Service and Landscaping Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (57) | In Clayton |
| 32 | Timberman Tree Service LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (62) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Little Squirrels Inc | 59 | 4.7★ (54) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Peraza Tree Services | 59 | 5.0★ (85) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Kenny's Tree Removal | 59 | 4.9★ (483) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Pippin Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | 3 mi |
| 37 | Rodney's Tree Service | 59 | 4.9★ (129) | In Clayton |
| 38 | Ashland Tree Service | 59 | 4.6★ (138) | 16 mi |
| 39 | Edgar's Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (155) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Lloyd's Tree Service | 59 | 4.9★ (78) | 17 mi |
| 41 | Arbiter Tree Services | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | In Clayton |
| 42 | Fonville Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (95) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Triangle Stump Grinding LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (115) | 23 mi |
| 44 | Brown's Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (355) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Arnul Tree Services | 59 | 5.0★ (48) | 17 mi |
| 46 | Mr. Beaver Tree Service | 59 | 4.9★ (148) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Holly Forest Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | In Clayton |
| 48 | Vasquez Tree Service NC | 58 | 5.0★ (37) | 15 mi |
| 49 | Medrano's Tree Services | 58 | 5.0★ (96) | 24 mi |
| 50 | Santos Brothers Tree Service | 58 | 5.0★ (99) | 24 mi |
Also serving Clayton
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) | In Clayton |
| All American Tree Services, LLC | 4.7★ (29) | 12 mi |
| American Landscape Pros | 4.8★ (85) | In Clayton |
| Brennan's Fence Installations | 4.1★ (205) | In Clayton |
| Clayton Glass & Mirror | 4.2★ (51) | In Clayton |
| Expert Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (47) | 24 mi |
| Folksy Custom Landscapes | 4.8★ (21) | In Clayton |
| Grass Cutterz, LLC | In Clayton | |
| Junk Removal Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Clayton |
| L&J Tree Care And Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (35) | 22 mi |
| Nc professional Lawn care & Landscaping LLC. | 5.0★ (92) | In Clayton |
| Peregrine Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Clayton |
| Southern Home and Lawn | 4.7★ (55) | In Clayton |
| Thomas Family Landscaping | 4.6★ (77) | In Clayton |
| Tree Top Care Services LLC | 5.0★ (10) | 11 mi |
| Triangle Tree Pros | 4.8★ (35) | 15 mi |
| Wood's Home Maintenance Service Inc. | 4.9★ (33) | In Clayton |
| Wright's Tree Service | 4.2★ (11) | 10 mi |
| Yohos Tree and Debris LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Clayton |
| Z | 3.5★ (2) | In Clayton |
How much do tree services cost in Clayton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Clayton. 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 Clayton tree services
We scored 217 Clayton tree services on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Clayton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Tree services in Clayton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Clayton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Clayton, NC is Bori Tree & Lawn with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tree M Removal, LLC (#2) and Raleigh Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 217 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Clayton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 217 tree services serving Clayton, NC. 12 of them are based in Clayton; 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 Clayton are open 24/7?
67 ranked tree services in Clayton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bori Tree & Lawn (#1), Tree M Removal, LLC (#2) and Raleigh Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Clayton work on weekends?
157 of 217 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 97 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bori Tree & Lawn (#1), Tree M Removal, LLC (#2) and Raleigh Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Clayton?
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 Clayton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Clayton tree services have?
The median Google rating among 217 rated tree services in Clayton is 5.0★, with a median of 27 reviews. Raleigh Stump Grinding has the most, 657 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Clayton?
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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Clayton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 217 tree services serving Clayton.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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