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Best Tree Services in Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Expert Tree Care LLC, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC, 285 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

112 Columbia tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 67 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 112 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Expert Tree Care LLC944.9★ (239)Columbia24/7Overall
2Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC945.0★ (285)Cayce, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Alpine Tree Care935.0★ (105)Columbia24/7—
4Arbor Elite935.0★ (93)Columbia24/7—
5Dixon Trees LLC925.0★ (266)Cayce, 13 mi away24/7—
6Canopy Tree Service915.0★ (53)Columbia24/7—
7DuVall Tree Service914.9★ (106)Cayce, 5 mi away24/7—
8Kirby's Tree Care LLC915.0★ (47)Columbia24/7—
9Stump Pros Stump Grinding915.0★ (93)West Columbia, 7 mi away24/7—
10Shealey’s Property Care LLC905.0★ (95)Lexington, 8 mi away24/7—

The 112 best tree services in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Arbor Elite

    Based in Columbia

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    400 Cumberland Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
    View profile for Arbor Elite(803) 915-4712

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 112 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26All Good Lawn & Tree Services874.7★ (89)In Columbia
27Elite Tree Removal of Columbia875.0★ (44)In Columbia
28A & R Tree Service874.7★ (25)5 mi
29Gray's Tree & Landscape874.9★ (72)4 mi
30Professional Lot Clearing & Tree Service875.0★ (8)In Columbia
31Gaycas Tree Services Columbia South Carolina874.9★ (39)13 mi
32Goldstein Tree Trimming Specialist LLC875.0★ (11)3 mi
33Balanced Tree Service LLC864.3★ (12)In Columbia
34Code 3 Outdoors, LLC865.0★ (42)11 mi
35Daniel's Tree Service865.0★ (8)3 mi
36M & L Tree Services LLC864.4★ (19)5 mi
37Arney Tree864.9★ (17)9 mi
38Branham Outdoor Services865.0★ (84)In Columbia
39Carolina Elite Construction LLC864.8★ (24)7 mi
40Tree Works854.5★ (15)6 mi
41Bee Wise Tree Service855.0★ (42)8 mi
42Green Maple Tree service844.8★ (29)17 mi
43Scotts Total Tree844.8★ (20)15 mi
44Stump Grinding Guys845.0★ (22)6 mi
45Bear Tree Care LLC - Ballentine, Irmo, Chapin845.0★ (14)15 mi
46Cutting Edge Stump Grinding LLC834.7★ (12)9 mi
47Amazing Tree Services834.7★ (24)6 mi
48Arbor Solutions LLC835.0★ (20)4 mi
49Flowers Stump Grinding834.9★ (54)4 mi
50Spotted Dog Outdoors LLC Tree Service825.0★ (206)15 mi

Also serving Columbia

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.

Unranked tree services serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Notch Above Tree Care5.0★ (1)In Columbia
All Rite Tree Services3.0★ (2)In Columbia
Augusta Lawn Care of Columbia4.9★ (380)In Columbia
Big Guy's Tree Service LLC3.9★ (10)14 mi
Clean Tree Services – We know our roots.In Columbia
Eaddy's Tree Specialists5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Green Solutions5.0★ (2)In Columbia
Hand To Hand Snelling Tree Service5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Haygood Complete Lawn Care and pet supplies5.0★ (2)6 mi
Herring Lawn Service, LLC5.0★ (3)In Columbia
JP TREE EXPERTS5.0★ (3)8 mi
Lancescape, LLC3.5★ (22)In Columbia
Landscaping and Beyond5.0★ (2)In Columbia
Palm-tastic Palms5.0★ (2)9 mi
Pink Pelican Tree Service and Landscaping LLC4.2★ (5)In Columbia
Rivers tree experts LLC3.0★ (2)2 mi
Soda City Tree Service5.0★ (2)In Columbia
Steve trapp tree removalIn Columbia
The Boat Exchange4.3★ (18)In Columbia
TreeRexx Tree Service5.0★ (9)6 mi

How much do tree services cost in Columbia?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbia. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in Columbia?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 2026

When to hire a tree service in South 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 Columbia tree services

We scored 112 Columbia 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Columbia, SC is Expert Tree Care LLC with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC (#2) and Alpine Tree Care (#3) follow. We ranked 112 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 112 tree services serving Columbia, SC. 15 of them are based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?

51 ranked tree services in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Expert Tree Care LLC (#1), Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC (#2) and Alpine Tree Care (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Columbia work on weekends?

89 of 112 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 67 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Expert Tree Care LLC (#1), Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC (#2) and Alpine Tree Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Columbia?

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 Columbia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbia tree services have?

The median Google rating among 112 rated tree services in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC has the most, 285 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 Columbia?

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 Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 tree services serving Columbia.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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