218 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durham: Raleigh Stump Grinding, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NC Trees and More, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 218.
Most-reviewed: Brown's Tree Service, 355 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 218 ranked after Raleigh Stump Grinding; ranked #17.
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218 Durham tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 68 are open 24/7, 162 open Saturdays and 101 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 218 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh Stump Grinding | 64 | 5.0★ (657) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NC Trees and More | 64 | 4.9★ (96) | Durham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Green Leaves Tree Care Inc | 64 | 5.0★ (76) | Durham | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Smart Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (166) | Carrboro, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Everett Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (102) | Cary, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Raleigh Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (325) | Raleigh, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Medrano's Tree Services | 62 | 5.0★ (96) | Carrboro, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | All Green Tree Care Raleigh – Durham Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (25) | Durham | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Joshua Tree Experts | 61 | 5.0★ (168) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Santos Brothers Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (99) | Carrboro, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 218 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarez Tree Removal Service & Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (14) | 18 mi |
| Appleseed Land Stewards | 5.0★ (13) | 15 mi |
| BroadLeaf Tree and Shrub | In Durham | |
| Contreras Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Durham |
| Durham Stump Grinding | In Durham | |
| Ferrell's Tree Service | In Durham | |
| Grateful Trees and Bees | In Durham | |
| Green leaves tree care Inc - serving Nc mountain's” | 5.0★ (2) | In Durham |
| Lanky Tree Service | In Durham | |
| Lopez Tree Services | 4.3★ (16) | 13 mi |
| Oak City Tree Services | 5.0★ (17) | 16 mi |
| Omar's Property Preservation | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Penny Cutz Tree Service | 5.0★ (13) | 11 mi |
| Salanscape LLC | In Durham | |
| Stump Bandit Tree Service | In Durham | |
| Todd's Tree and Stump | In Durham | |
| Tree Service Durham | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Triangle Tree Services Raleigh | 5.0★ (7) | 8 mi |
| Vasquez Tree Service NC | 5.0★ (37) | 20 mi |
| Wilson's Lawn Services of Durham | 1.3★ (3) | In Durham |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Durham. 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 218 Durham 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 Durham 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 |