90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 561 Juliga Woods St, Richmond, CA 94804
Best Tree Services in El Cerrito, CA (2026)
224 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in El Cerrito: Julian Tree Care, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bay Area Tree Specialists, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 224.
- 6
Most-reviewed: smaller haulers HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL, 237 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 224 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
224 El Cerrito tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 63 are open 24/7, 157 open Saturdays and 109 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 224 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in El Cerrito at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Tree Care | 90 | 4.8★ (48) | Richmond, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bay Area Tree Specialists | 89 | 4.8★ (96) | Campbell, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | M & M Tree Service | 89 | 4.7★ (47) | Richmond, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Better Tree Care Inc | 88 | 5.0★ (74) | Antioch, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. | 88 | 4.9★ (83) | Martinez, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | smaller haulers HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL | 88 | 5.0★ (237) | Vallejo, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Bay Area Tree Pro | 87 | 4.9★ (52) | Vallejo, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | EZ TREE INC | 87 | 4.8★ (85) | Vallejo, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ubaldino Tree Service LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (37) | Richmond, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Tree65 Tree Care Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (20) | East Foothills, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 224 best tree services in El Cerrito, 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.
Based in Campbell, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 601 S 13th St, Richmond, CA 94804
Based in Antioch, 16 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Martinez, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4949 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA 94553
Based in Vallejo, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 215 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA 94591
Based in Vallejo, 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 131 Laurel St, Vallejo, CA 94591
#8 EZ TREE INC
Based in Vallejo, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2103 Redwood St # 200, Vallejo, CA 94590
Based in Richmond, 1 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 5521 Modoc Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Based in East Foothills, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1912 Barrett Ave #3, Richmond, CA 94801
Based in Albany, 3 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Concord, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1251 Redwood Dr, Concord, CA 94520
Based in Hayward, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22844 Alice St, Hayward, CA 94541
Based in Vallejo, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 351 Los Cerritos Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
Based in Alameda, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3336 Willow Pass Rd Apt D, Concord, CA 94519
Based in El Sobrante, 4 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4877 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
Based in Coto De Caza, 4 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Richmond, 5 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2500 Goodrick Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
#22 JC Tree Service
Based in Antioch, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Antioch, 5 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Martinez, 11 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2164 Franklin Canyon Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
Based in Oakland, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3207 Boston Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
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 224 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving El Cerrito
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Blessing Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| All Seasons Tree Care, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Bay Area Arborist Cooperative | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| C&C Tree Solutions | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| Cbc Tree Service | 3.8★ (18) | 16 mi |
| East Bay Stump Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Elemental Tree Network | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Green field tree service Corp | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Hercules Tree Service & Landscape Construction | 4.5★ (66) | 9 mi |
| Infinite Visions Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Jay's local landscape | In El Cerrito | |
| Louis Tree Service | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| Mr. Arbor Tree Care Arborists | 4.7★ (13) | 20 mi |
| Rain Professional Landscape | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Rosas Tree Service | 4.3★ (23) | 17 mi |
| Ross & Son's stump removal | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Severe Chopper Tree Trimming Service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tree Service Alameda | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Tree Service San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Tree Service South San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do tree services cost in El Cerrito?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for El Cerrito. 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 California
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
How we ranked El Cerrito tree services
We scored 224 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in El Cerrito?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in El Cerrito, CA is Julian Tree Care with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bay Area Tree Specialists (#2) and M & M Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 224 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in El Cerrito?
ContractorsRanked ranks 224 tree services serving El Cerrito, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in El Cerrito are open 24/7?
63 ranked tree services in El Cerrito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Julian Tree Care (#1), Bay Area Tree Specialists (#2) and M & M Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in El Cerrito work on weekends?
157 of 224 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 109 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Julian Tree Care (#1), Bay Area Tree Specialists (#2) and M & M Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in El Cerrito?
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 El Cerrito. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do El Cerrito tree services have?
The median Google rating among 224 rated tree services in El Cerrito is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. smaller haulers HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL has the most, 237 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 El Cerrito?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
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 El Cerrito
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 224 tree services serving El Cerrito.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
More tree services and El Cerrito pages
Tree services near El Cerrito
- Tree services in Kensington, CA227 ranked
- Tree services in Albany, CA225 ranked
- Tree services in Richmond, CA216 ranked
- Tree services in San Pablo, CA216 ranked
- Tree services in Berkeley, CA239 ranked
- Tree services in El Sobrante, CA226 ranked
- Tree services in Tara Hills, CA225 ranked
- Tree services in Emeryville, CA244 ranked
- Tree services in Pinole, CA228 ranked
- Tree services in Hercules, CA226 ranked
Other trades in El Cerrito
- Roofers in El Cerrito650 ranked
- Plumbers in El Cerrito654 ranked
- Electricians in El Cerrito462 ranked
- HVAC contractors in El Cerrito486 ranked
- General contractors in El Cerrito955 ranked
- Painters in El Cerrito254 ranked
- Landscapers in El Cerrito159 ranked
- Handymen in El Cerrito132 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in El Cerrito439 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in El Cerrito418 ranked
- Flooring contractors in El Cerrito284 ranked
- Tile installers in El Cerrito61 ranked
- Drywall contractors in El Cerrito34 ranked
- Concrete contractors in El Cerrito244 ranked
- Fence contractors in El Cerrito104 ranked
- Deck builders in El Cerrito142 ranked
- Siding contractors in El Cerrito91 ranked
- Window installers in El Cerrito281 ranked
- Gutter installers in El Cerrito155 ranked
- Insulation contractors in El Cerrito94 ranked
- Solar installers in El Cerrito263 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in El Cerrito211 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in El Cerrito113 ranked
- Masonry contractors in El Cerrito121 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in El Cerrito330 ranked
- Home builders in El Cerrito386 ranked
- Demolition contractors in El Cerrito104 ranked
- All contractors in El Cerrito