93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (441).
- 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Forest City, NC (2026)
54 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest City: Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
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Most-reviewed: Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions, 138 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 54 ranked after Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Forest City tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 54 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Forest City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping | 93 | 5.0★ (441) | Concord, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions | 89 | 5.0★ (138) | Marion, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Carolina Tree Care | 87 | 4.3★ (11) | Forest City | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A&E Stump Grinding LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (65) | Boiling Springs, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Melgar's Complete Tree Services | 86 | 4.5★ (42) | Forest City | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dusty Ranch Tree service & Land Management | 85 | 5.0★ (47) | Forest City | Sat | — |
| 7 | HMP Tree LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (50) | Spartanburg, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | BCS Tree Solutions | 85 | 5.0★ (10) | Forest City | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bailey's Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (11) | Shelby, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Dillon’s Tree Care | 83 | 5.0★ (19) | Greer, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 54 best tree services in Forest City, 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 Marion, 22 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 56 Landis Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Based in Forest City
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 440 Bostic Sunshine, State Rte, Bostic, NC 28018
Based in Boiling Springs, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 245 Jacob Creek Dr, Inman, SC 29349
Based in Forest City
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Forest City
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 997 Big Island Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
#7 HMP Tree LLC
Based in Spartanburg, 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1246A Boiling Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Based in Forest City
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 997 Big Island Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Based in Shelby, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1207 Patterson St, Shelby, NC 28152
Based in Greer, 24 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Shelby, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Marion, 23 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 359 Apache Path, Marion, NC 28752
Based in Shelby, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 127 N Poston St, Shelby, NC 28150
Based in Greer, 25 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Wyatt Rd, Campobello, SC 29322
Based in Forest City
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Forest City
82/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 177 Wintergreen Dr, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Based in Forest City
82/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 608 Robinson Creek Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
Based in Shelby, 18 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Boiling Springs, 18 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 246 Arrowhead Dr, Inman, SC 29349
Based in Shelby, 20 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
- Address
- 5107 Westgate Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
Based in Kings Mountain, 24 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 205 Long Branch Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Based in Morganton, 24 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Forest City
81/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 148 Oakhill Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
#24 The Lumberjacks
Based in Boiling Springs, 18 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 330 Berryhill Dr, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
Based in Gaffney, 25 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 504 W Pine St, Blacksburg, SC 29702
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 54 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forest City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biggerstaff Brothers Landscaping and Tree Removal LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Blanton's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Brian's Tree service | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Built Green Landscaping & Tree Services, LLC | In Forest City | |
| Butlers Landscaping | 4.7★ (10) | In Forest City |
| DRS Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| ESM Landscaping & Septic LLC | 4.7★ (30) | In Forest City |
| Land Pros Land Management | 5.0★ (27) | 18 mi |
| LARRY'S TREE SERVICE LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Last Chance Tree, Grading & Septic Tank Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| Lawn N Order Landscaping & Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| M&A Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Noblitt home repairs | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Rogers Tree And Lawn Care | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Shelby Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Stump Pros Forestry and Land | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Tillotson's Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Tree Canopy Specialist | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Triple E Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest City |
| Utility Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Forest City?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forest City. 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 Forest City tree services
We scored 54 Forest City 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 Forest City 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 Forest City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Forest City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Forest City, NC is Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions (#2) and Carolina Tree Care (#3) follow. We ranked 54 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Forest City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 54 tree services serving Forest City, NC. 11 of them are based in Forest City; 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 Forest City are open 24/7?
25 ranked tree services in Forest City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping (#1), Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions (#2) and Carolina Tree Care (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Forest City work on weekends?
41 of 54 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping (#1), Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions (#2) and Carolina Tree Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Forest City?
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 Forest City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Forest City tree services have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated tree services in Forest City is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Forest City?
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 Forest City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 54 tree services serving Forest City.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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