114 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hickory: Chester Tree Care, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sweet Carolina Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 114.
Most-reviewed: Earnest Tree Service, 160 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 114 ranked; ranked #28.
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114 Hickory tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 114 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester Tree Care | 93 | 5.0★ (132) | Hickory | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sweet Carolina Tree Care | 90 | 5.0★ (155) | Hickory | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Chad's Tree Experts LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (34) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Foothills Tree Service | 89 | 4.7★ (49) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Foothills Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (24) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hyler Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (15) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Stumps By Dan | 88 | 4.4★ (40) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | FIRST CHOICE TREE CARE | 87 | 5.0★ (33) | Gastonia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Kuester LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (20) | Newton, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Four Seasons Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (19) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in King, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 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 114 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo's Landscaping NC LLC | 4.5★ (8) | In Hickory |
| BRAJAR Roofing Solutions | 4.5★ (63) | In Hickory |
| Carolina Landscape & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Hickory |
| Clay Evans Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Drye's Tree & Stump | 4.5★ (17) | 24 mi |
| Elite Roof and Solar - Hickory | 4.8★ (136) | In Hickory |
| Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX) | 4.6★ (95) | In Hickory |
| Father & Sons Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Hartsell's Remodeling & Landscaping, LLC | 4.7★ (14) | In Hickory |
| Hickory Tree Service Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Iconic Roofing | 4.9★ (69) | In Hickory |
| Je Excavations | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| JSI Tree Service LLC | 4.9★ (50) | 24 mi |
| NICS of Hickory | Best Water Damage Restoration in Hickory, NC | 5.0★ (3) | In Hickory |
| Perfect Edge Fencing and Landscape Design | 5.0★ (22) | In Hickory |
| Perfection Landscaping & Trees, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Premiere Roofing & Gutters | 4.9★ (237) | In Hickory |
| Rimrock Tree Co | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.7★ (792) | In Hickory |
| Skye Tree Service. | 5.0★ (9) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hickory. 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 114 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 |