113 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hillsborough: Guzman Tree Service, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Furstie Tree & Stump, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 113.
Most-reviewed: Cary Tree Removal, 257 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 113 ranked; ranked #29.
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113 Hillsborough tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 113 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guzman Tree Service | 91 | 5.0★ (55) | Hillsborough | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Furstie Tree & Stump, LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (49) | Hillsborough | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smart Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (166) | Carrboro, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Green Leaves Tree Care Inc | 89 | 5.0★ (76) | Durham, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Penny Cutz Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (13) | Hillsborough | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Everett Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (102) | Cary, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Medrano's Tree Services | 86 | 5.0★ (96) | Carrboro, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Santos Brothers Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (99) | Carrboro, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cheap Tree 5000 | 86 | 5.0★ (106) | Thomasville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pure Tree Care | 86 | 5.0★ (122) | Carrboro, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thomasville, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Burlington, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roxboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
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 113 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| All Seasons Landscapes | 3.5★ (6) | In Hillsborough |
| Burris Brothers Lawn Care | 5.0★ (15) | In Hillsborough |
| Carolina Arborist Group | In Hillsborough | |
| Carolina Arborist Group | In Hillsborough | |
| Contreras Painting | 4.9★ (22) | In Hillsborough |
| Contreras Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| Dixon Farm & Tree Services Inc | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| DJ's Tree Service & Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (2) | In Hillsborough |
| Executive Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| Home & Garden Landscapes | 5.0★ (3) | In Hillsborough |
| JV Unlimited Home Services | 4.8★ (20) | In Hillsborough |
| Monster Tree Service of the Research Triangle | 4.8★ (436) | 25 mi |
| Mosaic Hardscapes | 5.0★ (23) | In Hillsborough |
| On the Way Landscaping and Residential Services | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| Parham's Tree Services | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
| Priest Services LLC | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| Santiago Brothers Landscaping | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Wild Edge Woodcraft | 4.9★ (58) | 21 mi |
| Wilkerson Grading | 3.6★ (14) | In Hillsborough |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hillsborough. 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 113 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 |