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Best Tree Services in Isla Vista, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Isla Vista: Delgado Tree Care Inc., CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Economy Tree Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Douglas Cicileo Tree and Arborist Services, 129 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #10.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

33 Isla Vista tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Tree services in Santa Barbara ranking. See Tree services in Santa Barbara

Top 10 tree services in Isla Vista at a glance

Top 10 tree services in Isla Vista at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Delgado Tree Care Inc.955.0★ (116)Goleta, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Economy Tree Inc924.9★ (51)Santa Barbara, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Honey Bee Tree Care905.0★ (21)Santa Barbara, 6 mi away24/7—
4Segura Tree Service - Tree Trimming in Santa Barbara885.0★ (45)Santa Barbara, 9 mi away24/7—
5SB Tree Care873.5★ (22)Goleta, 3 mi away24/7—
6TLC Tree Service865.0★ (5)Montecito, 6 mi away24/7—
7Montecito Tree Care855.0★ (5)Santa Barbara, 10 mi away24/7—
8Natural Concept Tree Care855.0★ (10)Santa Barbara, 13 mi away24/7—
9Peterson's Tree Care854.5★ (8)Goleta, 14 mi away24/7—
10Douglas Cicileo Tree and Arborist Services844.9★ (129)Santa Barbara, 8 mi away—Most reviews

The 33 best tree services in Isla Vista, 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.

  2. #2 Economy Tree Inc

    Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    315 Meigs Rd K, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    View profile for Economy Tree Inc(805) 966-9913

  5. #5 SB Tree Care

    Based in Goleta, 3 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5662 Calle Real #136, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for SB Tree Care(805) 698-0644

  22. #22 Agnew Tree Service

    Based in Goleta, 3 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7400 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Agnew Tree Service(805) 570-9880

  23. #23 Bartlett Tree Experts

    Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    410 N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    View profile for Bartlett Tree Experts(805) 963-3324

  24. #24 Nick's Tree Service

    Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    228 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for Nick's Tree Service(805) 570-9876

  25. #25 GLS Companies

    Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3065 Lucinda Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for GLS Companies(805) 331-2225

Tree services ranked #27 to #28

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 28 of 33 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.

tree services in Isla Vista, ranks 27 to 28
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27Gosnell Tree & Landscape714.6★ (9)10 mi
28Rick's Tree Services703.9★ (7)23 mi

How much do tree services cost in Isla Vista?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Isla Vista. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in Isla Vista?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 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 Isla Vista tree services

We scored 33 Isla Vista 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Isla Vista data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in Isla Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in Isla Vista?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Isla Vista, CA is Delgado Tree Care Inc. with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Economy Tree Inc (#2) and Honey Bee Tree Care (#3) follow. We ranked 33 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in Isla Vista?

ContractorsRanked ranks 33 tree services serving Isla Vista, CA. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which tree services in Isla Vista are open 24/7?

13 ranked tree services in Isla Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Delgado Tree Care Inc. (#1), Economy Tree Inc (#2) and Honey Bee Tree Care (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in Isla Vista work on weekends?

21 of 33 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Delgado Tree Care Inc. (#1), Economy Tree Inc (#2) and Honey Bee Tree Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in Isla Vista?

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 Isla Vista. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Isla Vista tree services have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated tree services in Isla Vista is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Douglas Cicileo Tree and Arborist Services has the most, 129 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Isla Vista?

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 Isla Vista

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 tree services serving Isla Vista.

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