46 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ladysmith: Lumberjax.co Tree Service, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All The Above Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.
Most-reviewed: Davey Tree Expert Co. Of Canada, Limited, 196 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #4.
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46 Ladysmith tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumberjax.co Tree Service | 65 | 5.0★ (50) | Ladysmith | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | All The Above Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (98) | Nanaimo, 16 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Flex Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (148) | Nanaimo, 23 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Davey Tree Expert Co. Of Canada, Limited | 62 | 4.7★ (196) | Nanaimo, 21 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Onsight Tree Services | 61 | 5.0★ (31) | Duncan, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Holly Wood Tree Co. Limited | 60 | 5.0★ (36) | Nanaimo, 24 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Summit Tree Care - Tree Services & Removals | 60 | 4.9★ (47) | Nanaimo, 28 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | VI Tree Service | 60 | 3.9★ (81) | Nanaimo, 13 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mid Island Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Nanaimo, 12 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Friendly Local Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Ladysmith | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 16 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 23 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 21 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 196 Google reviews, the most in Ladysmith.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 20 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 24 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 28 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 13 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 12 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladysmith
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 40 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 24 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 35 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 31 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 24 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 30 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 37 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 21 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 29 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 35 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 23 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 39 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 35 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 39 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 32 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Eucalyptus Tree Service Landscaping & Design | 54 | 4.3★ (23) | 26 km |
| 27 | Yeomen Tree Service Co-operative | 54 | 4.8★ (24) | 20 km |
| 28 | All Acres Professional Tree | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 km |
| 29 | Gulf Islands Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 km |
| 30 | Little Venture Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 km |
| 31 | Godolphin Tree Service | 54 | 4.3★ (24) | 31 km |
| 32 | All Out Stump Grinding | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 km |
| 33 | Nanaimo Tree Service | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 km |
| 34 | Libra Tree Service Ltd | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | 24 km |
| 35 | VI Tree Service | 52 | 2.3★ (3) | 33 km |
| 36 | Salt Spring Wood Chipping | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 km |
| 37 | Jason Closson Tree Service | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 km |
| 38 | Lush Eco Lawns and Gardens | 51 | 4.8★ (20) | 20 km |
| 39 | Aerial Tree Service Ltd. | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 27 km |
| 40 | Treefrog Outdoor Services | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | 14 km |
| 41 | MJR Tree Service | 50 | 3.7★ (35) | 35 km |
| 42 | Rainforest Landscaping | 50 | 4.9★ (47) | 20 km |
| 43 | Black Tree Developments | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 km |
| 44 | Figure Eight Projects | 47 | 5.0★ (18) | 25 km |
| 45 | Dorman's Landscaping & Labour | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 km |
| 46 | Mark's Yard & Home | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 km |
20 more tree services within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Timber Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 38 km |
| Bartlett Tree Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 30 km |
| Beechwood Tree Service | 25 km | |
| Cobble Hill Services | 5.0★ (1) | 30 km |
| Dunn Pruning and Chipping | In Ladysmith | |
| family tree homes | 5.0★ (1) | 21 km |
| Green Tree Landscapes and Maintenance | 12 km | |
| Heartwood Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 40 km |
| High Line Utilities Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 km |
| Island Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 25 km |
| Island Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 20 km |
| M.B.Tree services | 5.0★ (1) | 13 km |
| Mountain High Tree Service | 24 km | |
| Nice Landscapes | 5.0★ (21) | In Ladysmith |
| Primary Tree Service | 24 km | |
| Tall Tree Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 38 km |
| Tree Problems ? Tree Services ! | 5.0★ (1) | 24 km |
| Tree Service Nanaimo | 5.0★ (1) | 30 km |
| Tree Service Nanaimo | 23 km | |
| Wild Timber Enterprises Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 24 km |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Ladysmith. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | CA$280 | CA$1,050 | CA$2,810 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
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.
We scored 46 Ladysmith tree services on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Ladysmith data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |