65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Lake Murray of Richland, SC (2026)
110 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake Murray of Richland: Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Expert Tree Care LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 110.
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Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 485 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 110 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
110 Lake Murray of Richland tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 110 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Lake Murray of Richland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (285) | Cayce, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Expert Tree Care LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (239) | Columbia, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tree Assault Tree Care | 64 | 5.0★ (135) | Lexington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dixon Trees LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (266) | Cayce, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Alpine Tree Care | 63 | 5.0★ (105) | Columbia, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bear Tree Care LLC - Firemen Owned and Operated | 62 | 4.9★ (95) | Lexington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Stump Pros Stump Grinding | 61 | 5.0★ (93) | West Columbia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Affordable Stump Grinding | 61 | 5.0★ (64) | Red Bank, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Arbor Elite | 61 | 5.0★ (93) | Columbia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Watson Arbor Service | 61 | 5.0★ (351) | Irmo, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 110 best tree services in Lake Murray of Richland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Columbia, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5901 Corley St, Columbia, SC 29212
Based in Lexington, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 722 Yachtsman Pl, Lexington, SC 29072
Based in Cayce, 14 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 266 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Columbia, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lexington, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Bronze Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
Based in West Columbia, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 Lawrence Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
Based in Red Bank, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 Arbor Elite
Based in Columbia, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 400 Cumberland Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
Based in Irmo, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 351 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 351 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 10019 Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 112 Dalin Ct, Lexington, SC 29072
#12 Divine Tree Care
Based in Cayce, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lexington, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 305 Pisgah Flats Cir, Lexington, SC 29072
Based in Irmo, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1008 Gates Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Based in West Columbia, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3177 Buckeye Dr, West Columbia, SC 29170
Based in Lexington, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 115 Wood Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
Based in Cayce, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Murray of Richland
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Columbia, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cayce, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in West Columbia, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 832 Chris Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cayce, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 110 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Murray of Richland
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.
How much do tree services cost in Lake Murray of Richland?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake Murray of Richland. 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 South 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 Lake Murray of Richland tree services
We scored 110 Lake Murray of Richland 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 Lake Murray of Richland 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 |
Tree services in Lake Murray of Richland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Lake Murray of Richland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Lake Murray of Richland, SC is Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Expert Tree Care LLC (#2) and Tree Assault Tree Care (#3) follow. We ranked 110 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Lake Murray of Richland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 110 tree services serving Lake Murray of Richland, SC. 2 of them are based in Lake Murray of Richland; 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 Lake Murray of Richland are open 24/7?
51 ranked tree services in Lake Murray of Richland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC (#1), Expert Tree Care LLC (#2) and Tree Assault Tree Care (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Lake Murray of Richland work on weekends?
86 of 110 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 66 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stump Grinding Solutions, LLC (#1), Expert Tree Care LLC (#2) and Tree Assault Tree Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Lake Murray of Richland?
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 Lake Murray of Richland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lake Murray of Richland tree services have?
The median Google rating among 110 rated tree services in Lake Murray of Richland is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 485 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Lake Murray of Richland?
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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Lake Murray of Richland
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 110 tree services serving Lake Murray of Richland.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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