25 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lancaster: Tip Top Arborists, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 589 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Expert Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Expert Tree Service, 503 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked after Tip Top Arborists; ranked #2.
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25 Lancaster tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tip Top Arborists | 67 | 4.9★ (589) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Expert Tree Service | 66 | 4.9★ (503) | Palmdale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Cool Guy junk removal and hauling | 65 | 5.0★ (169) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Performance Tree Service | 64 | 4.9★ (66) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Chad’s Chippers Tree Service | 62 | 4.5★ (130) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing | 61 | 4.9★ (274) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bradley’s Tree Service - Tree Removal, Stump Removal Service, Debris Removal Service, Power Line Clearance, Brush Clearing, | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Palmdale, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Alpha Tree Service | 61 | 4.7★ (14) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Casa Verde | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Lancaster | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Erik’s Brush Clearance & Tree Service, Corp | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Lancaster | 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 589 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Lancaster
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #12 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 Lancaster
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California City, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Quartz Hill, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California City, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in Santa Clarita, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castaic, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ Odyssey Tree Trimming Lancaster | 3.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| A-1 PACIFIC TREE MAINTENANCE INC. CERTIFIED ARBORIST #6290 | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Alberto’s Tree trimming | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Best Hardscape / Landscape Contractor | 4.8★ (58) | In Lancaster |
| Cruz's Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Devon Trees of Lancaster | In Lancaster | |
| Eckerson's Tree Services | 8 mi | |
| Ernest tree trimming | In Lancaster | |
| Gardening & Maintenance Corp | In Lancaster | |
| Granados | 10 mi | |
| Green Trees of Palmdale | 7 mi | |
| High Desert Landscaping and Pressure Wash LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Iboa Landscaping | 3.8★ (9) | In Lancaster |
| Immanuel’s tree service | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Kelley Tree Co | 6 mi | |
| Rivas Tree Service | In Lancaster | |
| RSR Tree Service | In Lancaster | |
| SoCal TreeWorks | 5 mi | |
| T&D Tree care | In Lancaster | |
| Top Notch Tree Care | In Lancaster |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lancaster. 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 windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 25 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 |