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Best overall in Little River: J. Macaluso Tree Service, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stump Grinderz LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 829 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #35.
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44 Little River tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Macaluso Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (211) | Little River | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Stump Grinderz LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Little River | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Better Tree Services | 59 | 4.9★ (153) | Conway, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A+ Tree & Landscaping | 59 | 5.0★ (457) | Oak Island, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A Cut Above Tree Service | 58 | 4.9★ (93) | Oak Island, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Extreme Tree Service | 58 | 5.0★ (107) | Myrtle Beach, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mr D's Tree & Landscaping Service LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (371) | Myrtle Beach, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A 2 Z Tree Experts | 57 | 3.7★ (3) | Little River | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Palms Away LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (41) | Myrtle Beach, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Hall's Tree Service | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Little River | — | — |
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 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little River
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Island, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 457 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Island, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little River
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little River
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little River
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Garden City, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little River
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Socastee, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 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 North Myrtle Beach, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Timber Tree Service | 52 | 4.5★ (15) | 8 mi |
| 27 | The Grand Strand Tree Service | 51 | 4.3★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Brother's Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | In Little River |
| 29 | critical climbers | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 30 | WYDOCKERS GRINDING SERVICE LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Leaders - Tree Service - Myrtle Beach | 50 | 3.9★ (28) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Lawn Care. Beachside Lawn Maintenance | 50 | 4.4★ (19) | In Little River |
| 33 | J & J Complete Tree Service of Myrtle Beach | 50 | 4.7★ (12) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Never Stumped Tree Service LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (25) | 25 mi |
| 35 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 50 | 4.2★ (829) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Carolina Tree & Landscape Services | 49 | 4.2★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Leaders - Tree Service - Carolina Forest | 49 | 3.6★ (8) | 19 mi |
| 38 | DAM Tree Services | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 39 | Leaders - Tree Service - North Myrtle Beach | 49 | 3.7★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 40 | Palms and Beyond | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Cassidy & Co. Exterior Design LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (22) | 24 mi |
| 42 | Topnotch Landscaping | 45 | 5.0★ (25) | 20 mi |
| 43 | L&W Services | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 44 | Elite Project Management | 42 | 4.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor One Tree Care, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Buddy's Services | 4.8★ (213) | In Little River |
| Carolina Greens Garden Center | 4.4★ (71) | In Little River |
| Chris's Stump Removal | 5.0★ (2) | In Little River |
| Clean Curbs | 4.9★ (180) | In Little River |
| Coastal Gardens Nursery | 4.4★ (76) | In Little River |
| Conway Tree Service Professionals | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Elias Velazquez Landscaping | 5.0★ (15) | In Little River |
| Fresh and Clean Improvements LLC | 4.9★ (21) | In Little River |
| Front Line Landscaping, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Gary's Complete Tree and Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Golden Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (68) | In Little River |
| Huck's Tree Services | 2.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Jack's small tree removal | In Little River | |
| Lee's Quality Sweeping & Landscaping | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Personal Touch Lawn Service & Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Little River |
| Shade Tree Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Southern Imperial Landscapes LLC | 4.7★ (13) | In Little River |
| TZG | In Little River | |
| Vereen Landscaping & Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Little River |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Little River. 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 44 Little River 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 Little River 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 |