28 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Makawao: Kokua Tree Care, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aloha Tree Works Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
Most-reviewed: ClimbingHi LLC, 111 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #4.
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28 Makawao tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokua Tree Care | 66 | 5.0★ (42) | Makawao | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Aloha Tree Works Inc | 65 | 5.0★ (51) | Haiku-Pauwela, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Maui Tree Pros | 64 | 5.0★ (32) | Napili-Honokowai, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | ClimbingHi LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (111) | Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Friendlytreetrimmingcontractor | 61 | 5.0★ (8) | Makawao | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Maui Roots Land Services | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Haiku-Pauwela, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Happy Trees Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | What Tree Services | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Maui Arborscape LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Pono Tree Care | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Waihee-Waiehu, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Napili-Honokowai, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, the most in Makawao.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Makawao
Ranked #5 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waihee-Waiehu, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Kula, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waihee-Waiehu, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kula, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Kula, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela, 1 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kula, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Haiku-Pauwela, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kahului, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pure Life Palm and Tree Care | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Rico's Landscaping | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 28 | He-Man Landscaping | 45 | 3.1★ (17) | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Iwa Maui | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Branch-Out Tree Services | In Makawao | |
| Chucky's Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Coconut Kuleana - Maui's Premier Spikeless Palm & Tree Trimming | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Cut Above Tree & Yard Services | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Ehu Kai Tree Preservation | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Friendly Tree & Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| He-Man Tree Services | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Hema Masonry and Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| HIBORN | 5.0★ (1) | In Makawao |
| Island Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | In Makawao |
| Maui Coconut trimming | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Maui Hauling Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Maui Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| North shore clearing | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| NRM | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Pacific Ohana Mason & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| THE MAUI HANDYMAN COMPANY LLC | 4.7★ (26) | In Makawao |
| TREES 4 MAUI | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Upcountry Trees | 5.0★ (2) | In Makawao |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Makawao. 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 28 Makawao 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 Makawao 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 |