29 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merced: HDZ Tree Service LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Valdovinos Tree Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: R n D Tree services, 120 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #6.
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29 Merced tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDZ Tree Service LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (85) | Atwater, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Valdovinos Tree Services LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (25) | Atwater, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | R&D Tree Service | 62 | 4.8★ (31) | Merced | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Leon Tree Services Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (53) | Turlock, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | True Guardian Tree Services | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Merced | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | R n D Tree services | 59 | 4.5★ (120) | Turlock, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Skyview Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Los Banos, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Just-in-Time Sprinkler Repair and Handy Man Service | 57 | 4.7★ (37) | Merced | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Agri-Mex Tree & Landscape | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Merced | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Coastal Tree | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Atwater, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 120 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Banos, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Merced
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #9 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 Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #14 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 Atwater, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delhi, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Nuys, 25 mi 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Merced
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chowchilla, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Yard Masters Inc. | 48 | 3.1★ (21) | In Merced |
| 27 | Prados Landscaping & tree Service | 48 | 4.5★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Miqueas Garden Service | 44 | 2.3★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Diaz and Flores Landscape | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Landscaping | 4.9★ (45) | In Merced |
| Ajg Garden Service | 5.0★ (17) | In Merced |
| American Tree Medics | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Arbor Quality Care | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Atwater Tree Service Pros | 8 mi | |
| California Almond Group | 7 mi | |
| Clean Cut Garden Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Merced |
| Extreme Trees Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Family Tree Care Services | In Merced | |
| HB TREE SERVICE | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jays Dump and Clean Ups | 5.0★ (44) | In Merced |
| Jonathan tree Services | In Merced | |
| Leos Landscaping & Stump Grinding Services | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Merced Tree Services | In Merced | |
| Ochoa's Tree Service | 3 mi | |
| Raul Garden Services | 8 mi | |
| Torres Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Tree Barber | In Merced | |
| Ward Bros Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Ward Bros Tree Service | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Merced. 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 29 Merced 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 Merced 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 |