92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 93 Chastain Hill Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
Best Tree Services in Mills River, NC (2026)
145 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mills River: Holbert's Tree Service, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pisgah Land Solutions Tree Service & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 145.
- 50
Most-reviewed: Epperson Tree Service, 1,009 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 145 ranked; ranked #50.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
145 Mills River tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 91 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 145 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Mills River at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holbert's Tree Service | 92 | 5.0★ (83) | Mills River | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pisgah Land Solutions Tree Service & Excavation | 92 | 5.0★ (70) | Mills River | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Craigs Tree Service | 91 | 5.0★ (85) | Hendersonville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Asheville Affordable Tree Men | 90 | 4.9★ (239) | Asheville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Marsam Tree Service | 90 | 4.9★ (80) | Asheville, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sky Valley Tree | 89 | 5.0★ (49) | Asheville, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Precision Arborcare llc | 89 | 4.9★ (73) | Asheville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Guardian Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (17) | Waynesville, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All Pro Tree & Crane, Inc. | 88 | 5.0★ (63) | Hendersonville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bosky Land and Tree Care | 88 | 5.0★ (31) | Fletcher, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 145 best tree services in Mills River, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Mills River
92/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1131 Sutton Creek Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Based in Hendersonville, 3 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1239 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC 28730
Based in Asheville, 6 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 644 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Based in Asheville, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2366 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Based in Asheville, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waynesville, 1 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hendersonville, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 765 Crest Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Based in Fletcher, 6 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12 Mulberry Dr, Arden, NC 28704
Based in Brevard, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3528 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Based in Mills River
88/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hendersonville, 3 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 147 Westview Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28791
#14 JG Tree Service
Based in Asheville, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Asheville, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Nevada Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Based in Mills River
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 65 Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28803
Based in Hendersonville, 19 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brevard, 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 78 W Southwood Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
Based in Asheville, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
#21 LukeTreeWalker
Based in Mills River
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Asheville, 18 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#23 The Yard Bro
Based in Asheville, 11 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Mills River
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2346 Jeffress Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
Based in Fletcher, 3 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 14 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 145 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Mills River
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arborist Climbing Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Mills River |
| Arborist Climbing Services | In Mills River | |
| Asheville Landscapes, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Mills River |
| Brother Nature Tree Care | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Brother's Stump Service | In Mills River | |
| Dr Landscaping Tree | In Mills River | |
| EcoScapes | 4.6★ (31) | In Mills River |
| Hendersonville Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Hendo Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lawn in Order | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Linville Tree Service | 5.0★ (22) | 14 mi |
| Little Ben’s Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| Melgar's Complete Tree Services | 4.5★ (42) | 25 mi |
| Romero's Clearcut Tree Service. | 4.8★ (6) | 18 mi |
| Smith Forestry Contractors | In Mills River | |
| Southern Style Lawn & Labor | 3.0★ (2) | In Mills River |
| Speedline Tree Removal LLC | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| Stone & Spade Environmental | 5.0★ (3) | In Mills River |
| Trag's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Webster's tree service Fletcher | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Mills River?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Mills 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 |
When to hire a tree service in North 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 Mills River tree services
We scored 145 Mills River tree services on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Mills River data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Tree services in Mills River: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Mills River?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Mills River, NC is Holbert's Tree Service with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pisgah Land Solutions Tree Service & Excavation (#2) and Craigs Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 145 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Mills River?
ContractorsRanked ranks 145 tree services serving Mills River, NC. 8 of them are based in Mills River; 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 Mills River are open 24/7?
55 ranked tree services in Mills River post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Holbert's Tree Service (#1), Pisgah Land Solutions Tree Service & Excavation (#2) and Craigs Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Mills River work on weekends?
91 of 145 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 64 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Holbert's Tree Service (#1), Pisgah Land Solutions Tree Service & Excavation (#2) and Craigs Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Mills River?
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 Mills River. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Mills River tree services have?
The median Google rating among 145 rated tree services in Mills River is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Epperson Tree Service has the most, 1,009 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Mills River?
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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Mills River
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 145 tree services serving Mills River.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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