45 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Montecito: Delgado Tree Care Inc., CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Economy Tree Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
Most-reviewed: Jorge Salinas Tree Service, 166 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #3.
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45 Montecito tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delgado Tree Care Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (116) | Goleta, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Economy Tree Inc | 64 | 4.9★ (51) | Santa Barbara, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jorge Salinas Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (166) | Ventura, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Segura Tree Service - Tree Trimming in Santa Barbara | 63 | 5.0★ (45) | Santa Barbara, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pena Tree Services | 62 | 5.0★ (129) | Camp Pendleton South, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Honey Bee Tree Care | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Santa Barbara, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Natural Concept Tree Care | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | Santa Barbara, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Douglas Cicileo Tree and Arborist Services | 61 | 4.9★ (129) | Santa Barbara, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Branch Out Tree Care, Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (109) | Santa Barbara, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Arbo Lo co. Tree Care | 60 | 4.9★ (82) | Ventura, 24 mi away | 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, the most in Montecito.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Santa Barbara, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montecito
Ranked #11 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 Barbara, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Montecito
Ranked #13 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 Montecito
Ranked #14 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 Goleta, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coronado, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Goleta, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Goleta, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 3 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Mira Monte, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Mira Monte, 18 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 Ventura, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Ventura, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Santa Barbara, 2 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Clear Sky Tree Services | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Nick's Tree Service | 54 | 4.5★ (8) | 5 mi |
| 28 | Maya's Tree Service | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Cal-Green Landscaping and Tree Care | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 4 mi |
| 30 | X Green Co. Tree Service | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 31 | Quality Tree Care | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 32 | RB Tree Service | 53 | 4.4★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 33 | CALL OSCAR TREE SERVICE | 52 | 3.6★ (24) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Cali Tree Service | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 35 | GLS Companies | 51 | 4.8★ (17) | 6 mi |
| 36 | Superior landscaping and property MAINTENANCE | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 7 mi |
| 37 | Quinton Fancher Tree Service | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 38 | Gosnell Tree & Landscape | 51 | 4.6★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 39 | Agnew Tree Service | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 40 | Tri Valley Tree Services | 50 | 2.8★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Valencia Tree & Landscape | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 3 mi |
| 42 | Luis' Landscape and Maintenance | 48 | 3.3★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 43 | Salinas Landscape LLC | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 44 | Gomez Landscape | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Enhanced Landscape Management | 42 | 2.3★ (6) | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A and J Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Arbor Services of Santa Barbara | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Cunningham's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Joe Kenton Tree Service & Certified Arborist | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jose Medina Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Mac's Professional Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Manny's Gardening Pruning & Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Mark Crane's Tree & Arborist Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Martin Bros. Landscape Management, Inc. | 5 mi | |
| Mesa Tree Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Montecito |
| Natures Vision | 5 mi | |
| Ojai Trees | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| OV Tree Co | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Registered Consulting Arborist Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Rick Rudnick's Artistree | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sainz Tree Service Inc | In Montecito | |
| San Roque Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Steel Tree Service | 4 mi | |
| Tierra Verde Tree Care, Inc. | In Montecito | |
| Tim's Tree Service & Yard Clean Up | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Montecito. 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 45 Montecito 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 Montecito 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 |