29 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in New Bern: Stump Grinding of Coastal Carolina LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coastal Carolina Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Maple Springs Tree Service, 106 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #10.
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29 New Bern tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stump Grinding of Coastal Carolina LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (18) | New Bern | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American Tree Co | 87 | 4.8★ (29) | New Bern | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | S.A.C. Tree Services LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (91) | James City, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina Tree Service | 85 | 3.5★ (8) | New Bern | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | A&H Precision Tree Service, LLC | 84 | 4.7★ (74) | James City, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Coastline Building Company | 84 | 5.0★ (11) | Havelock, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Ryalcor (Tree Service) | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | New Bern | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Tarheel Stump and brush | 83 | 5.0★ (8) | James City, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Done Right Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (21) | New Bern | Sat | — |
| 10 | Maple Springs Tree Service | 81 | 4.5★ (106) | Havelock, 18 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City, 2 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (106).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in James City, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morehead City, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 2 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 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 | AA Stump Grinding | 73 | 4.0★ (3) | In New Bern |
| 27 | Hampton's Tree Service & Firewood | 72 | 5.0★ (27) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Coastalscapes | 69 | 4.8★ (9) | 16 mi |
| 29 | White Oak Lawn Care | 66 | 4.6★ (5) | 24 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 & T Tree Service And Stump Grinding | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Absolute Perfection Trees & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| American Tree Co | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Anthony's Pro Tree Service | In New Bern | |
| C Gull Tree Service | 18 mi | |
| CATAPULLA ENTERPRISE LLC | 18 mi | |
| Cutting Edge Tree Experts | In New Bern | |
| Down to Earth Landscaping | 4.5★ (8) | In New Bern |
| Gary's Nursery | 4.8★ (22) | In New Bern |
| Gator Stump Grinding | 13 mi | |
| Havelock NC Christmas Tree Guy | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| HomeGrown Property Services | 22 mi | |
| Marvins Tree Removal | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Millennial Exteriors | New Bern Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bern |
| MrCs Lawn & Landscape Designs Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In New Bern |
| Safe Harbor Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| The Hisey Company | In New Bern | |
| Timber Titan Tree service | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Tree-Gone-Ometry | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| WickedWright Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for New Bern. 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 29 New Bern 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 New Bern 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 |