33 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Nipomo: Paradise Tree Service, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coastal Treetenders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Coastal Tree Experts, Inc, 224 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 33 ranked after Paradise Tree Service; ranked #19.
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33 Nipomo tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Tree Service | 93 | 4.9★ (485) | Nipomo | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Coastal Treetenders | 91 | 5.0★ (39) | Santa Maria, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Central City Tree Service | 90 | 4.9★ (52) | Santa Maria, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | JTS, Inc. | 89 | 5.0★ (18) | Nipomo | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cobb's Tree Service | 89 | 4.8★ (32) | Arroyo Grande, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Coastal Tree Services | 88 | 4.9★ (32) | Santa Maria, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | ACE Certified Tree Care | 87 | 4.4★ (42) | Arroyo Grande, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | CalWest Tree Service In SLO | 86 | 4.9★ (65) | San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bob's Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Orcutt, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Greenvale Tree Company | 86 | 5.0★ (35) | Los Osos, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (485).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo
Ranked #4 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 Arroyo Grande, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Morro Bay, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paso Robles, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Nipomo. 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 33 Nipomo 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 Nipomo 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 |