42 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in North Cowichan: Onsight Tree Services, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lumberjax.co Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Davey Tree Expert Co. Of Canada, Limited, 196 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #10.
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42 North Cowichan tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onsight Tree Services | 63 | 5.0★ (31) | Duncan, 4 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lumberjax.co Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (50) | Ladysmith, 16 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gulf Islands Tree Care | 62 | 5.0★ (17) | North Cowichan | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Competition Tree Service | 61 | 4.8★ (60) | Salt Spring Island, 21 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | All The Above Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (98) | Nanaimo, 35 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cowichan Valley Tree Services | 61 | 5.0★ (35) | Duncan, 12 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tree Beard Arbor Care | 60 | 5.0★ (101) | Salt Spring Island, 18 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cowichan Valley Stump Grinding | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | North Cowichan | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Jason Closson Tree Topping LTD | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | North Cowichan | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Davey Tree Expert Co. Of Canada, Limited | 59 | 4.7★ (196) | Nanaimo, 40 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
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 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladysmith, 16 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 21 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 35 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 12 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 18 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
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 Nanaimo, 40 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 196 Google reviews, the most in North Cowichan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 29 km away
Ranked #11 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 North Cowichan
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 21 km away
Ranked #13 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 North Cowichan
Ranked #14 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 Salt Spring Island, 10 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 32 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 31 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 13 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 4 km away
Ranked #19 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 Salt Spring Island, 25 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 27 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 36 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colwood, 40 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #24 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 North Cowichan
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Jason Closson Tree Service | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 km |
| 27 | Libra Tree Service Ltd | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | 8 km |
| 28 | All Acres Professional Tree | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 km |
| 29 | Emerald Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | 40 km |
| 30 | Adair Tree Service | 54 | 4.8★ (62) | 40 km |
| 31 | Aerial Tree Service Ltd. | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | 12 km |
| 32 | Gulf Islands Tree Service | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 30 km |
| 33 | Yeomen Tree Service Co-operative | 51 | 4.8★ (24) | 39 km |
| 34 | Little Venture Tree Service | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 31 km |
| 35 | Black Tree Developments | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 1 km |
| 36 | Nanaimo Tree Service | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 31 km |
| 37 | Lush Eco Lawns and Gardens | 48 | 4.8★ (20) | 39 km |
| 38 | Treefrog Outdoor Services | 48 | 4.4★ (7) | 33 km |
| 39 | Rainforest Landscaping | 47 | 4.9★ (47) | 39 km |
| 40 | Knoxville Contracting Ltd. | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 32 km |
| 41 | Tony Nicholls lawn care Landscaping hedge trimming and yard maintenance | 46 | 4.5★ (8) | 39 km |
| 42 | Dorman's Landscaping & Labour | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 35 km |
20 more tree services within 40 km 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-Line Tree Services | In North Cowichan | |
| Ashton Timber Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 19 km |
| Beechwood Consultancy | 13 km | |
| Beechwood Tree Service | In North Cowichan | |
| BushWorks Tree Service Ltd. | 18 km | |
| Cobble Hill Services | 5.0★ (1) | 31 km |
| Competition Tree Service | 18 km | |
| Frontier Log Home Restoration | 5.0★ (68) | In North Cowichan |
| Green Tree Landscapes and Maintenance | 8 km | |
| Heartwood Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 km |
| High Line Utilities Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 33 km |
| High Standard Tree Care and Excavating | 15 km | |
| Island Tree Care | 5.0★ (1) | 11 km |
| Island Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 37 km |
| M.B.Tree services | 5.0★ (1) | 32 km |
| Prairie Pro | 19 km | |
| Tall Tree Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
| The Gardening Guru | In North Cowichan | |
| Tree Problems ? Tree Services ! | 5.0★ (1) | 10 km |
| Wild Timber Enterprises Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In North Cowichan |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for North Cowichan. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | CA$280 | CA$1,050 | CA$2,810 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | 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 42 North Cowichan 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 North Cowichan 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 |