90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Salinas, CA (2026)
51 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salinas: TREE WORKS- “Excellence in tree service”, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): La Sirenita Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 51.
- 39
Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #39.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Salinas tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 51 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Salinas at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TREE WORKS- “Excellence in tree service” | 90 | 5.0★ (25) | Salinas | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SILVERSTONE LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE | 88 | 4.9★ (46) | Salinas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | La Sirenita Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (74) | Prunedale, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Pacific Coast Tree Service | 85 | 5.0★ (57) | Salinas | Sat | — |
| 5 | Green life tree service | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Seaside, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Skylake Tree Services | 83 | 5.0★ (22) | Gilroy, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mountain Valley Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (23) | Salinas | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | RDO Equipment Co. | 82 | 4.4★ (55) | Salinas | Sat | — |
| 9 | Williams Tree Service | 82 | 5.0★ (13) | Watsonville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Monterey Bay Stump Grinding and Removal | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Prunedale, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 51 best tree services in Salinas, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Salinas
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–8:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Sun 7 AM–8:30 PM
- Address
- 47 Martines Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Based in Prunedale, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salinas
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1501 Oyster Bay Ct, Salinas, CA 93906
Based in Seaside, 11 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1262 San Lucas St, Seaside, CA 93955
Based in Gilroy, 23 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salinas
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Salinas
82/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 501 El Camino Real, Salinas, CA 93908
Based in Watsonville, 19 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1400 Ranport Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Prunedale, 12 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 406 Maher Rd, Royal Oaks, CA 95076
Based in Seaside, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 585 Elm Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
Based in Watsonville, 22 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1050 Amesti Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Monterey, 7 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 8 AM–6:30 PM
Based in Prunedale, 2 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Seaside, 10 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Address
- 5100 Coe Ave SPC 121, Seaside, CA 93955
Based in Monterey, 14 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 201 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
Based in Salinas
79/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1184 Monroe St UNIT 6, Salinas, CA 93906
Based in Hollister, 17 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 40 Union Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Prunedale, 13 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 101 Cannon Rd, Aromas, CA 95004
#20 A B Tree Service
Based in Salinas
78/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 369 Paul Ave, Salinas, CA 93906
Based in Salinas
78/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 568 Paradise Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Based in Monterey, 17 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Salinas
76/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Pacific Grove, 15 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 161 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Based in Gilroy, 22 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 6490 Kensington Pl, Gilroy, CA 95020
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 51 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salinas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Tree Service & Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cagwin & Dorward | 3.6★ (5) | In Salinas |
| El Gabilan Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| El Gabilan Tree Service | In Salinas | |
| El Gabilan Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Empire landscape management | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Garden Grove Tree Experts | In Salinas | |
| Gil Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Harrison's Tree Service Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lopez and Sons Tree Service | In Salinas | |
| Master Garden & Tree Services | In Salinas | |
| Miloshouda2 yards firewood and chainsaw | In Salinas | |
| Monterey Tree Service Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Professional Landscaping | 3.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Roja's Landscaping and Lawn care | 5.0★ (15) | In Salinas |
| Santos tree service | 5.0★ (1) | In Salinas |
| Tree Service | In Salinas | |
| Treeline Construction | In Salinas | |
| Tropical Landscaping Co | In Salinas | |
| Turftenders Landscape | 4.5★ (13) | In Salinas |
How much do tree services cost in Salinas?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salinas. 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 California
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.
How we ranked Salinas tree services
We scored 51 Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Salinas?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Salinas, CA is TREE WORKS- “Excellence in tree service” with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SILVERSTONE LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE (#2) and La Sirenita Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 51 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Salinas?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 tree services serving Salinas, CA. 10 of them are based in Salinas; 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 Salinas are open 24/7?
9 ranked tree services in Salinas post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are TREE WORKS- “Excellence in tree service” (#1), La Sirenita Tree Service (#3) and Green life tree service (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Salinas work on weekends?
30 of 51 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TREE WORKS- “Excellence in tree service” (#1), SILVERSTONE LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE (#2) and La Sirenita Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Salinas?
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 Salinas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Salinas tree services have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated tree services in Salinas is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. K & D Landscaping, Inc. has the most, 425 reviews, and ranks #39. 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 Salinas?
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.
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 Salinas
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 tree services serving Salinas.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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