92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 991 Round Hill Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
Best Tree Services in San Carlos, CA (2026)
234 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Carlos: EC Tree Service Inc, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ArborTech Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 234.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Luna's Tree Service, 253 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 234 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
234 San Carlos tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 45 are open 24/7, 155 open Saturdays and 102 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 234 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in San Carlos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EC Tree Service Inc | 92 | 5.0★ (103) | Redwood City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ArborTech Inc. | 92 | 5.0★ (85) | Ashland, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Luna's Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (253) | East Palo Alto, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 4 | Neck of the Woods Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (27) | Redwood Shores, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Saunders Tree Service Inc | 88 | 5.0★ (76) | Hayward, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cano Tree Service LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (12) | Redwood City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cavara Tree Services | 87 | 5.0★ (11) | Redwood City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Encinal Tree Service Inc | 87 | 4.8★ (17) | Redwood Shores, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | MG TREE CARE | 87 | 5.0★ (10) | Redwood City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Castillo Tree Service Inc | 87 | 4.9★ (41) | Hayward, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 234 best tree services in San Carlos, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Ashland, 4 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in East Palo Alto, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 350 Demeter St #4b, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Based in Redwood Shores, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 259 Sylvan Way, Emerald Hills, CA 94062
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22844 Alice St, Hayward, CA 94541
Based in Redwood City, 4 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 109 Wheeler Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 343 Park St, Redwood City, CA 94061
Based in Redwood Shores, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 MG TREE CARE
Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 645 Hurlingame Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in Hayward, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25798 Franklin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Based in Union City, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1100 Pacific St, Union City, CA 94587
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 545 Meridian Ave #26231, San Jose, CA 95126
Based in Belmont, 1 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 Industrial Rd UNIT 15, Belmont, CA 94002
Based in San Leandro, 15 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 520 Doolittle Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577
Based in Campbell, 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Redwood Shores, 4 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 3333 Pepper Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
Based in Redwood City, 2 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 419 Duane St, Redwood City, CA 94062
Based in Belmont, 3 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Campbell, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095 Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Based in Half Moon Bay, 10 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 799 Main St Suite P, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
#22 All Things Tree
Based in Menlo Park, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1090 CA-82, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Based in Alameda, 21 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Palo Alto, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 689 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Based in Redwood Shores, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
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 234 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Carlos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Tree Care | 3.7★ (3) | 3 mi |
| Bay Area Arborist Cooperative | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Big Green Tree | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing | 4.9★ (274) | 25 mi |
| CAL TREE CARE | 4.4★ (16) | 17 mi |
| Catmex Maintenance | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| Encinal Tree Service | 2.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Expert Tree Service | 5.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
| Hernandez Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Marvy's Landscape Services | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mother Earth Care | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| New Sky Tree Service | 4.6★ (36) | 21 mi |
| P & J Tree Service Inc. | 4.5★ (17) | 23 mi |
| Partidas Tree Service | Tree Removal Contractor, Tree Cutting Service | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| The Best Garden & Trees Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Tree Service Alameda | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Tree Service San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Tree Service South San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Two Martinez Tree Service | 4.8★ (5) | 23 mi |
| West Coast Arborists | 4.8★ (21) | 20 mi |
How much do tree services cost in San Carlos?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Carlos. 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 San Carlos tree services
We scored 234 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in San Carlos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in San Carlos, CA is EC Tree Service Inc with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ArborTech Inc. (#2) and Luna's Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 234 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in San Carlos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 234 tree services serving San Carlos, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in San Carlos are open 24/7?
45 ranked tree services in San Carlos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are EC Tree Service Inc (#1), ArborTech Inc. (#2) and Neck of the Woods Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in San Carlos work on weekends?
155 of 234 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 102 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EC Tree Service Inc (#1), ArborTech Inc. (#2) and Luna's Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in San Carlos?
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 San Carlos. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do San Carlos tree services have?
The median Google rating among 234 rated tree services in San Carlos is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Luna's Tree Service has the most, 253 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 San Carlos?
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 San Carlos
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 234 tree services serving San Carlos.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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