68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4401 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
Best Tree Services in San Diego, CA (2026)
133 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Diego: CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ESCOBAR TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDER, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 133.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Plumbing Tree, 227 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
133 San Diego tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 97 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 133 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in San Diego at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc | 68 | 5.0★ (192) | San Diego | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ESCOBAR TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDER | 66 | 5.0★ (98) | San Diego | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tree Service San Diego | 65 | 5.0★ (59) | San Diego | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Alex Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (110) | Irvine, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pedro's Tree Service | 64 | 4.9★ (162) | El Cajon, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | San Diego Tree Service Contractor | 64 | 4.9★ (91) | San Diego | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Ocean Beach Arborists | 64 | 4.9★ (45) | San Diego | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Tree Loyalty LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (87) | La Jolla, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | The Davey Tree Expert Company | 63 | 4.7★ (158) | San Diego | Sat | — |
| 10 | Arbor Task Tree Service San Diego | 62 | 4.8★ (92) | Chula Vista, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 133 best tree services in San Diego, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in San Diego
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3596 Chamoune Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Based in San Diego
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5187 San Aquario Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Based in Irvine, 8 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in El Cajon, 12 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1105 W Chase Ave SPC 4, El Cajon, CA 92020
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3445 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4517 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Based in La Jolla, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7770 Regents Rd #113, La Jolla, CA 92037
Based in San Diego
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 158 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5601 Eastgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Chula Vista, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Plumbing Tree
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews, the most in San Diego.
- 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2640 Financial Ct Suite E, San Diego, CA 92117
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4349 Twain Ave ste b, San Diego, CA 92120
Based in Coronado, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3834 Pendiente Ct APT S207, San Diego, CA 92124
Based in Lemon Grove, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3264 College Pl Suite 89, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Based in Ramona, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9984 Scripps Ranch Blvd #303, San Diego, CA 92131
Based in Chula Vista, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 187 Mace St Suite H, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Based in Bonita, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chula Vista, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1955 Titus St, San Diego, CA 92110
Based in Coronado, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in El Cajon, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 659 Ellen Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019
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 133 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Diego
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha Tree Care | 4.2★ (6) | 17 mi |
| Anton’s Service | 3.6★ (14) | 16 mi |
| Artistry Tree Service | In San Diego | |
| CJS LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS | 4.1★ (17) | In San Diego |
| Daos Landscape Services | 2.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Eco Minded Solutions | 4.4★ (38) | In San Diego |
| Gami Escobar Landscaping | 4.8★ (4) | In San Diego |
| Geared For Growth Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Joseph Descans Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| LandCare | 4.8★ (13) | In San Diego |
| Landscape Escape | In San Diego | |
| New Way Landscape & Tree Services | 2.6★ (28) | In San Diego |
| Pro Star Tree Service Poway | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| Royal Majesty Tree Services. | In San Diego | |
| San Diego Tree | In San Diego | |
| Simon’s Tree Service | 4.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| Superior Tree Service | 4.5★ (8) | 20 mi |
| The bush guys | In San Diego | |
| Tony Gomez Tree Service | 3.4★ (34) | 13 mi |
| Tree Doctor USA - Tree Care Services | 5.0★ (2) | In San Diego |
How much do tree services cost in San Diego?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Diego. 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 Diego tree services
We scored 133 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 |
Tree services in San Diego: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in San Diego?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in San Diego, CA is CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ESCOBAR TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDER (#2) and Tree Service San Diego (#3) follow. We ranked 133 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in San Diego?
ContractorsRanked ranks 133 tree services serving San Diego, CA. 16 of them are based in San Diego; 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 San Diego are open 24/7?
39 ranked tree services in San Diego post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc (#1), ESCOBAR TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDER (#2) and Tree Service San Diego (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in San Diego work on weekends?
97 of 133 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc (#1), ESCOBAR TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDER (#2) and Tree Service San Diego (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in San Diego?
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 Diego. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do San Diego tree services have?
The median Google rating among 133 rated tree services in San Diego is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Plumbing Tree has the most, 227 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Diego?
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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for San Diego
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 133 tree services serving San Diego.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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