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Best Tree Services in San Luis Obispo, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Luis Obispo: CalWest Tree Service In SLO, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Greenvale Tree Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Paradise Tree Service, 485 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

42 San Luis Obispo tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.

Top 10 tree services in San Luis Obispo at a glance

Top 10 tree services in San Luis Obispo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1CalWest Tree Service In SLO924.9★ (65)San Luis Obispo24/7Overall
2Greenvale Tree Company915.0★ (35)Los Osos, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3CalWest Service - Tree Services905.0★ (118)Atascadero, 15 mi away24/7—
4CalWest Tree Service885.0★ (152)Paso Robles, 23 mi away24/7—
5Paradise Tree Service884.9★ (485)Nipomo, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6San Luis Obispo Tree Service885.0★ (7)San Luis Obispo24/7—
7Coastal Treetenders865.0★ (39)Santa Maria, 19 mi away24/7—
8Cobb's Tree Service864.8★ (32)Arroyo Grande, 16 mi away24/7—
9Blue Diamond Tree and Landscape865.0★ (75)San Luis ObispoSat—
10JTS, Inc.865.0★ (18)Nipomo, 14 mi away24/7—

The 42 best tree services in San Luis Obispo, 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.

  5. #5 Paradise Tree Service

    Based in Nipomo, 19 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (485).

    • 4.9★ from 485 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    225 N Oakglen Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444
    View profile for Paradise Tree Service(805) 360-3603

  10. #10 JTS, Inc.

    Based in Nipomo, 14 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for JTS, Inc.(805) 489-9191

  17. #17 Classic Tree

    Based in Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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–Sun 8 AM–5:30 PM
    View profile for Classic Tree(805) 977-5546

  24. #24 Sams Tree Service

    Based in Atascadero, 18 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Sams Tree Service(805) 610-8266

All 42 tree services

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

tree services in San Luis Obispo, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
264th Generation Tree784.7★ (29)18 mi
27Family Tree Service785.0★ (5)14 mi
28Diamond Tree Services Templeton774.8★ (6)19 mi
29Montes de Oca Gardening755.0★ (4)16 mi
30Central Coast Tree Specialist755.0★ (5)12 mi
31San Paso Enterprises745.0★ (3)20 mi
32Bunyon Bros Tree Service745.0★ (3)In San Luis Obispo
33Ramirez Tree Service744.0★ (4)16 mi
34Figueroa Tree Service734.6★ (10)12 mi
35Arbor MHS725.0★ (6)2 mi
36A & T Arborists is now 4G Tree724.0★ (12)16 mi
37Cut Right Tree Service725.0★ (6)19 mi
38KD Janni Landscaping Inc714.7★ (15)In San Luis Obispo
39The Weed Wacker Landscaping Services705.0★ (3)10 mi
40Alexander's Tree Care693.0★ (4)12 mi
41K&G Landscape Gardening Inc.695.0★ (5)16 mi
42MARVAL LANDSCAPING SERVICE694.8★ (16)12 mi

Also serving San Luis Obispo

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.

Unranked tree services serving San Luis Obispo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
4GTREE5.0★ (1)12 mi
Arbor MHS Leveling12 mi
Dan's Landscaping Company4.8★ (126)In San Luis Obispo
Family Tree Service5.0★ (1)22 mi
Family Tree Service12 mi
FIRE CLEARANCE TREE SERVICE12 mi
Healing Tree5.0★ (1)In San Luis Obispo
Islas Gardening1.0★ (1)11 mi
Kokers Demo & Tree Service5.0★ (1)15 mi
Luis tree care7 mi
Luis’s Tree Care5.0★ (2)7 mi
Mid-State Tree Service5.0★ (2)20 mi
Ornamental Tree Service5.0★ (1)12 mi
Palm Tree San Luis ObispoIn San Luis Obispo
Ramey's All-Star Tree service Arroyo Grande12 mi
Solid Oak Tree Management5.0★ (1)12 mi
The Monkey's Tree Service5.0★ (2)12 mi
Tree of Life Landscape Co12 mi
Tutt Tree and Crane ServiceIn San Luis Obispo
Valley Tree Care LLC5.0★ (1)19 mi

How much do tree services cost in San Luis Obispo?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Luis Obispo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do tree services cost in San Luis Obispo?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Tree removal$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national rangeOctober 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 Luis Obispo tree services

We scored 42 San Luis Obispo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Luis Obispo data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Tree services in San Luis Obispo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best tree service in San Luis Obispo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in San Luis Obispo, CA is CalWest Tree Service In SLO with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Greenvale Tree Company (#2) and CalWest Service - Tree Services (#3) follow. We ranked 42 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many tree services are there in San Luis Obispo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 42 tree services serving San Luis Obispo, CA. 8 of them are based in San Luis Obispo; 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 Luis Obispo are open 24/7?

21 ranked tree services in San Luis Obispo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CalWest Tree Service In SLO (#1), Greenvale Tree Company (#2) and CalWest Service - Tree Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tree services in San Luis Obispo work on weekends?

28 of 42 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CalWest Tree Service In SLO (#1), Greenvale Tree Company (#2) and CalWest Service - Tree Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does tree removal cost in San Luis Obispo?

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 Luis Obispo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do San Luis Obispo tree services have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated tree services in San Luis Obispo is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Paradise Tree Service has the most, 485 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Luis Obispo?

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 Luis Obispo

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 tree services serving San Luis Obispo.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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