64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in San Mateo, CA (2026)
200 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Mateo: ArborTech Inc., CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EC Tree Service Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 200.
- 8
Most-reviewed: The Urban Arborist, 724 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 200 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
200 San Mateo tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 136 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 200 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in San Mateo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArborTech Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (85) | Ashland, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | EC Tree Service Inc | 63 | 5.0★ (103) | Redwood City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Luna's Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (253) | East Palo Alto, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Saunders Tree Service Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (76) | Hayward, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Neck of the Woods Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (27) | Redwood Shores, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Brush Hog Tree Care Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (145) | Half Moon Bay, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Encinal Tree Service Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (17) | Redwood Shores, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Urban Arborist | 60 | 4.9★ (724) | San Francisco, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | The Dog Tree Service LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (199) | San Francisco, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | San Mateo Tree Service | 59 | 4.7★ (21) | Redwood Shores, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 200 best tree services in San Mateo, 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 Redwood City, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 991 Round Hill Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
Based in East Palo Alto, 12 mi away
62/100CR 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 Hayward, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Shores, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Half Moon Bay, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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
Based in Redwood Shores, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Francisco, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 724 Google reviews, the most in San Mateo.
- 4.9★ from 724 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1550 Davidson Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 199 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2729 Mission St #202, San Francisco, CA 94110
Based in Redwood Shores, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#11 Brush Pros
Based in Alameda, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in San Leandro, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Redwood City, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1993 E Bayshore Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25798 Franklin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Based in Alameda, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Union City, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Redwood City, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2938 Crocker Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in Redwood City, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
- 343 Park St, Redwood City, CA 94061
#21 MG TREE CARE
Based in Redwood City, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Redwood City, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 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 Oakland, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3207 Boston Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Based in Belmont, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 200 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Mateo
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) | 8 mi |
| Apex Tree Care Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| Bay Area Arborist Cooperative | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Big Green Tree | 5.0★ (4) | In San Mateo |
| CAL TREE CARE | 4.4★ (16) | 18 mi |
| CalTreez | 4.2★ (15) | 17 mi |
| Catmex Maintenance | 3.7★ (3) | 8 mi |
| City Trees | 4.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| Encinal Tree Service | 2.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Expert Tree Service | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| Hernandez Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Matt Horn Landscaping and Tree Care | 5.0★ (10) | 21 mi |
| Mother Earth Care | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| P & J Tree Service Inc. | 4.5★ (17) | 19 mi |
| Severe Chopper Tree Trimming Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| The Best Garden & Trees Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Tree Service Alameda | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Tree Service San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Tree Service South San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Two Martinez Tree Service | 4.8★ (5) | 22 mi |
How much do tree services cost in San Mateo?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Mateo. 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 Mateo tree services
We scored 200 San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in San Mateo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in San Mateo, CA is ArborTech Inc. with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. EC Tree Service Inc (#2) and Luna's Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 200 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in San Mateo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 200 tree services serving San Mateo, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in San Mateo are open 24/7?
40 ranked tree services in San Mateo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ArborTech Inc. (#1), EC Tree Service Inc (#2) and Saunders Tree Service Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in San Mateo work on weekends?
136 of 200 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ArborTech Inc. (#1), EC Tree Service 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 Mateo?
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 Mateo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do San Mateo tree services have?
The median Google rating among 200 rated tree services in San Mateo is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. The Urban Arborist has the most, 724 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Mateo?
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 Mateo
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 200 tree services serving San Mateo.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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