82 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sawmills: Chester Tree Care, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sweet Carolina Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 82.
Most-reviewed: Sweet Carolina Tree Care, 155 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #2.
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82 Sawmills tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 82 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester Tree Care | 62 | 5.0★ (132) | Hickory, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sweet Carolina Tree Care | 61 | 5.0★ (155) | Hickory, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | ArborPro Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (99) | Lenoir, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Limbwalkers Tree & Crane Service | 61 | 4.9★ (136) | Morganton, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Foothills Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Hickory, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Foothills Tree Maintenance LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (42) | Morganton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Four Seasons Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Hickory, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Stitts Tree Maintenance | 59 | 4.7★ (46) | Hickory, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Foothills Tree Service | 59 | 4.7★ (49) | Hickory, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | King's Christmas Trees | 59 | 4.8★ (105) | Morganton, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Arborist service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in King, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 82 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 321 Stumpgrinding | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Asplundh Tree Expert Co | 1.7★ (98) | 10 mi |
| Clay Evans Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Danny Bradley Landscaping and Tree Nursery | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Exclusive Tree | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Father & Sons Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Green Gorilla Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Griffin Tree Services & Rustic | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| Grind Time | In Sawmills | |
| Hickory Tree Service Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Je Excavations | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lenoir Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Limbs & Leaves | 4.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| M & P Roofing Specialist LLC | 1.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| Perfection Landscaping & Trees, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Platinum Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (39) | 17 mi |
| Risky Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Rogers Tree And Lawn Care | 3.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tree Service in Morganton | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Tree Tech WNC | 5.0★ (19) | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sawmills. 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 |
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.
We scored 82 Sawmills 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 Sawmills 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 |