96/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (441).
- 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Shelby, NC (2026)
89 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shelby: Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping, CR Score 96/100; 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Treescape Tree Experts, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 89.
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Most-reviewed: Treescape Tree Experts, 365 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 89 ranked after Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
89 Shelby tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 67 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 89 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Shelby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping | 96 | 5.0★ (441) | Concord, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Treescape Tree Experts | 90 | 4.8★ (365) | Gastonia, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Stump N Gone L.L.C | 87 | 5.0★ (86) | Gaffney, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bailey's Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Shelby | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Tucker's Tree Service | 86 | 4.9★ (71) | Gastonia, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Weathers Tree & Land Service LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Shelby | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A Level Tree Service LLC | 85 | 4.7★ (12) | Shelby | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | D&M Tree Service Of The Carolinas LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (73) | Kings Mountain, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Grant's Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Shelby | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rocky's Tree Service | 84 | 4.8★ (43) | Bessemer City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 89 best tree services in Shelby, 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 Gastonia, 19 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 365 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 365 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 606 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Based in Gaffney, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Shelby
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
- 1207 Patterson St, Shelby, NC 28152
Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Shelby
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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
Based in Shelby
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 127 N Poston St, Shelby, NC 28150
Based in Kings Mountain, 5 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 205 Long Branch Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Based in Shelby
84/100CR 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
- 5107 Westgate Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
Based in Bessemer City, 19 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bessemer City, 18 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lincolnton, 19 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1352 Confederate Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Based in Lincolnton, 17 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2553 Farmbrook Ln, Crouse, NC 28033
Based in Shelby
83/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
#15 PriceTreeService
Based in Shelby
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Valley Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
#16 We's is Trees
Based in Gastonia, 17 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4573 Chapel Grove Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Based in Gaffney, 12 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 504 W Pine St, Blacksburg, SC 29702
#18 Arbor Logic LLC
Based in Lincolnton, 25 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2530 Long Cir, Iron Station, NC 28080
#19 Gaston Tree, LLC
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1542 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Based in Lincolnton, 20 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 704 Betty St, Gastonia, NC 28054
Based in Forest City, 17 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 440 Bostic Sunshine, State Rte, Bostic, NC 28018
Based in Lincolnton, 17 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 283 Falconview Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Based in Belmont, 11 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gaffney, 16 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 594 Bear Creek Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702
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 89 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shelby
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Mayo’s landscaping & Tree Service LLC | In Shelby | |
| Bailey's Tree Service | In Shelby | |
| Biggerstaff Brothers Landscaping and Tree Removal LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelby |
| Blanton's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelby |
| C&M arborist | In Shelby | |
| Carolina Tree Care | In Shelby | |
| CPS Construction Services, Inc. | 4.9★ (171) | In Shelby |
| D&D Land Clearing /Construction | 4.7★ (26) | 16 mi |
| Ground Control Landscape Management, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelby |
| Justin Dugan Tree Service LLC | 4.8★ (80) | 23 mi |
| Lawn N Order Landscaping & Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelby |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | 4.1★ (2,250) | In Shelby |
| M&A Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Mattamy Homes - Arbor Chase | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| New Bark Tree Experts | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| Paradise Landscaping | 3.9★ (21) | In Shelby |
| Rhino Land Solutions | 5.0★ (37) | 20 mi |
| Shelby Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelby |
| Stump Pros Forestry and Land | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelby |
| Tree Canopy Specialist | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Shelby?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shelby. 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 North Carolina
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.
How we ranked Shelby tree services
We scored 89 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Shelby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Shelby, NC is Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping with a CR Score of 96/100. It has 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Treescape Tree Experts (#2) and Stump N Gone L.L.C (#3) follow. We ranked 89 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Shelby?
ContractorsRanked ranks 89 tree services serving Shelby, NC. 9 of them are based in Shelby; 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 Shelby are open 24/7?
40 ranked tree services in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping (#1), Treescape Tree Experts (#2) and Stump N Gone L.L.C (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Shelby work on weekends?
67 of 89 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping (#1), Treescape Tree Experts (#2) and Stump N Gone L.L.C (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Shelby?
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 Shelby. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shelby tree services have?
The median Google rating among 89 rated tree services in Shelby is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Shelby?
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.
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 Shelby
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 89 tree services serving Shelby.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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