66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,700 Google reviews, the most in Shelton.
- 5.0★ from 2,700 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Raccio Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
Best Tree Services in Shelton, CT (2026)
416 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shelton: K&J Tree Service, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 2,700 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rana Tree Removal LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 416.
- 10
Most-reviewed: K&J Tree Service, 877 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 416 ranked after K&J Tree Service; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
416 Shelton tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 164 are open 24/7, 330 open Saturdays and 229 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 416 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Shelton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K&J Tree Service | 66 | 5.0★ (2,700) | Hamden, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rana Tree Removal LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (183) | Orange, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Arbor Green Tree Service | 63 | 5.0★ (177) | Milford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Lars Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (66) | Bethel, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Stump Shark Stump Grinding | 62 | 5.0★ (165) | Milford, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Madd Beaver Tree Experts & Stump Grinding Service | 62 | 4.9★ (120) | Milford, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A.Kreta and Son Tree and Stump Removal | 62 | 5.0★ (115) | Stratford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pulla Tree Services, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (391) | Bethel, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bobby L Tree Service LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (233) | Derby, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | K&J Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (877) | Norwalk, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 416 best tree services in Shelton, 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 Orange, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 513 Howellton Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25 Roselle St, Milford, CT 06461
Based in Bethel, 1 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Milford, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30 Mary Ellen Dr, Milford, CT 06460
Based in Milford, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 628 Oronoque Rd, Milford, CT 06461
Based in Stratford, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 75 Val Dr, Stratford, CT 06614
Based in Bethel, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Derby, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 K&J Tree Service
Based in Norwalk, 23 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3 Price Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 99 Opal St, Milford, CT 06461
Based in Danbury, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Naugatuck, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Based in Bridgeport, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cos Cob, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Greenwich, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ansonia, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 96 High St, Ansonia, CT 06401
Based in Cheshire Village, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bethel, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Stratford, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 810 Access Rd, Stratford, CT 06615
Based in Cheshire Village, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Darien, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in New Haven, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 145 Stuyvesant Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
Based in Naugatuck, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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
- Address
- 19 Candee Rd, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Based in Cheshire Village, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 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 416 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shelton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All About Landscaping | In Shelton | |
| All Terrian Tree Removal | 4.0★ (2) | In Shelton |
| All Terrian Tree Removal | In Shelton | |
| Coastline Tree Care LLC | 4.9★ (10) | 7 mi |
| Elite tree removal LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelton |
| Good Earth Tree Care Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Grounds Maintenance Plus, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Highlander Tree Service | In Shelton | |
| Huntington Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelton |
| J.G Tree and Lawn Services | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Jorge tree service llc | 4.6★ (25) | 9 mi |
| JR Tree Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| LNT Tree Services, LLC | 4.9★ (62) | 18 mi |
| Precision Servicing | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Robert Hansen Landscaping, LLC | 4.2★ (10) | In Shelton |
| Ron's tree removal | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| SKJ Tree Removal | 4.9★ (67) | 19 mi |
| Treeland home and Garden Show place | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| WD Firewood and Tree Care LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Shelton |
| Winn Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Shelton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shelton. 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 Connecticut
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Connecticut, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
How we ranked Shelton tree services
We scored 416 Shelton 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 Shelton 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 Shelton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Shelton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Shelton, CT is K&J Tree Service with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 2,700 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rana Tree Removal LLC (#2) and Arbor Green Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 416 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Shelton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 416 tree services serving Shelton, CT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Shelton are open 24/7?
164 ranked tree services in Shelton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are K&J Tree Service (#1), Rana Tree Removal LLC (#2) and Arbor Green Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Shelton work on weekends?
330 of 416 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 229 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are K&J Tree Service (#1), Rana Tree Removal LLC (#2) and Arbor Green Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Shelton?
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 Shelton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shelton tree services have?
The median Google rating among 416 rated tree services in Shelton is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. K&J Tree Service has the most, 2,700 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 Shelton?
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Connecticut, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
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 Shelton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 416 tree services serving Shelton.
- October 2026: 12 duplicate listings merged.
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