5 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sydney Mines: WildRose Tree Service, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ian's Tree Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.
Most-reviewed: Square Box - Garage Builders & Home Construction, 18 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 5 ranked after WildRose Tree Service; ranked #3.
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5 Sydney Mines tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WildRose Tree Service | 94 | 5.0★ (44) | Sydney, 12 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ian's Tree Removal | 87 | 4.7★ (13) | Glace Bay, 15 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Square Box - Garage Builders & Home Construction | 72 | 4.7★ (18) | Sydney, 14 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pro-Lawn Landscaping | 72 | 4.8★ (16) | Sydney, 11 km away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Rafferty's Landscaping and Property Services | 66 | 5.0★ (4) | Glace Bay, 19 km away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (44).
Based in Glace Bay, 15 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Sydney, 14 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based in Sydney, 11 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based in Glace Bay, 19 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Sydney Mines. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | CA$280 | CA$1,050 | CA$2,810 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Nova Scotia, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 5 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines 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 |