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Best overall in Waxhaw: Justin’s Tree Service, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 403 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Centrella Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 260.
Most-reviewed: South Charlotte Tree Service, 379 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 260 ranked after Justin’s Tree Service; ranked #8.
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260 Waxhaw tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 65 are open 24/7, 181 open Saturdays and 102 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 260 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin’s Tree Service | 65 | 5.0★ (403) | Charlotte, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Centrella Tree Service | 65 | 5.0★ (271) | Matthews, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Integrity Tree Care | 64 | 5.0★ (372) | Indian Trail, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Brothers Tree Service NC , LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (267) | Monroe, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Full Throttle Stump Grinding | 63 | 5.0★ (148) | Waxhaw | — | — |
| 6 | Mandi's Tree Care, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (180) | Monroe, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Axtraction | 62 | 4.9★ (180) | Indian Trail, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | South Charlotte Tree Service | 62 | 5.0★ (379) | Matthews, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Monster Tree Service of South Charlotte | 62 | 4.9★ (122) | Charlotte, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jim's Stump Grinding | 61 | 5.0★ (130) | Matthews, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matthews, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian Trail, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waxhaw
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian Trail, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matthews, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matthews, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Hill, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weddington, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian Trail, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waxhaw
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mint Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 163 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 #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 47 of 260 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tree Works | 58 | 4.7★ (40) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Sweet Leaf Tree Care Experts N.C. | 58 | 4.8★ (16) | 8 mi |
| 28 | SecureTree Services | 58 | 5.0★ (82) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Ruben Tree services | 58 | 5.0★ (187) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Absolute Tree Experts, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (78) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Darwood's Tree Experts LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (41) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Clark's Tree Care LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | In Waxhaw |
| 35 | Atlantic Tree Services, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (58) | 16 mi |
| 36 | MakFamily LLC. Stump grinding and tree service | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Pro Beaver Tree Service | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | In Waxhaw |
| 47 | Releaf Tree Works | 57 | 4.8★ (51) | 16 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waxhaw. 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 260 Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw 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 |