9 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waycross: Georgia Tree Surgeons, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Satilla Tree Surgeons, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Southern Stone Land Management, LLC, 53 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked after Georgia Tree Surgeons; ranked #4.
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9 Waycross tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Tree Surgeons | 90 | 5.0★ (83) | Douglas, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Satilla Tree Surgeons | 89 | 4.6★ (14) | Waycross | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Combs & Son Tree Service, LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (14) | Waycross | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Southern Stone Land Management, LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (53) | Douglas, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Walker Tree Surgeon | 85 | 4.7★ (13) | Waycross | — | — |
| 6 | Walker Stump Grinding | 82 | 4.3★ (7) | Waycross | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | G3 Tree Care LLC | 80 | 4.6★ (27) | Waycross | — | — |
| 8 | Precision tree service and land works | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Waycross | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Okefenokee Land Management LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Waycross | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (83).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waycross
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waycross. 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 9 Waycross 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 Waycross 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 |