89 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waynesville: Freeman Tree Care, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Guardian Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 89.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 184 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 89 ranked; ranked #10.
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89 Waynesville tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 89 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman Tree Care | 92 | 4.9★ (76) | Waynesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Austin's Tree Service | 91 | 4.8★ (112) | Waynesville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Guardian Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (17) | Waynesville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Mountain Top Tree Service, LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (54) | Waynesville | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Haynes Tree & Excavation, LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (42) | Waynesville | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pisgah Land Solutions Tree Service & Excavation | 88 | 5.0★ (70) | Mills River, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Holbert's Tree Service | 88 | 5.0★ (83) | Mills River, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm | 88 | 4.2★ (157) | Waynesville | — | — |
| 9 | Marsam Tree Service | 88 | 4.9★ (80) | Asheville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 87 | 4.6★ (184) | Waynesville | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 184 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (184).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brevard, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brevard, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodfin, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fletcher, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Landscaping | In Waynesville | |
| Cornerstone Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Waynesville |
| Elkwood Landscaping | In Waynesville | |
| Gibson Tree Service and Landscaping | In Waynesville | |
| Hambleton Services, Inc - Lawn Care | 5.0★ (6) | In Waynesville |
| Henson Tree Services | 3.0★ (4) | In Waynesville |
| Hidden Valley Tree Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Waynesville |
| Linville Tree Service | 5.0★ (22) | 23 mi |
| Martinez Lawn & Landscape WNC LLC | In Waynesville | |
| Massey Landscape Service | 4.5★ (37) | In Waynesville |
| Newman Tree & Landscaping | 2.9★ (7) | 23 mi |
| Oasis Pros | 1.0★ (1) | In Waynesville |
| Redwolf Contracting Service | 4.9★ (135) | In Waynesville |
| Smokey Ridge Landscape & Design LLC | 4.4★ (7) | In Waynesville |
| Soco Gap Landscaping & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Taylor Properties Tree Service LLC | In Waynesville | |
| Thunder Contracting, Inc. | 3.7★ (13) | In Waynesville |
| Trag's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Western Carolina tree and lawn | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| Wyatt Tree Experts | In Waynesville |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waynesville. 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 89 Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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 |