198 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Wendell: Tree M Removal, LLC, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Raleigh Stump Grinding, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 198.
Most-reviewed: Raleigh Stump Grinding, 657 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 198 ranked; ranked #2.
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198 Wendell tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 65 are open 24/7, 142 open Saturdays and 88 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 198 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree M Removal, LLC | 94 | 5.0★ (168) | Wendell | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Raleigh Stump Grinding | 92 | 5.0★ (657) | Raleigh, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Raleigh Tree Service | 92 | 5.0★ (325) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Fredin Tree Service LLC | 92 | 5.0★ (205) | Raleigh, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bori Tree & Lawn | 92 | 5.0★ (272) | Clayton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | TSR Tree & Stump Service | 91 | 5.0★ (142) | Wake Forest, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Timberman Tree Service LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (62) | Cary, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 1.855.NC Stump Grinding | 90 | 5.0★ (189) | Wake Forest, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Little Squirrels Inc | 90 | 4.7★ (54) | Wendell | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | North Raleigh Tree Service | 90 | 4.9★ (121) | Cary, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 657 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (657).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 232 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 138 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 198 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3TG | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| All American Tree Services, LLC | 4.7★ (29) | 17 mi |
| Associate Landscaping & Tree Service | 4.7★ (14) | 19 mi |
| Black Forest Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Cary Tree NC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Elevated Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Wendell |
| Green Juniper Escapes | 3.7★ (3) | In Wendell |
| GVM Tree Service | 5.0★ (25) | 14 mi |
| Henry's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| I&A Lawn Care of Wake Forest | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Kendale Land Clearing | In Wendell | |
| Lepiarz Excavator and Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Wendell |
| Peregrine Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Pippin Tree Service | 5.0★ (25) | 13 mi |
| Red tree service | In Wendell | |
| Roberts Tree Services | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| T-Rex Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Torres Family Landscaping LLC | 4.9★ (64) | In Wendell |
| Woodchuck Tree Service | 4.6★ (49) | 21 mi |
| Wright's Tree Service | 4.2★ (11) | In Wendell |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wendell. 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 198 Wendell 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 Wendell 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 |