Broadleaf Tree and Shrub
“Both times their quotes were reasonable and in line with other quotes we received.”
Best Arborists & Tree Services in Durham, NC
15 companies listed · 8 in Durham · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
NC Trees and More
“They examined the situation, asked a lot of questions, listened to my concerns, and came up with a plan that removed the threatening limbs, saved most of the tree, and didn't damage anything along the way.”
Green Leaves Tree Care Inc
“Tommy and his crew did an excellent job, very professional and left very clean after they were done.”
Aguilon Tree Service LLC
“They did a nice job removing 2 very tall tree limbs overhanging the roof and fencing.”
Stump Bandit Tree Service
“He also went the extra mile with preparing the site and cleaning it afterwards”
Hamm's Tree Service
“If you had any tree related issue call Hamm's tree service first, you won't be sorry.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Durham, NC, these 15 companies do arborist work. Credentials, report types and consultation hours are as each one publishes them on its own site; the ratings and quoted comments are pulled from public reviews.
Area overview: Durham, NC
8 of the 15 companies we list are based in Durham; the other 7 serve Durham from Cary (14 mi), Chapel Hill (8 mi) and Raleigh (18 mi). The companies on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 948 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (93%) and responsiveness (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "price", "crew" and "estimates". 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are tree removal (4), pruning (2), stump grinding (2), stump removal (2) and tree pruning (2). 4 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (ISA) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 2 offer emergency call-outs; 11 give free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Do any arborists listed for Durham say they are licensed?
4 of the 15 listings on this page show a license on their websites. The issuing organization keeps a public register, so ask for a name and number and confirm them in a minute. A listing repeats the claim as published, without checking it.
RJ Tree Service Pros
“They were out in a few hours for a Quote and then was able to get the team out there later that day to assist.”
Real Lawn Care
“Mario and his team was quick to respond to my inquiry and had the knowledge to repair and reroute my sprinkler system in front and back yards.”
Cary Tree Removal
“They cut back a lot of sagging limbs (large and small) that were hanging over my house as well as my neighbor's.”
Everett Tree Service
“The crew was mindful of our property and we had no driveway or septic damage (many of the trees were on top of our septic field), which we have had before with other tree companies!”
Pure Tree Care
“They were very careful not to let any of the large branches fall on my roof or other structures, which made me very happy.”
Molina's Tree Service & Landscaping LLC
“We had them take down two trees for us and it went so well, we had them back out two weeks later to tackle some more for us.”
The Treeist
“Sam Cannon and his colleague were super helpful and knowledgeable regarding every question I had for them.”
Beavers Tree Service
“They did a great job this time again and were very careful with handing branches away from our house when working on removing large trees close to house.”
Blackhawk Tree Services
“They arrived on time, trimmed a significant number of trees, grinded the stumps and cleaned up.”
Why these companies made our list
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