1.855.NC Stump Grinding
“Stump was very close to the house and special care was taken to avoid damage.”
Best Arborists & Tree Services in Wake Forest, NC
15 companies listed · 7 in Wake Forest · 5 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
TSR Tree & Stump Service
“Great service , on time and made it look like they were never there”
Gonzalez Tree Pros & Crane
“Had 8 trees taken out, they arrived on time took them out and did a nice job of cleaning up.”
Fonville Tree Service
“Convenient estimate process, easy scheduling, and a really thorough job from a respectful crew.”
Andrew's Tree Pros
“They really are at the very top of their competition and have always provided an A+ experience through and through.”
Tree Service & Shrub Care Wake Forest
Listed for homeowners in and around Wake Forest, 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: Wake Forest, NC
7 of the 15 companies we list are based in Wake Forest; the other 8 serve Wake Forest from Raleigh (12 mi), Holly Springs (11 mi) and Knightdale (12 mi). 14 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,231 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (88%) and responsiveness (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "estimates", "price" and "cleanliness". 5 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are stump grinding (5), tree removal (5), emergency tree services (4), lot clearing (4) and commercial tree services (2). 5 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (ISA) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 6 offer emergency call-outs; 9 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 listed arborists charge for an opinion?
A free visit is advertised by 9 of the 15 listings. A free visit is a sales call, which is fine if you want work priced. A diagnosis, a risk assessment or a report is professional time and you should expect an invoice for it.
Arborex Tree Services
“They arrived on time, handled the job with expertise, and left my yard cleaner than it was before they started.”
North Raleigh Tree Service
“They were able to schedule a consultation quickly, answered all my questions, and took down a tree that was next to our septic and power lines with no issue.”
Longhorn Tree Service
“Brett's team did a great job and went out of thier way to ensure everything was exactly as I wanted.”
Everett Tree Service
“They communicated with me quickly, gave me lots of update thru texts and calls about how quickly they could take care of my huge tree.”
Raleigh Tree Service
“From getting the quote to finishing the job, Raleigh Tree Service was amazing.”
Molina's Tree Service & Landscaping LLC
“I recommend them for anyone looking for tree work on their property.”
Edgar's Tree Service
“Three of us had a number of limbs, trees, and stumps to address on three neighboring lots and each amazed at how quickly the jobs were finished.”
Henry's Tree Service
“Henry Velasquez and his team are very professional, courteous, prompt, and they listen to every detail that you want done on your property.”
Triangle Tree Pros
“Overall great experience and I plan to work with them again in the future.”
Why these companies made our list
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