iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 20 yard cleanup servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 32%
5.0★★★★★254 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate C & J Tree & Landscaping five stars based on 254 reviews, highlighting professional tree removal, pruning, and stump grinding services. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, thorough site cleanup, reasonable pricing, and clear communication from the initial estimate through project completion. While the owner responds to 43% of reviews, a minority of lower-rated comments describe instances where excessive trimming caused tree damage or where lawn restoration was neglected after the work was finished.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 254 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 254 Google reviews (213 with written comments, 32 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 43% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
Service: Yard Cleanup Service serving Culpeper, Virginia.
Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.
Score profile vs other yard cleanup services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
C & J Tree & LandscapingYard Cleanup Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.C & J Tree & Landscaping: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
97
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.C & J Tree & Landscaping: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
95
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.C & J Tree & Landscaping: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
92
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.C & J Tree & Landscaping: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.C & J Tree & Landscaping: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.C & J Tree & Landscaping: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
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Star ratings
254 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars24998%
4 stars21%
3 stars10%
2 stars10%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 213 written reviews
98%praise
Praise48798%
Complaints92%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price4051%
Reasonable3848%
Overpriced00%
Not sure11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude11623%
Speed & response10321%
Quality & results9018%
Would recommend8718%
Price & value7215%
Communication235%
Honesty & trust51%
What customers talk about
We read 213 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I am very grateful for the excellent and professional service—especially to Brian, who explained everything very well.”
“They were very careful and thoughtful how they pruned the walnut and very efficient and careful bringing down the pine, which was growing behind our garage.”
“I’ve used this company several times and they’ve always done a great job!”
“They were careful and properly dropped each large section, ensuring my home wasn't damaged.”
“They were recommended to me by a friend and I always recommend them to anyone who needs tree work done”
“I cannot recommend them enough.”
“He was both professional and respectful and his price was more fair and reasonable than other bids.”
“It started with Chris who met with us, listened to what we needed and then gave us a date for our project.”
“Chris, Kelli, and his team were professional, had great communication, trustworthy , and easy to work with.”
People customers mention
Chris18 reviews
Kelli5 reviews
Brian4 reviews
Kelly3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired C & J Tree & Landscaping for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Eduardo5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
I am very grateful for the excellent and professional service—especially to Brian, who explained everything very well. C&J is a highly reliable and professional company. Thank you for your service.
Great priceTree stump grindingCabling & bracingTree stump removal
Nicholas3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Great job! Trimmed 4 large trees, two oaks and two poplars. Very professional, and a tidy cleanup.
Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
Ken4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Top-notch company!! Great crew did an excellent job. Cleaned up afterwards and made the yard look better then before they started.
I highly recommend C&J for tree removal. Best price, great service, and great people !!
Great priceTree trimming & pruningTree removal
Joseph5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
I’ve used this company several times and they’ve always done a great job! I’ve had them do all kinds of tree work - from trims, crowning, and complete removals. They were recommended to me by a friend and I always recommend them to anyone who needs tree work done
Great priceTree stump grindingTree stump removalTree trimming & pruning
StefLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
My husband and I are very pleased with the services that Chris and his team provided; not only while they were working but prior to the job with communication and follow-up. Super polite and respectable. We had a couple of trees that had fallen on their own plus a couple taken down and cut into firewood lengths as…
Great priceTree stump grindingTree trimming & pruningService not listed
Damien10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Update: had C&J out for some tree maintenance. Excellent job. On time. Worked fast and efficiently. Cleaned up great. Will always use these guys for my tree work.
We lost a large tree in the recent storms. Called C&J the next day and Chris was able to come out the same day. He recommended a couple other trees be…
Tree removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
I am very grateful for the excellent and professional service—especially to Brian, who explained everything very well. C&J is a highly reliable and professional company. Thank you for your service.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Cabling & bracing, Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a week ago
Eduardo, thank you for the excellent review. We’re glad Brian took the time to explain everything clearly and that you found our service reliable and professional. Your feedback means a lot to our team. We appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you again.
Roger DowlingLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Roger has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Contractors can be good and even great but only a few can be considered "exceptional" in our experience. And that is how we would describe C&J Tree & Landscaping! We have lived in different states in different homes with different challenges but C&J truly stands alone. It started with Chris who met with us, listened to what we needed and then gave us a date for our project. He was both professional and respectful and his price was more fair and reasonable than other bids.
When the crew arrived, we were blown away by how coordinated they were as a team, and how polite they were as individuals! We all know removing trees is loud and dangerous but each person did their part; from climbing ropes to chain saws to chipper to stump grinder and clean-up - it was beyond impressive! The foreman for our project was a super nice man named Gary who oversaw each phase, and was happy to answer our questions. When the project was finished, not only did we have more sunshine in our backyard, but they left it so tidy! All debris was removed and now we can't stop looking out our windows at our beautiful backyard!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree stump removal
Response from the owner · a week ago
Roger, thank you for sharing such a thorough and generous review. We are proud Chris, Gary and the entire crew delivered professional, coordinated and safe work and left your yard so tidy. Knowing you are enjoying the brighter backyard and would call us exceptional means a great deal. We appreciate your support.
Nicholas Katsonis3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great job! Trimmed 4 large trees, two oaks and two poplars. Very professional, and a tidy cleanup.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thanks, Nicholas. We’re glad the trimming of your two oaks and two poplars met your expectations and that our crew left a tidy site. We appreciate your feedback and welcome the opportunity to assist with any future tree work.
Ken Johnson4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Top-notch company!! Great crew did an excellent job. Cleaned up afterwards and made the yard look better then before they started.
I highly recommend C&J for tree removal. Best price, great service, and great people !!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Ken, we appreciate you taking the time to share this. It’s great to hear the crew did an excellent job and left your yard better than before. Thank you for recommending C&J. We value your trust and look forward to helping again.
Joseph Renfro5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve used this company several times and they’ve always done a great job! I’ve had them do all kinds of tree work - from trims, crowning, and complete removals. They were recommended to me by a friend and I always recommend them to anyone who needs tree work done
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Thanks Joseph for the review. We appreciate all feedback. Thanks again for your business.
Stef KurtzLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Stef has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I are very pleased with the services that Chris and his team provided; not only while they were working but prior to the job with communication and follow-up. Super polite and respectable. We had a couple of trees that had fallen on their own plus a couple taken down and cut into firewood lengths as well as some dead limbs removed from a tree that was too close to our home for comfort. They chipped the limbs and branches into the woods per our specifications and cleaned up after themselves, as well as filled in the holes where the stumps had been. We received multiple bids and their price was within our budget, and pleasantly lower than everyone else's. We will definitely use them again next year!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree trimming & pruning, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago
Stef, thank you for sharing such a thorough review. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you again in the future.
Damien Laruffa10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Damien has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Update: had C&J out for some tree maintenance. Excellent job. On time. Worked fast and efficiently. Cleaned up great. Will always use these guys for my tree work.
We lost a large tree in the recent storms. Called C&J the next day and Chris was able to come out the same day. He recommended a couple other trees be removed and gave me a very reasonable estimate. His crew was there on time 2 days later and completed the work in flawless fashion. Took great care to not damage my stone stairs or any of my other plants and shrubs. My yard looked like they had never been there. I have hired C&J 3 times for work at my house and my mother-in-laws and they have always done a great job. Will continue to use them for all future tree work and I highly recommend their services.
Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Professionalism, Value
Services: Tree removal
Response from the owner · 4 years ago
We appreciate your business
Thomas Benjamin4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris and the C and J crew are the best in the business. Experts at felling problem trees and always leave the site better than when they arrive. The forest mulcher is awesome at cleaning out brush and deadfall.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago
We appreciate your business
Tom LichterLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Not sure where to start, C&J was amazing! We had our 250 year old black walnut pruned and a 65 foot white pine removed. The crew did a fantastic job. They were very careful and thoughtful how they pruned the walnut and very efficient and careful bringing down the pine, which was growing behind our garage. I had some brush I had been clearing the week before and they picked that up as well. Would totally recommend Christopher and his crew.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago
Tom, we really appreciate you sharing this. Your recommendation means a great deal, and we look forward to helping with any future tree work.
Tracy Selbert2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am extremely pleased with C&J Tree & Landscaping. They removed and trimmed numerous trees. The crew was very professional and respectful. I will definitely use this company again for any tree services.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Tracy, thank you for sharing your experience. We're pleased the crew handled the removals and trimming professionally and respectfully. It means a lot that you plan to use us again for tree services. We look forward to assisting with any future work.
