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%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#40 of 91 tree trimming servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.9★★★★★323 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.1%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.
Customers frequently praise Clark's Tree Works for punctuality, professional communication, and thorough cleanup after tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding. Reviewers often note that the company provides reasonable pricing and handles complex jobs with care. However, a small number of low-star reviews report instances where the crew failed to show up for scheduled appointments or left debris on neighboring properties.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 323 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 323 Google reviews (300 with written comments, 56 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 3, 2026.
Service: Tree Trimming Service serving Modesto, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
Score profile vs other tree trimming 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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.
Clark's Tree WorksTree Trimming 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.Clark's Tree Works: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
95
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.Clark's Tree Works: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
92
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.Clark's Tree Works: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
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.Clark's Tree Works: 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.Clark's Tree Works: 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.Clark's Tree Works: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
100
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Star ratings
323 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars31798%
4 stars21%
3 stars00%
2 stars10%
1 star31%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 300 written reviews
99%praise
Praise73399%
Complaints71%
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 price5457%
Reasonable4042%
Overpriced00%
Not sure11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude17023%
Speed & response16823%
Quality & results14520%
Would recommend11916%
Price & value10614%
Honesty & trust172%
Communication152%
What customers talk about
We read 300 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“There professionalism, timeliness, organized team work, carefulness and clean-up practices are outstanding and much appreciated.”
“Rodney and his crew arrived right on time at seven proceeded to start working almost immediately They were quick safe didn’t break anything marked…”
“Never called, never showed up.”
“They are top notch professionals, listening to our needs and cleaning up when they're done.”
“I highly recommend this company for any of your tree removal needs.”
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Clark’s Tree Works, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
“I believe I received very good value for cost, and would gladly call on Clark's again to help with pruning.”
“They do a great job and are not overpriced.”
“That's the kind of business I like, it was straightforward, it was honest, and now it's done!”
“They listened to what I wanted gave me an itemized price list.”
People customers mention
Rodney21 reviews
Rod6 reviews
Clarks5 reviews
Dillon5 reviews
Palm4 reviews
Jake3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Clark's Tree Works for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
JenniferLocal Guide · 64 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★★★★★
We've used Clark's Tree works for removal and trimming of many trees over the years. They are top notch professionals, listening to our needs and cleaning up when they're done.
Friendly service. They've removed stumps, and trimmed trees for us over the years.
Great price
Deborah2 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★★★★★
Clark’s is the best. I have used for 3 years. My trees look beautiful when they leave . Always fast and efficient.
don6 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 month ago★★★★★
Rodney and his crew arrived right on time at seven proceeded to start working almost immediately They were quick safe didn’t break anything marked all my sprinklers with cones. They did a fantastic job and when they left, there was not a mess really really happy.
Great priceTree trimming & pruning
randall1 reviewiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Professional. Hard working . Respectful. Quality work. Would highly recommend them.
Tree trimming & pruning
Melanie1 reviewiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Really pleased. Clark's did work for my neighbor. When I saw their work and how good it looked I had them come over to my yard. They listened to what I wanted gave me an itemized price list. We arranged a day and they were on time and ready to work. As the work was being done they checked in with me to make sure it…
Kim1 reviewiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
We’ve used Clark’s a few times. Service is always fast, clean, and as agreed. Very happy!
We've used Clark's Tree works for removal and trimming of many trees over the years. They are top notch professionals, listening to our needs and cleaning up when they're done.
Friendly service. They've removed stumps, and trimmed trees for us over the years.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you
Deborah Fantazia2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Rodney and his crew arrived right on time at seven proceeded to start working almost immediately They were quick safe didn’t break anything marked all my sprinklers with cones. They did a fantastic job and when they left, there was not a mess really really happy.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you very much
randall roper1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews randall has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Really pleased. Clark's did work for my neighbor. When I saw their work and how good it looked I had them come over to my yard. They listened to what I wanted gave me an itemized price list. We arranged a day and they were on time and ready to work. As the work was being done they checked in with me to make sure it was how I wanted it. They were done before noon. Everything was taken away and the driveway cleaned. Now another neighbor has work for them to do. I think you will be pleases. A very nice crew.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a awesome review
K Osterli1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews K has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are happy with the tree services provided by Clark's Tree Works. There professionalism, timeliness, organized team work, carefulness and clean-up practices are outstanding and much appreciated. We look forward to calling Clark's Tree Works for our next tree service needs.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a great review!
