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%76+41.5Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Craft & service penalty84−1.6Momentum penalty64−3.6Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.71SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#60 of 61 stump removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 2%
4.8★★★★★263 Google reviews · 24 photos
89%five-star reviews
4.55★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.6%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 David's Tree Service 4.8 out of 5 based on 263 reviews. Customers frequently praise the crew for punctuality, professional conduct, thorough cleanup, and fair pricing on services like tree removal and trimming. Common criticisms include property damage during work, unexpected price increases, and communication issues regarding scheduling or service scope.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 263 reviews (89% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 263 Google reviews (182 with written comments, 9 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 13% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
Service: Stump Removal Service serving Orange, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.
Score profile vs other stump removal 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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.
David's Tree Service, Inc.Stump Removal 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.David's Tree Service, Inc.: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.B
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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.David's Tree Service, Inc.: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.B
71
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.David's Tree Service, Inc.: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
84
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.David's Tree Service, Inc.: 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.David's Tree Service, Inc.: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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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.David's Tree Service, Inc.: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.C
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Star ratings
263 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars23489%
4 stars166%
3 stars31%
2 stars31%
1 star73%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 182 written reviews
98%praise
Praise35398%
Complaints72%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
95%fair
Great price939%
Reasonable1252%
Overpriced14%
Not sure14%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude8624%
Speed & response8223%
Quality & results7621%
Price & value4713%
Would recommend4412%
Communication185%
Honesty & trust72%
What customers talk about
We read 182 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The crew did a great job, they did it quickly, professionally, and did a very good job on cleanup.”
“The quote was fair, crew showed up on time and did a great job cleaning up afterwards.”
“He does a great job and he doesn’t make a mess and his prices are reasonable.”
“A Toyon that was dying and could have damaged the neighbors house also needed to go.”
“Fast, efficient, right on schedule and did a great job cleaning up and at a fair price.”
“Finally, to do the job was very expensive.”
“I would highly recommend to anyone looking for tree service.”
“Great service, great communication, and quality work.”
“Courteous, very skillful, dependable, efficient and good value.”
People customers mention
Matt5 reviews
Dave4 reviews
Jay4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired David's Tree Service, Inc. for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
JJustin6 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 had a great experience. The quote was fair, crew showed up on time and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Crew was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for tree service.
Reasonable priceTree stump grindingTree removal
Fforrest1 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 week ago★★★★★
Mr. Daniel tree services is was a blessing is a blessing. He does a great job and he doesn’t make a mess and his prices are reasonable.
Great priceTree stump removal
RRussell7 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★★★★★
The crew did a great job, they did it quickly, professionally, and did a very good job on cleanup.
Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
JJohn5 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★★★★★
Thinned our two big carrotwood trees perfectly. They retain their leaves and present a danger during the east winds in SoCal. David's is the only company I've seen do this unique form of thinning.
Reasonable priceTree trimming & pruning
LLucille4 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★★★★
I have had your services for years. I am satisfied with your work and clean-up.
Tree trimming & pruning
BBrandonLocal Guide · 14 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Guys were very good. Courteous. Fair. Made sure i was completely satisfied. Highly recommend. Will use again.
I had a great experience. The quote was fair, crew showed up on time and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Crew was friendly and professional. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for tree service.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree removal
F
forrest Washington1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews forrest has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Left part of a stump, otherwise safe, clean and prompt.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree stump grinding
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Hi Stewart. If there is any part of the stump left, we are happy to take care of it. Please reach out to our office and we will take care of it right away.
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Kevin Wang3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thinned our two big carrotwood trees perfectly. They retain their leaves and present a danger during the east winds in SoCal. David's is the only company I've seen do this unique form of thinning.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree trimming & pruning
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Lucille Berry4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lucille has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Guys were very good. Courteous. Fair. Made sure i was completely satisfied. Highly recommend. Will use again.
Services: Tree stump grinding, Tree stump removal, Tree removal, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the great review, Brandon! We really appreciate you taking the time to post on here! It was great working with you on this project. Thank you for having us!
- Darren
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Jeffrey Wallace8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.