Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Stump Removal Services in Orange, CA

We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.93★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 9,132 Google reviews of 61 top-rated stump removal services nationwide; 9 of them in Orange, CA. Updated November 3, 2026.

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1Environmental Green Tree Care/ Killelea Landscape logoEnvironmental Green Tree Care/ Killelea Landscape★ 5.00 on this job35 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%35Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 98Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.98
2JLG Tree Service - Tree Removal OC logoJLG Tree Service - Tree Removal OC★ 5.00 on this job16 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.92
3Reg's Tree Service logoReg's Tree Service★ 4.90 on this job21 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal”:Stars on this job 55%4.90★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89
4Favor Tree Care logoFavor Tree Care★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%100Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
5David's Tree Service, Inc. logoDavid's Tree Service, Inc.★ 4.84 on this job32 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal”:Stars on this job 55%4.84★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
6Riverside Tree Service by Ezra logoRiverside Tree Service by Ezra★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Tree stump removal” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about tree stump removal

forrest1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★
David's Tree Service, Inc. logoDavid's Tree Service, Inc.

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
Andrew12 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Favor Tree Care logoFavor Tree Care

I reached out to several companies for tree removal / tree trimming services. Tony was responsive and easy to communicate with. We had leaning trees and wanted advice on which trees needed to be removed versus trimmed. Tony was informative as to his recommendations for each one. The pricing was competitive and…

Reasonable priceTree stump removalTree trimming & pruning
Cathy8 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
JLG Tree Service - Tree Removal OC logoJLG Tree Service - Tree Removal OC

Jose took care of our Large Ficus that was hanging over the roof of the house and spread out to the neighbors property. We communicated Interstate as we live in Washington. He cheerfully disclosed his credentials when asked. He is licensed bonded and insured and Workmans Comp. His price was mid range, the work was…

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Becky13 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Favor Tree Care logoFavor Tree Care

Cesar and Tony did a wonderful job removing three large Ficus trees from my backyard. The tree roots were damaging the hardscape around my pool. They removed the trees and roots without damaging my sprinkler lines or yard lights. They were very neat and covered my pool so as not to drop debris in it. They totally…

Great priceTree stump grindingTree stump removalTree removal
BrandonLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
David's Tree Service, Inc. logoDavid's Tree Service, Inc.

Guys were very good. Courteous. Fair. Made sure i was completely satisfied. Highly recommend. Will use again.

Tree stump grindingTree stump removalTree removal
Cristina9 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Favor Tree Care logoFavor Tree Care

Ceasar and his crew took out an invasive tree from my backyard. They removed all the debris and the stump which was troublesome, but they did it. It was done in a timely manner. They were courteous and nice. They were respectful of my property and cleaned up afterwards . Price was reasonable and they got me into…

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Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of stump removal services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Favor Tree Care logoFavor Tree CareOrange, CAA 100How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%99+15.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00—
2New Generations Tree Care logoNew Generations Tree CareOrange, CAA 98How 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 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.98—
3Tom’s Tree Service logoTom’s Tree ServiceOrange, CAA 97How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.98—
4Environmental Green Tree Care/ Killelea Landscape logoEnvironmental Green Tree Care/ Killelea LandscapeOrange, CAA 96How 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAA–B4.97—
5Reg's Tree Service logoReg's Tree ServiceOrange, CAA 96How 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%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96—
6JLG Tree Service - Tree Removal OC logoJLG Tree Service - Tree Removal OCOrange, CAA 95How 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.96—
7Peterson's Tree Works Inc logoPeterson's Tree Works IncOrange, CAA 89How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–BAA4.91—
8David's Tree Service, Inc. logoDavid's Tree Service, Inc.Orange, CAB 71How 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.BBAABC4.78—
9Riverside Tree Service by Ezra logoRiverside Tree Service by EzraOrange, CAB 71How 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%77+42Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty55−4.5Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBCAAD4.79—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Stump Removal Services in Orange, CA at a glance

How the 9 stump removal services we rated in Orange, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A778%
  • Grade B222%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up778%
  • 4.80–4.89★00%
  • 4.60–4.79★222%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality2,00321%
  • Professionalism2,16223%
  • Responsiveness1,94920%
  • Punctuality1,81219%
  • Value1,67617%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price64146%
  • Reasonable70951%
  • Overpriced50%
  • Not sure302%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.