How Much Does Tree Removal Cost?
Removing a tree, with or without stump grinding.
- Typical price (US)
- $1,500
- Typical range
- $1,000–$2,800
- Reports
- 38
- Last report
- Aug 2026
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| Price range | Reports |
|---|---|
| $120 – $3,531 | 31 |
| $3,531 – $6,943 | 3 |
| $6,943 – $10,354 | 3 |
| $10,354 – $13,766 | 0 |
| $13,766 – $17,177 | 0 |
| $17,177 – $20,589 | 0 |
| $20,589 – $24,000 | 1 |
These numbers come from every report nationwide, so your city can sit well above or below them. The local pages carry the number that actually matters for your quote.
What the numbers say
- Prices vary widely here: the middle half of reports runs $1,000 to $2,800, so two honest quotes for similar work can differ by $1,800. This is a service where shopping around genuinely pays.
- 21 of the 38 reports were paid within the last 12 months.
- Among cities with full data, Las Vegas, NV runs lowest (typically $1,000) and Seattle, WA highest ($3,450) — a 245% gap for the same work.
Prices by city
Cities collecting their first reports
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What drives the price of Tree Removal
Tree removal is priced around controlled handling, not just trunk diameter. Height, species, decay, lean, nearby buildings, and overhead utilities determine whether a crew can fell sections freely or must lower every limb with ropes. Backyard access may rule out a bucket truck and require climbers, while a crane can dominate the job when branches extend over a roof or the trunk is unsafe to climb.
Two quotes may include very different endpoints. Cutting the trunk near grade does not automatically include stump grinding, root removal, hauling logs, chipping brush, repairing lawn damage, or obtaining a protected-tree permit. Crane mobilization, traffic control, utility coordination, and carrying debris through a narrow gate can explain a wide difference even for the same tree.
Questions to ask the provider
Will you climb, use a bucket, or bring a crane, and why? Are hauling, stump grinding, permits, and site protection included? Can you provide current liability insurance and workers' compensation certificates?
Red flags
Door-to-door crews appearing after a storm, requests for full payment before equipment arrives, no proof of tree-work insurance, or a plan to drop large sections near structures without explaining rigging and exclusion zones.