How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost?
Trimming, pruning, or raising the canopy of trees on a residential property.
- Typical price (US)
- $570
- Typical range
- $220–$950
- Reports
- 14
- Last report
- Aug 2026
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| Price range | Reports |
|---|---|
| $120 – $296 | 5 |
| $296 – $472 | 1 |
| $472 – $648 | 3 |
| $648 – $824 | 1 |
| $824 – $1,000 | 4 |
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 $220 to $950, so two honest quotes for similar work can differ by $730. This is a service where shopping around genuinely pays.
- 12 of the 14 reports were paid within the last 12 months.
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What drives the price of Tree Trimming
Tree trimming is mostly priced on time and risk: how tall the tree is, how many trees, and what is underneath them. A small ornamental tree can be an hour of work, while raising the canopy on mature oaks near a roof or power lines takes a crew, a bucket truck, and insurance that costs the company real money.
Hauling away the debris is a real part of the job. Some quotes include cleanup and haul-off, some leave the branches at the curb, and that difference alone can explain a few hundred dollars between two quotes.
Questions to ask the provider
Is debris haul-off and cleanup included? Are you insured for work near the house and power lines? What would it cost to add the other trees while the crew is here?