Author: Ben McInerney – Ben is a qualified arborist with 15 plus years of industry experience in Arboriculture!
What is the Price of Tree Removal?
The Average Price of tree removal is $875 with the Normal Range being from $250 to $3,700.
For a little tree below 14 ft. the Price will be $220. For medium size trees up to 27 ft. Property Owners are paying $700. Large trees between 27 – 70 ft. will pay $800 to $2,700 and a extra-large tree up to 100 ft. will pay $2,700 to $4,700
The Price will depend on tree height, diameter, and access to heavy equipment.
Price to Cut Down a Tree
The Price to cut down a tree is a bit different from tree removal cost. The difference is the Price would not include the removal of the tree and material/ debris from the property, which is the most costly and time-consuming part. The Price to cut down a tree begins at $350 and can add right up to $1,400.
Cutting down a tree is not as easy as just cutting it from the trunk, it would also add climbing a more dangerous tree or using Big Equipment like a Large Lift…or Crane!
| Characteristics | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| National Average | $875 |
| Minimum Price | $220 |
| Maximum Price | $4,700 |
| Average Range | $500 – $1,400 |
Tree Removal Price by Tree Size
and Cost to Remove a Small tree
The Price to remove a small tree vary from $150 – $450. I would define a small tree as being 6 – 17 ft. in height and a trunk diameter no larger than 6 inches.
Examples of small trees include:
- Crepe Myrtle
- Flowering Dogwood
- Red Bud
- Purple leaf Plum
- Ironwood
- Japanese Maple
Medium tree removal price
A medium tree Price will be between $450 and $950 for Full Removal/ Clean Up. Some contributing factors are Location on your Property and access may vary Price slightly. A medium tree can be Defined as a tree 14 – 27ft. at highest point…
Good Examples of medium trees include:
- Cypress Tree
- Holly Tree
- Cedar Tree
Large tree removal Price
Larger trees clearly cost more for removal because of the large amounts of material and timber that has to be removed. You can assume to pay between $850 and $2,700. A big tree is any tree that is 27ft. – 70ft. tall…
Good Examples of large trees include:
- Beech
- Pine
- Red Oak
- Willow
- Cypress
- American Elm
X-Large tree removal estimate
Extra-large trees are a little less common in tight neighborhoods and can be Classified as any tree that is higher than 75 ft. Some of them span right up to 120 ft. You can expect to pay $2,400 – $4,700 for full removal including the stump being removed…
Good Examples of X-Large trees include:
- Loblolly Pine
- Ash
- Spruce
- Black Walnut
- Sweet gum
- White Pine
Tree Removal Price Per Tree
The Average Price to cut a tree is $875 which averages out to be $27 per foot. This is Figured on the average tree size of 35 ft. We have Calculated this more for you by tree sizes and State Average…
| Size | Height | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to 14 ft. | $225 – $450 |
| Medium | 14 – 27 ft. | $450 – $800 |
| Large | 27 – 70 ft. | $800 – $2,400 |
| Extra Large | 70 – 125 ft | $2,400 – $4,700 |
Average Tree Removal Price by Species
Different than the Size of a tree and the location/ access, the type of tree or species is a Large role in Price. Each tree has a particular characteristic’s which brings itself to Price changes. Think of an Oak tree with Large Long Limb’s vs. a Palm tree which is mainly a trunk with a few leaves at the crown…
Please see the table below for the average price of trees by type.
| Tree Type | Characteristics | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tulip Poplar | 85’ tall with multiple trunks each 15” and weighing 4.2 tons in total | $1,800 |
| Sweet Gum | 80’ tall with a single leader trunk with multiple large branches weighing 3.7 tons | $2,050 |
| Oak | 60’ tall with 30” trunk and long thick branches weighing on average 4.7 tons | $2,300 |
| Pine | 70’ tall with 20” single trunk and very small limbs weighing 2 tons | $1,800 |
| Loblolly Pine | 80’ tall with single 12” trunk and limbs at the top of the tree weighing 2 tons | $2,320 |
| Hickory | 60’ tall with single 12” trunk and large limbs at the top weighing 4 tons | $1,490 |
| Maple | 45’ tall with single main leader trunk and small bushy branches weighing 1.5 tons | $920 |
| Spruce | 65’ tall single 11” trunk with small branches weighing 2.7 tons | $950 |
| Silver Maple | 50’ tall with single 6” trunk and small bushy branches weighing 1 ton | $850 |
| Beech | 40’ tall with short base trunk 50” diameter and several leaders weighing 3.2 tons | $2,150 |
Oak tree removal Price
The average Price for a Oak Tree 60’ tall with a 30” trunk is $2,300. Oak trees are known for their long thick limbs that can grow over Home’s and Power lines. Because of this, Oak trees are mainly bulky and cumbersome to work with, and do take time to remove. They also have a large amount of timber and have an average weight in excess of 4 tons.
Pine tree removal Price
A Pine Tree will Cost you $1,700 on average to Remove. There are a large types of Pine Trees, but on average they grow to 70 ft. tall with a 20” single trunk and very average limbs size. They are quite easy to work on in tight spaces as their limbs have a small spread.
Maple tree removal Price
Maple trees cost on average $975 to remove. They are light timber and don’t grow all that high, topping out at 45 ft. With a main trunk and very small branches, these trees are a relatively easy to remove and the price reflects that…
Spruce tree removal cost
Spruce grows to 65 ft. tall with a single 12” trunk with small branches. To cut a Spruce tree down people are paying $975 on average. They are very similar to your average pine tree in that they are quite easy to deal with in confined spaces.
Tulip Poplar removal Price
Poplars are quite easy sometimes to remove and will cost $1,800 on average to do so. Growing to 85 ft. tall with a single 14 inches in diameter base and short limbs, conifers are enjoyable to work on. As Poplars generally grow quick, the price per tree with be reduced when removing a large number of trees.
Average Price of Tree Removal?
The average tree removal cost is $875 so far in 2020. This is a handy fact, but really has no bearing on the cost of your tree.
Trees come in all sizes and shapes, by studying a little information below will you get a more accurate indication of exactly how much you can expect to pay to have your tree cut down…
Is stump removal included?
The above calculation’s we have put together does not take into account the separate cost of stump removal but includes the cost of stump removal in the estimate when removing a tree.
We have been working on a separate tool to calculate just the sort of stump removal or the cost of tree removal and stump separately, but we have found that including tree and stump removal as a package seems to work best and is one of the more popular search terms by users.
Tree Removal Price Factors
We’re going to go into a little bit more detail discussing some other factors that will determine the Price of tree removal. Again in the calculator, we have left these particular variables out as selection criteria yet as an average they have been factored into the cost.
This is where a small bit of variance does come in which can either work in your favor or against you.
Tree size
Tree size is an obvious one, so I won’t go into too much detail, but the bigger the tree the more you will pay. Now there is a difference between how tall a tree is and how “big” it is. When I say big, you need to factor in the number of branches and spread of the tree.
Number of branches
Some trees have a single straight trunk with lots of small branches which are really easy to work on. Others will have like an oak tree will have large branches it extends out a long way. These are a lot more time-consuming to work on and will cost you a lot more money to remove.
Trunk diameter
The diameter of the tree trunk is generally directly tied to the size of the tree. The taller the tree, the larger the diameter of the trunk needed to support that tree. That being said you do get some trees that are tall with a very slender trunk. These are a lot easier to handle a lot less time-consuming and less manual labor required. A good general rule of thumb to consider when calculating the cost of tree removal is, the more volume of timber the more it will cost you to have the tree removed.
Location on property
This is a really big factor and has been added as selection criteria in the tree removal cost calculator. Imagine you had two identical trees one of them was in your front yard which was easily assessable by heavy machinery and the other tree of the exact size and shape is in your backyard with very poor rear access.
The tree in the front yard will most likely cost you half the price of a tree in your backyard. The reason being there is a lot more manual labor involved in transporting the tree from the backyard to the front without the help of heavy machinery. This takes time and time is money.
Obstacles
This is a very Important part based on the obstacle the tree you face. If a tree is grown over your house given that the house cannot be moved to make the removal of the tree easier. The arborist will just have to work around it…
But other things like pot plants, fences, and even Power Line’s to your house can all be removed or repositioned to make the removal or pruning job a lot easier…
Pro tip: The easier it is for the arborist to remove your tree, the less money it is going to cost you. Remove any obstacles around the tree before the tree comes down. It is important that you do this or indicate your intention to do this during the quoting process. The tree service needs to know exactly what they are working with when pricing your job.
Tree Removal Price Factors by Importance
How to Save on Tree Removal
There are many things you can control in reducing the Price of removing a tree from your property.
In no particular order, they are listed below with an explanation.
Grant better access to the tree
Giving the tree service better access is also a very big deal. If you are able to remove a section of fence to allow the tree service to enter via your neighbor’s yard, or maybe you back onto a Laneway or park, you will save them time and yourself a lot of money.
Remove obstacles
There are lots of obstacles that you might not even think of being a big deal but can add to the time taken to remove the tree which will cost you money.
Tree trimming and removal is pretty can be Difficult. If you have anything delicate near the tree being trimmed or removed such as pot plant, outdoor furniture, kids play equipment, etc…this will have the Tree company dancing around “EVERYTHING” trying not to damage anything! Even a nicely manicured lawn or a beautiful garden bed under the tree can seriously slow things up.
If you make it clear during the quoting process that you will remove everything out of the way before they start the job, you’ll find this simple trick can save you quite a bit of money.
Dispose of waste yourself
Depending on the size location, and type of tree being removed it is debatable whether this can save you money!
Sale on firewood
Why not sell your Timber as firewood? This is only really worth it if you have a large tree, and doubly worth it if the tree is in your back yard and hard to get too. Rather than paying the tree service to remove the whole tree, just ask them to remove the branches. Also, ask for the trunk to be cut into firewood size logs.
Not only will you save money for removal as the tree company will not have to spend time manually loading and removing all the timber. In some case’s People will come get the wood and pick it up for free…
Tree Trimming Price
Tree Trimming is figured in a similar way too tree removal. All the above factors come into play when calculating pruning price but, in general, the price of tree trimming is obviously a lot cheaper than full tree removal.
The average cost of Tree Trimming is $439. The real range is between $120 and $1,200.
Small trees less than 20 ft. high cost $150 to $600 when trimming up to 30% of the tree’s branches.
Medium trees start at $200 and go up to $900 given the species of tree, number of limbs and the obstacles around trees such as power lines.
Large trees Prices will be anywhere from $450 to $1,400 to trim no more than 30% of the limbs.
Different tree trimming methods cost different amounts! Finding a inexpensive technique by far the BEST idea.
Some similar methods to limit the tops of the tree will need too trim a little off every limb on the tree. They will also need to do the trimming on the ends of the limbs which are the most difficult to get to.
Emergency Tree Removal Cost
In General, you can expect to pay twice as much for Emergency Tree Removal. It will all depend on the circumstances though.
If it’s a Sunday afternoon and a tree has fallen on your property, through a fence, power lines, or even a house, then you will need someone to come out in a hurry to help remove the tree. But as you can imagine, getting a tree service after hours or on weekends is going to cost you more.
Similarly, it is true when a storm has swept through your City or Town and knocked over a Bunch of trees. Due too high demand, tree removal is going to be a lot more than it would on a Normal day…
Emergency tree removal costs $2,700 on average. Weekends are always more expensive also if the tree is still in a very dangerous position.
Emergency tree removal can only be carried out by trained professionals and is not to be attempted by the novice tree service. Special power-line training, as well as supervision by emergency services and paramedics, is required in emergency situations.
How to save on Emergency Tree Removal
If the tree has Fallen down or is Dangerous, you should call to make sure the tree is SAFE. This is a Free Service and will not cost you a thing!
Once the Yard is safe, you can address if you would like to CLEAN UP further, or wait a few weeks to SAVE a little money before getting the Job Finished.
The Cost to DIY Tree Removal?
Removing a tree yourself is Dangerous and only recommended if the tree is 9 feet in height or smaller. Trees that are larger than this will require the experience of a Certified Arborist.
Trying to removing a Branches or a Tree while on a step ladder is extremely dangerous and is not recommended. If you can do the job while on the ground, then go for it. If not, please call a professional.
Green waste dumping fees
Green waste can be expensive to dispose, so if possible it is suggested that you dispose of it over time in your green waste bin, or wait for a city clean-up and place the waste material from your tree by the roadside.
Dumping at a local waste yard will cost $80 to $160 per Truck for green waste depending on your Location…
Special Thanks for ALL the hard work!
Author: Ben McInerney – Ben is a qualified arborist with 15 plus years of industry experience in Arboriculture. He ran a successful tree service before turning to writing and publishing. Ben is dedicated to providing Home-Owner’s with the most accurate up-to-date information on everything Trees…
