How much does tree removal cost?

Price bands generated by the same engine that powers our instant photo estimates, so they move when it does — not a listicle that was last true in 2019.
Job
Typical range
Most common
Small tree removal
Under 30 ft — ornamentals, fruit trees
$225 – $700
$450
Medium tree removal
30–60 ft — most yard maples, pines
$525 – $1,450
$950
Large tree removal
60–80 ft — mature oaks, tall pines
$1,200 – $2,500
$1,775
Very large tree removal
80 ft+ — the biggest yard trees
$2,575 – $12,750
$7,150
Tree trimming
Medium tree, full canopy trim
$275 – $800
$500
Stump grinding
Per stump, standard size
$150 – $375
$250
Bands assume open access and a healthy tree; the drivers below move the number. These are market figures, not a quote for your tree — that takes photos, and takes about a minute.
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What actually moves the price

Height & trunk size
the base — taller and thicker means more cutting and heavier wood
What's under it
a house, lines, or a pool means piece-by-piece rope work — the single biggest multiplier (~1.6×)
Condition
dead, leaning, or decayed trees carry a hazard premium (~1.3×)
Access
tight backyard access without machine room adds ~15–35%
Crane
crane jobs add roughly $500–$2,000 flat
Stump & debris
grinding runs ~$100–$400 per stump; haul-off ~$75–$250 per trip
Emergency
after-hours and storm response adds ~35%

Tree removal cost by state

Labor and equipment markets differ — the same oak costs more to drop in Boston than in Birmingham. Pick your state for local bands:

Trimming and stump costs

Tree trimming cost guide
Stump grinding cost guide

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to remove a tree?
Most tree removals fall between $225–$2,500: a small tree typically $225 – $700, a medium one $525 – $1,450, a large one $1,200 – $2,500, and trees over 80 feet start around $2,575. The height, what is underneath the tree, its condition, and access to it drive the number — which is why any serious price starts with photos of your actual tree.
Why do estimates for the same tree vary so much?
Because most quotes are given after a windshield glance, and each crew prices its own risk. A defensible number prices the measurable factors — height, trunk size, what is in the drop zone, condition, access. That is exactly what our instant estimate does from photos, and you can put the result in front of local crews to bid on.
Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal?
Usually only when the tree fell on a covered structure — the average settled tree claim runs around $4,110. A standing healthy tree is normally the homeowner's cost. If a tree hit your house, document it with photos and check your policy before you sign anything.
How do I get an exact price for my tree?
Snap a few photos and get an instant estimate — it measures the tree from the images and prices the factors line by line, free, in about 60 seconds. Then local licensed crews bid on the actual job, which is how the band becomes a real number.
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