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Tree Removal & Tree Service Costs (2026)

Updated September 2026

Tree removal prices by size, from the dataset's size ladder: $150–$400 small (up to 30 ft) · $450–$700 medium (30–60 ft) · $900–$1,200 large (60–100 ft) · $1,300–$2,000 very large (100+ ft) — with the any-size headline at $435 typical / $1,100 high per tree (Fixr's national average $435; Angi's 2026 average sits in a wider band — both carried with their survey bases below). Trimming runs $175–$750 (typ $450) per tree; stump grinding $150–$300 (typ $200) (or $200–$700 to extract the stump outright). The one honesty rule this page holds: tree pricing is the widest-banded category this engine scores — publishers disagree on band definitions, so this page never averages them. Full guide: how much does tree removal cost, plus the tree care calculator for stump and trimming estimates.

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Tree removal cost at a glance

Each row is per tree, removed, from the dataset (Fixr's size table unless noted; Angi and HomeGuide cross-checks cited per row).

Size class (height)Cost per treeNotes
Small (up to 30 ft)$150–$400Angi: shorter trees “closer to $150” — consistent at the floor
Medium (30–60 ft)$450–$700The most common residential removal size
Large (60–100 ft)$900–$1,200Equipment access starts to matter — the low end assumes the truck can reach
Very large (100+ ft)$1,300–$2,000Height-band conflict flagged: power-line-adjacent removals are recorded separately (hazard regime — never averaged into this band)
Any size (headline)$400–$1,100 (typ $435)Two publishers' averages carried with their survey bases, not reconciled

Two averages, both kept: Fixr's headline averages $435 for a medium-sized (19–24 ft) removal — a size-anchored, per-project figure — while Angi's 2026 survey averages $435 with a wider band. They use different survey bases and are carried side by side, never reconciled into one number. HomeGuide's June-2026 snapshot adds a third read on every size class (its medium row runs about 2× Fixr's at the top — the regional/method spread is measured, not asserted).

The height-band conflict — two price regimes, never averaged

Standard-access removals top out at $2,000 for very large trees (Fixr). But trees near power lines are a different job in the same size class: Angi reports hazard-case removals upward of $10,000 — roughly 5× Fixr's band top, recorded in the dataset as a separate conflict row. The two regimes reflect different access, equipment, and safety requirements; no page on this site averages them.

Cost by tree size

Each tier's cost is set by the height band — and the dataset's mandatory flag says the publishers don't agree on where the bands cut, so each is shown per source rather than blended. What is consistent across every row: access and proximity to structures are the swing variables inside each band — a clean, open yard removal prices at the low end; a tree leaning over a house, roof, or power lines prices at the high end and can leave the band entirely.

  • Small (up to 30 ft): $150–$400. The everyday removal class; Angi's “closer to $150” note confirms the floor.
  • Medium (30–60 ft): $450–$700. The most common residential removal size.
  • Large (60–100 ft): $900–$1,200. Equipment access starts to matter here — the low end assumes the truck can reach.
  • Very large (100+ ft): $1,300–$2,000+. The height-band conflict lives here: standard guides top out at $2,000, but power-line-adjacent removals are recorded separately by Angi at $10,000+ — two different jobs in one size class.

Tree trimming cost

Trimming runs $175–$750 (typ $450) per tree (about $450 typical, size-tiered), with crew rates at $50–$80/hour per worker (more workers for safety add cost). HomeGuide's cross-check ($200–$900 for 30–60-ft trees) is quoted as-of its December 2025 archive snapshot — vintage-flagged per the dataset.

Stump grinding vs stump removal

The honest comparison the dataset supports:

  • Grinding: $150–$300 (typ $200) per stump (about $200 typical) — the surface-level option; the Fixr page carries a per-inch pricing caveat (a method note — no per-inch rate is published) and a $100 travel/equipment minimum.
  • Full extraction: $200–$700 — removing the stump and root mass; a 72-inch stump can reach $1,100, with about a $100 minimum, and Fixr cites a $380 national average for a 24-inch stump.

What drives tree removal cost

  • Size and height — the #1 driver. The four-tier ladder above.
  • Access. Crane-assisted removal adds $1,500–$2,500 per project (single-source row, flagged); proximity to structures and power lines pushes a job out of its band (the conflict case above).
  • Emergency timing. Storm and hazard jobs carry a $50–$200+ surcharge on standard rates (the dataset records hazard-vs-standard separately — no invented multiplier).
  • Permits and disposal. Permit $60–$150 per permit; cleanup and debris removal $50–$1,500, scale-dependent (city-specific norms — stated as a recorded row, not a rule).
  • Crew rates. The dataset's hourly spread runs $50–$200/hr across services — machine-vs-crew rates kept distinct, never averaged.
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Get local quotes

A band is the starting line, not the quote — in the widest-banded category the site prices, more than anywhere. Written quotes on the same scope (size class, access, stump disposal included or not) compare like for like; hold each against the per-source bands above and the conflict box.

Other home projects

  • Whole-house standby generators — unit and installed cost for air- and liquid-cooled backup power — the storm-prep half of the storm-damage pair.
  • Garage doors — installed cost by size and material, plus repair costs from springs to sensors.
  • Roof replacement — installed cost by roof size, material, tear-off, and pitch — storm damage is the shared trade.
  • Driveways & concrete flatwork — driveway cost per square foot installed — excavation/flatwork overlap with stump and root work.
  • Pools & hot tubs — inground pool cost by type — the other widest-banded category, with its own regional honesty box.
  • HVAC — furnace, AC, heat-pump, and mini-split replacement cost by system type and efficiency tier.

FAQ

How much does tree removal cost?

$400 typical / $1,100 high per tree, any size (Fixr's headline; Angi's 2026 average $750 in a $200–$2,000+ band — different survey bases, both cited). By size tier: small $150–$400, medium $450–$700, large $900–$1,200, very large $1,300–$2,000.

How much does it cost to remove a large tree?

$900–$1,200 for a large (60–100 ft) tree, or $1,300–$2,000 for very large (100+ ft). Height bands are the widest-spread category this site prices — publisher definitions differ, and power-line-adjacent removals are recorded separately (Angi reports $10,000+ cases).

How much does tree trimming cost?

$175–$750 per tree, about $450 typical, size-tiered; crew rates run $50–$80/hr per worker.

How much does stump grinding cost?

$150–$300 per stump (about $200 typical), with a per-inch pricing caveat and a ~$100 minimum. Full stump extraction runs $200–$700 (Fixr's page cites a $380 national average for a 24-inch stump).

Is emergency tree removal more expensive?

Yes — storm and hazard jobs carry a documented $50–$200+ surcharge on standard rates; the dataset records the hazard regime separately from standard pricing, and no neutral publisher publishes a dedicated emergency-removal band.

Sources

Every figure comes from the tree-care cost dataset (12 products / 68 price points / 8 sources / 7 flags, merges 5834239 + the honesty-lift card):

Estimate only — get local written quotes. Bands are per-source, never averaged: the height-band conflict (standard vs hazard regimes), single-source rows, the HomeGuide vintage snapshot, and Fixr's Jan-2025 edition staleness are carried as the dataset records them. No material-lifespan claims appear anywhere — the dataset carries none. Figures were last checked September 2026. Full guide: the tree removal cost guide and the tree care calculator.