Tree Removal Cost

Small trees under 30 feet: $200 to $500. Medium trees 30 to 60 feet: $500 to $1,500. Large trees over 60 feet: $1,500 to $3,000+. Prices vary by location, access, and complexity. Trees near houses or power lines cost more because they must be dismantled carefully rather than felled.

$100 to $400 per stump for grinding to 4 to 8 inches below grade. Stump grinding is usually quoted separately from tree removal. Large stumps (over 24-inch diameter) cost more. Most companies charge a minimum plus per-inch pricing for additional stumps.

Only if the tree falls on a structure (house, fence, car) or blocks a driveway. Preventive removal of a healthy but inconvenient tree is not covered. Dead or hazardous tree removal may be partially covered if it poses imminent danger to the home. Check your policy or call your agent.

Winter (December to February) is typically 10 to 20% cheaper because it's the off-season for tree companies. The ground may be frozen, which actually helps: less lawn damage from equipment. Avoid scheduling during or immediately after major storms when every tree service is overbooked.

Only small trees (under 15 feet) in open areas away from structures and power lines. Anything taller, near a building, or requiring a chainsaw on a ladder should be done by a professional. Tree removal is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. A falling tree doesn't negotiate.