UNDERSTAND YOUR ESTIMATE
How this calculator works
Select the height band for similar trees, then multiply its published removal range by the number of trees. Stump removal adds one separate allowance per tree when selected. For mixed heights, calculate each group separately and add the budgets.
Major factors affecting the result
- Height and tree count set the baseline.
- Trunk size, access and nearby structures need an on-site quote.
- Confirm whether the quote includes debris hauling and stump work.
Put the numbers in context
Two trees under 30 ft: 2 × $200–$500 = $400–$1,000 before stump work. The midpoint planning figure is $700.
What is not included
Emergency service, crane hire, permits, utility coordination and haul-away are not separately priced. A hazardous removal may exceed the range.
When to get a professional quote
Use the result to organize your questions and compare the same scope across written quotes. Confirm inclusions, exclusions and site conditions with the person doing the work. For structural, electrical, HVAC or tree-hazard decisions, consult a qualified professional.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include stump removal?
Only when you select it. Confirm the removal method, cleanup and backfilling with the contractor.
What if a tree is near power lines?
Professional assessment recommended. Contact the utility and a qualified tree professional; this tool cannot assess clearance or safe removal.
Data sources & methodology
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Low and high use the linked published ranges. Typical is the arithmetic midpoint only when both bounds are closed. If a source prints an upper value with “+”, Typical is not calculated. No regional, material-quality or difficulty multiplier is applied. Source ranges may describe different scopes and should not be treated as guarantees.
Under 30 ft
$200–$500 per tree · HomeGuide cost guide
Height table; standing tree with ordinary access.
Published February 4, 2026 · Accessed September 16, 2026 · Typical: derived midpoint30–60 ft
$500–$1,500 per tree · HomeGuide cost guide
Height table. At 60 ft use this band; over 60 ft use the next band.
Published February 4, 2026 · Accessed September 16, 2026 · Typical: derived midpointOver 60–80 ft
$850–$2,000 per tree · HomeGuide cost guide
Height table.
Published February 4, 2026 · Accessed September 16, 2026 · Typical: derived midpointOver 80 ft
$1,200–$2,500+ per tree · HomeGuide cost guide
Source high end is $2,500+; not an upper limit.
Published February 4, 2026 · Accessed September 16, 2026 · Typical: not calculated (open-ended range)Stump removal
$100–$500+ per stump · HomeGuide cost guide
Additional services section; $500+ is not a maximum. Added only when selected; one stump per tree.
Published February 4, 2026 · Accessed September 16, 2026 · Typical: not calculated (open-ended range)Itemized charges without a verified, non-overlapping basis remain unpriced. “Quote needed” does not mean free. An installed baseline is never silently split into invented cost percentages.