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How much does tree removal cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

Tree removal costs $200 to $2,000 in the US, with a typical job around $750. Basis: per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals

Low
$200
Typical
$750
High
$2,000

Tree removal cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Tree removal cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$200$750$2,000Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

What drives the cost of tree removal

  1. Tree height

    Height is the main factor; trees over 80 feet cost the most.

  2. Proximity to the house

    Trees near buildings or power lines need rigging and more care.

  3. Condition and species

    Dead, leaning or hardwood trees take more work.

  4. Access

    Crane or bucket-truck access changes the price.

  5. Stump removal and emergencies

    Stump grinding and storm callouts cost extra.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Some cities require a permit for larger or protected trees; budget $60 to $150, and you may need an arborist report.

What’s usually included

  • Felling or sectional removal
  • Limb cleanup
  • Haul-away (stump grinding is often extra)

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Tree removal cost: questions

How much does tree removal cost?

Tree removal costs $200 to $2,000 in the US, with a typical job around $750. Basis: per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of tree removal?

Tree height: height is the main factor; trees over 80 feet cost the most. Proximity to the house: trees near buildings or power lines need rigging and more care. Condition and species: dead, leaning or hardwood trees take more work. Access: crane or bucket-truck access changes the price.

Do I need a permit for tree removal?

Some cities require a permit for larger or protected trees; budget $60 to $150, and you may need an arborist report.

What is usually included in the price?

Felling or sectional removal; Limb cleanup; Haul-away (stump grinding is often extra). Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Tree removal cost”, updated June 19, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Tree removal cost · page updated June 19, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; drivers; permit.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $200 to $2,000. Editorial policy

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