Tree Removal Cost: Pricing by Height and Tree Type
Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with most homeowners paying around $750. Height is the single biggest cost factor, with trees over 80 feet often needing a crane.
What drives the price
Multiple independent cost guides agree on the core driver: tree removal cost scales with height. A tree under 30 feet is a fundamentally different job than one over 80 feet, and the price reflects that.
| Tree height | Average removal cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 feet | $150 – $450 |
| 30 to 60 feet | $450 – $1,200 |
| 60 to 80 feet | $800 – $1,500 |
| Over 80 feet | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Cost by tree type
Species matters because wood density and root structure affect how long the job takes.
| Tree type | Average removal cost |
|---|---|
| Pine | $250 – $1,500 |
| Oak | $200 – $2,000 |
| Maple | $250 – $2,000 |
| Ash | $250 – $1,800 |
| Palm | $650 – $1,500 |
When a crane changes the math
Once a tree exceeds roughly 80 feet, crews typically need a crane to safely remove the upper sections. That adds around $500 to the job (about $250 to $600 per day), and can push a complex removal into the $6,000 to $7,000 range when combined with a difficult location.
What else affects the total
- Accessibility — a tree close to a house, power lines, or fence can add 25 to 50 percent to the price due to the extra care required.
- Same-day or emergency service — typically runs 2 to 3 times the standard rate, but is often necessary when a tree threatens people or property.
- Stump removal — not included in most removal quotes, and runs $100 to $500 or more per stump depending on size and method.
- Related services — trimming instead of full removal runs $400 to $900 per tree; transplanting instead of removing costs $300 to $1,000 or more.
Is your quote reasonable?
For a mid-sized tree (30 to 60 feet) in a reasonably accessible spot, a quote in the $450 to $1,200 range lines up with national data. Always get quotes from at least three local arborists, since accessibility and local labor rates can shift the number significantly for the same size tree. If a quote includes emergency pricing but the tree isn't posing an immediate hazard, ask whether standard scheduling would lower the cost.
Last updated: August 2026