National ranges
From HomeGuide, a cost guide built on estimates homeowners receive, read on October 11, 2026:
| Tree height | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Under 30 feet | $200 to $500 |
| 30 to 60 feet | $500 to $1,500 |
| 60 to 80 feet | $850 to $2,000 |
| Over 80 feet | $1,200 to $2,500 or more |
The guide’s national average is $850, and stump removal runs $100 to $500 or more per stump. Local prices and your particular tree can fall outside these ranges.
The factors, with the direction they push
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Dead or brittle wood | Often higher: brittle branches can fall unexpectedly, so more precautions |
| Fallen on a house or power lines | Higher: emergency work and repairs |
| Fallen cleanly in open ground | Typically lower than a standing tree |
| Hard access, a back yard, a crane | Higher |
| Several trees in one visit | Often lower per tree |
| Stump grinding, hauling, chipping | Usually separate lines on the quote |
Comparing quotes
The International Society of Arboriculture suggests more than one estimate, references, and not taking the lowest bid by reflex but weighing the price against the written scope and the firm’s credentials. Make every quote say the same things: which trees, stump or no stump, who hauls what. Choosing a crew
Checked against the sources below on 2026-10-11.
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