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How much does tree removal cost?

Tree removal costs $385 to $1,070 per tree in 2026. What changes your price is below.

The national average is about $850. Height is the main driver, at about $9.50 to $14.50 per foot. A tree under 30 feet is $285 to $435. A tree over 80 feet is $1,160 to $2,000. A tall tree in a hard spot, near power lines or over a house, can run much higher, up to $10,000.

Tree removal costs $385 to $1,070 per tree in 2026

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What you are paying for

30 to 60 ftUS range for this job.$435 to $870
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How we calculate this

    Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.

    Middle $655$435 to $870

    Cost by tree height

    Up to 30 feet$285 to $435.
    30 to 60 feet$435 to $870.
    60 to 80 feet$870 to $1,160.
    Over 80 feet$1,160 to $2,000.
    Per footAbout $9.50 to $14.50.
    Angi range$150 to $2,000, about $750 on average. Tall, hard to reach trees can reach $10,000.

    What pushes a quote up

    Height and trunk widthThe biggest drivers.
    What is under itHouses, fences, cars and power lines mean roping pieces down.
    AccessNo room for a bucket truck means climbing.
    ConditionDead and rotten trees are less predictable to cut.
    Stump and cleanupStump grinding and hauling are often extra.

    Tree removal cost by region

    Lower cost states$300 to $850. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas.
    Average cost states$385 to $1,070. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities.
    Higher cost states$500 to $1,400. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC.

    These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Prices spike after big storms, when every crew is booked.

    Ask what is included before you compare

    Two tree quotes can differ by hundreds of dollars and cover different jobs. Some include cutting the tree, grinding the stump, chipping the branches and hauling the wood. Others cut the tree and leave the logs. Ask each company for the same list: cut, stump, chip, haul, and cleanup.

    Also ask for proof of insurance. Tree work is one of the most dangerous trades. If an uninsured crew drops a limb on your roof or someone is hurt on your property, you can end up paying.

    Storm damage

    If a storm drops a tree on your house, your homeowners insurance usually covers removal from the structure. A tree that falls in the yard without hitting anything often is not covered. Call your insurer before the crew starts.

    Why this costs more in 2026

    Tree work runs on bucket trucks, chippers, chainsaws and dump trucks, all diesel or gas. Diesel passed $6 a gallon in September 2026.

    Two costs moved in 2026. Diesel passed $6 a gallon on September 11 (CBS 8 reporting AAA), and building inputs rose 4.8 percent in a year (Roofing Contractor). Ask if your price can change before work starts.

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