How Much Does Tree Removal Cost

Is your backyard in need of some serious tree cutting? Do you need to remove those huge creatures to renew the feel of your home’s landscape, making it look brighter than ever? Or have you experienced an unfortunate incident or disaster that affected your trees’ condition? Why not try searching for services online?

If you are now seriously desperate about bringing these trees down, you might be asking “How much does it cost to remove a tree?” Let us break down a few answers for you.

The average tree removal cost starts from around $500 and can get as high as $1,000. Per tree, the price ranges from $150 to $1,500.

Factors to Consider While Tree Cutting 

Unfortunately, taking this living thing down is not as easy as tying a rope and having some truck pull it from the ground. How much it costs to remove the tree depends highly on several factors. Two significant ones are the height of the tree/s and the complexity of the work to be done. TreeRemoval.com, a cutting cost expert, has summarized the basic expenses in its website.

On average, the tree cutting service rate depending on the height is as follows:

25-feet tall – between $150 – $500

25-feet to 75-feet tall – between $200 – $1,000

75-feet tall and higher – minimum of $1,500

In a nut shell, if the tree is high, there is a need for the contractor or the worker to climb it up to be able to cut it to smaller chops. This also makes the labor a little more complicated.

As the client, you have to be specific with what you want. Also, you have to understand how the services will be rendered so that in the end, you will not regret any of your decisions. There are a lot of questions to answer.

HomeAdvisor has enumerated a few more factors to consider in canvassing for tree cutting service rate.

The removal costs also depend highly on the condition of the trees to be disposed. The contractor needs to check and assess this first by visiting your area before you both agree on the services and the final cost.

An arborist, an expert in the health and care of trees, is the best person to run to for the “check up” of your trees. The job is especially significant if the trees do not seem to be growing in its expected position or are leaning, or when the tree species are growing cavities and decay. If this is so, you cannot just have it removed readily and without caution.

Other important conditions to check are those of the trunk and the branches. Some trees split and may fall apart when cut, so extra care will be needed. Meanwhile, some of the trees’ branches may be too weak and can crack easily.

Are the trees to be removed near your home or near a structure? If yes, you have to know that the tree removal cost will be affected and can either rise or fall by 25% to 50%. This is because it dictates the complexity of the cutting job.

It is a lot easier to remove the trees if they are meters away from electricity cables and the building itself. On the other hand, if it is near hazard, of course the workers will take the necessary precautions and remove the trees slower.

The type of trees to be cut is also considered in the pricing. Palm trees, for instance, grow in different heights. They also have teeth-like parts that need to be roped for the entire tree to be easily pulled down.

Meanwhile there are pine trees that grow in different breeds or species. Because they vary, the removal procedure may also need special treatment. The laborers have to wear safety gears during the cutting too, to avoid blisters to reach their eyes. 

An oak tree is quite a tedious tree to remove because of its strength and being very solid. This requires more effort and time, and therefore more cost. Stronger equipment will be used to do the job.

Extra Services

Do you need or want the tree/s to be hauled away from your property? If your answer is yes, you need to consider the expense, since the contractor will charge extra for the hauling. This ranges from $50 to $75 depending on your negotiating power and depending on the tree parts that you need to dispose. If it is the trunk of the tree, it will cost up to $100.

If your answer is no, then you better figure out how and where to keep those limbs after the cutting.

There is another option available if you do not want your trees hauled away. This option is more expensive, though. You may have them chipped, also for an extra cost. You will need around $75 or more if there are more trees.

Do you want the stump removed? Again, this will cost you extra, especially because it needs a special equipment to be completely removed. A contractor and a possible sub-contractor will charge around $60 to $350 per stump. One factor that will determine the exact price is the condition of the stump. If it is rotten and old, it will pretty much cost lower than if it is new and solid.

Do you want to have the logs split for firewood? This will be possible if your contractor has an available log splitting machine. You will be charged an extra $75 for this.

DIY Tree Removal

If by chance you want to try doing the tree removal on your own, either to save or to just try out something new, then you have to remember all the same aforementioned factors to consider. But the more important reminder is to stay away if the job entails a huge hazard. You would not want to risk your life on a tree project if you know there is always professional help available. These contractors are only a call away; do not hesitate.