How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? (2026)
Tree removal quotes range from $250 backyard jobs to $3,000+ crane jobs — here's what drives the price and what the market charges in 2026.
Quick answer: 2026 US tree removal: small (<30 ft) $200–500 · medium (30–60 ft) $450–900 · large (60–80 ft) $800–1,500 · very large (80+ ft) $1,200–2,000. Stump grinding +$100–300 · emergency ×1.5 · difficult access ×1.3. Permits may be required — check your city.
By tree size
- Small (<30 ft): $200–500
- Medium (30–60 ft): $450–900
- Large (60–80 ft): $800–1,500
- Very large (80+ ft): $1,200–2,000
- Crane-assisted mega jobs: $3,000+
Add-ons and multipliers
- Stump grinding: +$100–300 (by diameter)
- Emergency service: ×1.5
- Difficult access (fence lines, power lines): ×1.3
- Log hauling vs leaving on site: +$50–150
What changes the price most
Two factors dominate: height and access. A 70-ft tree with open truck access drops in half a day. The same tree over a pool and power lines needs climbing and rigging — triple the labor hours. Height sets the crew size and equipment; access sets the time on site.
When cheaper options work
Fallen trees (already on the ground) cost 30–50% less to remove — no climbing. Trees near open fields can be felled whole. If a quote assumes climbing on an open-access tree, ask for the fell-whole price.