How the price is calculated
Tree work is priced per tree, and height drives most of the cost: a tree under 30 feet can often be dropped in one piece, a 30 to 60 foot tree is usually climbed and cut in sections, and a tree over 60 feet takes a full crew, rigging and sometimes a bucket truck or crane. The calculator starts from a base price for the job, adds a price per tree for the height you pick, then adds stump grinding, haul-away or emergency service.
Typical US ranges in 2026: a small tree removal runs $300 to $700, a medium tree $700 to $1,500, a large tree $1,500 to $3,000 and very large or hazardous trees $3,000 and up. Stump grinding adds $100 to $400 per stump. Storm and after-hours work often runs 1.5 to 3 times the normal rate. Read how much to charge for tree removal for the full method.
What changes the real price
- Access. A tree in an open front yard costs less than one behind a pool with no gate wide enough for a chipper
- Targets. Wood over a roof, a fence or a power line means rigging and more time
- Condition. Dead and storm damaged trees are less predictable and slower to take down
- Cleanup. Leaving the wood cut into rounds is cheaper than hauling everything away
- Permits. Many cities require a permit to remove certain trees; ask before you book
For tree companies
The same calculator goes on your website with your base prices, your height tiers and your add-ons. Customers see your range at night, and leads arrive with the job, the count, the height and the add-ons they picked. See tree trimming cost and stump grinding cost for the other jobs.