Enter your tree's height, trunk diameter, species, and site access for an itemized 2026 cost range — plus stump grinding if you want it gone too.
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Example: a 40-foot tree, 16-inch trunk, open easy access — species is the only thing that changes below.
| Species | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| Palm Lighter, with a simple unbranched trunk and less cleanup — palms are typically the cheapest tree type to remove for a given height. | $327–$499 |
| Pine / spruce / fir Softwoods are lighter and faster to cut and haul than dense hardwoods — typically the cheaper end of the range for a given size. | $385–$588 |
| Maple / birch / ash Denser than softwoods but not in oak's league — expect a modest step up from a pine or fir of the same size. | $482–$735 |
| Oak / walnut / other dense hardwood Dense, heavy wood takes longer to cut, buck, and haul — oak, walnut, and similar hardwoods usually land at the top of the range. | $607–$927 |
Your calculator result above is specific to what you entered — this table isolates species so you can see how much it alone moves the price.
The real drivers behind a tree removal quote, ranked by how much they move the number.
What's realistically safe to remove yourself, and why liability insurance is the real reason pros cost what they cost.
When a permit is typically required, who to check with, and why HOA rules can add a second layer.
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Get quotes from local pros →Most homeowners pay somewhere between $225 (a small, easy-access tree) and $2,000+ (a large tree, or one near structures or power lines), with a national average around $400-$1,800 and a typical job landing near $900. Very large trees over 80 feet, especially dense hardwoods requiring crane work, can run $3,000-$6,000+. Height and trunk diameter are the biggest levers — use the calculator above for a range built from your actual tree.
In order of impact: height and trunk diameter (the core size of the job), species (dense hardwoods like oak take longer to cut and haul than softwoods or palms), accessibility (a tree near a house, fence, or power lines needs careful piece-by-piece work instead of a straight felling cut), and whether stump grinding is included. Local labor rates and permit requirements matter too, but size and access explain most of the spread between a $300 quote and a $3,000 one.
Yes, meaningfully. Dense hardwoods — oak, walnut, and similar — are heavier and slower to cut and buck into haulable pieces, and usually land at the top of the price range for their size. Softwoods like pine, spruce, and fir are lighter and quicker. Palms are typically the cheapest tree type to remove at a given height: a simple, unbranched trunk with far less cleanup than a broad hardwood canopy.
Power-line proximity is the single biggest accessibility surcharge — often 25-50% or more on top of an open-yard price. The tree usually has to come down piece by piece rather than as a straight fell, sometimes the utility company needs to temporarily de-energize the line before crews can work near it, and the rigging required to control each piece as it comes down adds real time.
Often not automatically — stump grinding is commonly priced as a separate line item, typically $90-$600+ depending on the stump's diameter and whether it's a hardwood species. Some companies discount it if you have both the removal and the grinding done on the same visit. Check the stump-removal checkbox in the calculator above to see it added to your estimate.
It depends heavily on your city or county — many municipalities require a permit for trees over a certain trunk diameter, for protected or "heritage" species, or for trees near a property line or public right-of-way, and HOAs can layer their own approval process on top of that. There's no national standard, so check with your local planning or urban forestry department before removal — see the permit basics guide below for what to ask.
A small tree with a clear drop zone, well away from structures, fences, and power lines, is within reach for someone genuinely experienced with a chainsaw and basic felling technique. Anything tall, anything requiring climbing or rigging, and anything near a structure or power line is a different risk category — a mis-judged fell can total a roof, a fence, or a person, and reputable tree companies carry liability insurance specifically because that risk is real. See the DIY vs. professional guide before deciding.
No — it's a planning-stage estimate built from published 2026 national cost data for the height, diameter, species, and access you enter, not a bid from a contractor who has actually seen your tree and property. Local labor rates, exact lean/lean direction, and site-specific hazards can move the real number up or down. Use it to sanity-check a bid, not to replace one.