Tree Removal
Safe Removal of Hazardous Trees
A dead, diseased, or dangerously placed tree is a liability waiting to happen, one storm from falling on your home, a power line, or a person. Tree removal is also genuinely dangerous work, which is why it belongs with trained, insured professionals.
Cost depends heavily on the tree's size, location, and condition. A good tree service assesses the risk, removes the tree safely, and carries the insurance that protects you if something goes wrong on your property.
Abode connects you with local tree removal pros and arborists. Compare specialists, understand the cost, and remove the hazard safely.
Did You Know?
A single mature tree falling on a house can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage, making proactive removal of a hazardous tree far cheaper than the risk.
Tree Removal Cost. How Much Do Projects Cost?
Most projects run between $200 and $3,000. The average price is typically around $850. The $200 to $3,000 range describes removing one tree with clear access, and tree size is the dominant driver across it: under 30 ft is $200 to $500, 30 to 60 ft is $500 to $1,500, and 60 to 80 ft is $850 to $2,500. A tree over 80 ft, any removal needing rigging or a crane near a structure or power line, and storm emergencies run above that range at $3,000 to $5,400 or more, and a dead or hazardous tree costs more rather than less, at $800 to $1,600, because brittle wood cannot be safely climbed. Stump grinding is a separate service with its own pricing and is not included here, and hauling the logs and debris away adds $50 to $250 plus $65 to $125 for chipping.
Typical duration: A few hours to 1 day
| Cost Factor | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $200-$500 | Easier and quicker to remove |
| Medium tree (30-60 ft) | $500-$1,500 | A shade tree that needs climbing or a bucket truck; trunk diameter moves you within the band as much as height does |
| Large tree (60-80 ft) | $850-$2,500 | Mature hardwoods, where rigging and most of a crew day set the price |
| Extra-large tree (over 80 ft) | $1,200-$4,700 | Size alone puts this band above the published range before any hazard is added |
| Near structures or power lines | $2,000-$5,400 | Priced separately from size, because rigging or a crane is what the job needs; a crane adds $500-$2,500 per day on its own |
| Emergency or storm removal | $2,000-$2,650 per crew-day | An emergency two-person crew bills $275-$385 per hour before equipment, and same-day call-outs run 30% to 100% over standard rates |
Cost data verified August 28, 2026. How we source cost data.
08/28/2026
Signs You Need Tree Removal
- A dead or dying tree
- A tree leaning or damaged after a storm
- Branches over your home or power lines
- Disease or pest infestation spreading
- Roots threatening your foundation
Is It Right For You?
Who It's For
- Homeowners with a hazardous, dead, or diseased tree
- Anyone clearing a tree near structures or lines
Who It's Not For
- Trees that trimming could save
- Small saplings a homeowner can remove
What to Watch Out For
Trees near homes or power lines cost more to remove safely
Grinding or removing the stump is typically an added charge
Alternatives to Consider
| Alternative | Better When | Worse When |
|---|---|---|
| Tree trimming | Cheaper when the tree can be saved | Not an option for a dead or hazardous tree |
| DIY removal | Tempting for small trees | Extremely dangerous for anything sizable |
Is It Worth It?
For a hazardous or dead tree, professional removal is well worth it, eliminating a serious risk to your home and safety for far less than the potential damage.
Questions to Ask Your Pro
- Is this tree hazardous enough to require removal?
- Is stump grinding included or extra?
- Are you licensed and insured for this work?
Frequently Asked Questions
Removing one tree typically costs $200 to $3,000, averaging around $850, and size sets where you land: under 30 ft is $200 to $500, 30 to 60 ft is $500 to $1,500, and 60 to 80 ft is $850 to $2,500. A tree over 80 ft runs $1,200 to $4,700, and a removal that needs rigging or a crane beside a structure or power line is quoted separately at $2,000 to $5,400 or more.
The main drivers are the tree's height and trunk diameter, its proximity to structures or power lines, and how accessible it is. A dead or diseased tree costs more, not less, at $800 to $1,600, because brittle wood cannot be safely climbed.
No. Stump grinding is a separate service with its own pricing, though it is often discounted when the same crew grinds the stump while it is already on site for the removal. Hauling the logs and debris away is also separate, at $50 to $250 plus $65 to $125 for chipping.
Tree removal is dangerous, and a professional carries the equipment and insurance to do it safely, protecting you and your property.
Expect a premium. An emergency two-person crew bills $275 to $385 per hour or $2,000 to $2,650 per day before equipment, and same-day storm call-outs run 30% to 100% over standard rates.
A dead, diseased, or hazardously placed tree usually needs removal, while a healthy tree with problem branches can often be saved by trimming.
