Cost guide
How much does tree removal cost?
Quick answer
Tree Removal costs $400 - $1,200 per tree removed in the US, about $850 on average (HomeGuide, 2026). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per tree removed)
- $400 - $1,200
- Typical
- $850
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in the US: $400 - $1,200 (1 trees at per tree removed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Tree height and trunk diameter.
- How close the tree is to the house, wires or fences.
- Whether stump grinding and wood haul-away are included.
- Tree condition: dead or storm-damaged trees can be riskier to take down.
Tree Removal cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from HomeGuide (2026); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
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- Sprinkler System Installation cost
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- Retaining Wall cost
- French Drain cost
- Landscape Lighting cost
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Tree Removal cost: common questions
How much does tree removal cost?
Nationally $400 - $1,200 per tree removed, with $850 typical, according to HomeGuide. State estimates range from $335 - $1,000 in Mississippi to $470 - $1,400 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of tree removal?
Tree height and trunk diameter. How close the tree is to the house, wires or fences. Whether stump grinding and wood haul-away are included. Tree condition: dead or storm-damaged trees can be riskier to take down.
What should a tree removal quote include?
Ask each company to put stump grinding, debris removal, insurance and whether a permit is needed in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is tree removal cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($335 - $1,000), West Virginia ($335 - $1,000), Louisiana ($340 - $1,000).