Iowa cost guide
Tree Removal cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Tree Removal in Iowa costs an estimated $390 - $1,200 per tree removed, about $835 typical. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per tree removed)
- $390 - $1,200
- Typical
- $835
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
Cost calculator
Estimated cost in Iowa: $390 - $1,180 (1 trees at per tree removed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects tree removal prices in Iowa
- 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.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 80% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Tree Removal companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Tree Removal cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does tree removal cost in Iowa?
About $390 - $1,200 per tree removed, $835 typical. The US range is $400 - $1,200 (HomeGuide).
Is tree removal more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so tree removal runs 2% below the national average.
What affects tree removal prices in Iowa?
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.
How do I find tree removal companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 100 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in West Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Marshalltown, Sioux City and 8 more. Ask each for stump grinding, debris removal, insurance and whether a permit is needed.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.