How Much Does It Cost To Trim A Tree?

Tree Trimming Cost Factors

The normal expense to trim a tree goes somewhere in the range of $70 and $1100, contingent upon a wide assortment of components. While you may be cited around $140 for a medium-sized tree without any issues, you could pay upwards of $210 or more for a tree with ailments, irritations or potential risks to your home. Here are some different variables that play into the all out expense of tree cutting and how to get the most exact statement from an arborist:

Size and Location

It's nothing unexpected that bigger trees normally cost more to trim than littler trees. Bigger trees have more branches and may require extra hardware, contingent upon their tallness. Here's a breakdown of what you can hope to pay an expert to trim different sizes of trees:

30 feet and under – Trees of up to 30 feet (for example Russian olive or dogwood trees) cost somewhere in the range of $70 and $460 to trim.

30 to 60 feet – Trees in this range (for example crab apple trees) cost somewhere in the range of $160 and $900 to trim.

60 feet and taller – Exceptionally huge trees cost the most. Foresee spending somewhere in the range of $210 to $1100 or more to have huge trees (for example red oak, pine) cut by a star.

How Much Does It Cost To Cut A Tree Down?

But there are some useful considerations which affect cost. They Are:

1 Size. Well this is obvious, but in fact can be very tricky to judge. A tree may look big, but in fact have a slim stem and branches ending in sprays of foliage. This is a bit of an illusion as the squat dense tree with a thick (but short) stem is often much ‘bigger’ in terms of weight to handled.

2. Proximity to valuable stuff like houses, cars, sheds, gazebos etc. (Usually its houses!) The closer a tree is to a building or something that has to be avoided in terms of contact, or even directly over a roof etc, the more expensive it is to remove. This is because smaller bits are removed at a time and often lowered carefully. Cranes offer a quick way round this, but then the cost of crane hire is often prohibitive.

3. Proximity to vehicular access is a reciprocal relationship to the above. The closer you can get vehicles to the base of the tree, the cheaper it will be to remove it. As less handling time will occur.

4. Species of tree. Some trees are covered with very nasty spikes, or their sap is highly toxic (I’ve been smashed by both!) and this can have a big impact on time and thus money.

5. Special circumstances. Well this is my ‘Get out of Jail’ cover-all! Once I was involved in removing a tree on the centre of a round-about in the UK. Not only were there significant traffic considerations/costs, but the tree was a controversial removal and we had a band of (good-hearted) angry protestors, which took significant staff costs to manage. But you would be surprised but the odd things that come up that add time or difficulty to the job and therefore cost.

Broadly speaking, the first three are the big affectors of cost: size, location.

Example one, a beautiful Gum tree very close to a road and nothing else, a slim stem and rarified crown. Very low cost.

How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Fallen Tree?

You are probably thinking about the exact cost needed for your tree removal. This will go to a great extent depend on upon the size of the tree:

Up to 25 Feet Tall – Between $150 to $500

25 Feet Tall to 75 Feet Tall – Between $200 to $1,000

75 Feet Tall or Higher – Minimum $1,500

Also it is related to type of tree involved.

large / Extensive Tree Removal: ~$1500

Pine Tree Removal: ~$200-$1500

Oak Tree Removal: ~$200-$1000

Fallen Tree Removal: ~$75-$150

Tree Branch Removal: ~$200-$300

How Much Does It Cost To Cut Down A Massive Tree?

Cutting down large trees is a very dangerous thing to do. Being a lumberjack has always been considered one of the most dangerous professions because so many men lose limbs or lives in the process.

Generally, branches and boughs are lopped off before the trunk is cut. Since trees normally grow with a weight balance all around, cutting branches puts the tree off-balance. When the trunk is cut most of the way through and the tree begins to lean, the butt of the tree often snaps loose and jumps several feet in the opposite direction, potentially taking a leg off anyone in the way.

So I have seen tree services take half a day to remove a single large hardwood tree, taking the time necessary to do the work safely. My recommendation would be to always trade speed for safety. However, working quickly, leaving branches on, and using proper power tools, the work can be done in a fraction of an hour.

How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Tree Stump?

It depends on the size of the stump. Huge stumps require the use of remote-controlled monster machines that cost five figures. Expect to pay hundreds.

For small stumps, you can easily rent a machine and do it yourself. In Canada, RONA rents units for $150 or so for the day, or 4 hour slots. It’s actually fun.

Start the machine, apply side brake, and swing the machine blade side to side over the stump. It’s great exercise.

Add labour costs to this if a contractor shows up.