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Near structures or power lines adds ~35% on tree work
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Count your trees by height, add stump grinding, trimming, and debris haul-away, set the access difficulty, and get a competitive price range in seconds — then send it as a branded estimate before you leave the property.
Tree removal is priced per tree by height: roughly $200–$500 for small trees under 30 ft, $500–$1,200 for medium trees (30–60 ft), $1,000–$2,200 for large trees (60–80 ft), and $1,800–$3,500 for trees over 80 ft, with stump grinding quoted separately at $100–$400 per stump. Tight access — trees near houses or power lines that must be dismantled in sections instead of felled — adds roughly 25–50%. To price a job, count trees per height tier, multiply by the rate, apply the access factor, and add stump and debris work. The calculator below does it instantly, and QuoteIQ’s tree care software turns the result into a sendable, branded estimate. Plans start at $29.99/mo.
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Tree work is priced per tree, and height is the biggest single driver because taller trees demand climbers, rigging, bucket trucks, and more drop-zone control. The formula: count per height tier × per-tree rate × access factor = base price, plus stump and debris work as separate line items — most removal quotes do not include the stump. The calculator above uses the 2026 U.S. market ranges below. Before quoting, get an aerial look at the property and drop zones with MapMeasure Pro so access surprises don’t eat the margin.
| Work | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 30 ft) | $200 – $500 / tree |
| Medium tree removal (30–60 ft) | $500 – $1,200 / tree |
| Large tree removal (60–80 ft) | $1,000 – $2,200 / tree |
| Extra-large removal (80+ ft) | $1,800 – $3,500 / tree |
| Trimming — small tree (under 30 ft) | $75 – $350 / tree |
| Trimming — large tree (30+ ft) | $350 – $900 / tree |
| Stump grinding | $100 – $400 / stump |
| Full stump removal (roots out) | $250 – $600 / stump |
| Debris haul-away | $75 – $150 / tree |
Tight access changes everything. A tree that can be felled whole is a fast job; the same tree leaning over a roof or under power lines must be climbed, rigged, and lowered in sections — that’s the 25–50% premium, and it’s also where most underbidding happens.
Beyond height and access, price moves with species and wood density, trunk diameter, lean, and condition — dead or storm-damaged trees are brittle and riskier to climb, so they bid higher, and emergency storm work commands a premium. Stump grinding is commonly priced at $2–$5 per inch of diameter as an alternative to flat per-stump rates, with discounts for multiple stumps on one visit. For labor benchmarks across the trade, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics data on grounds maintenance workers (which includes tree trimmers and pruners), and the Tree Care Industry Association for safety and credentialing standards.
A $1,500 large-tree removal isn’t $1,500 in your pocket. Climber and ground-crew labor, chainsaw and chipper fuel, equipment wear, dump fees, and insurance come out first — and tree work carries some of the highest liability and workers’ comp costs in home services, which is exactly why hazardous removals price the way they do. The SBA’s guidance on managing finances is blunt: track costs per job, not per month.
If revenue looks strong but the bank account doesn’t, the bid wasn’t the problem — untracked costs were. QuoteIQ Job Costing attaches labor, equipment time, and dump fees to every estimate so you see real margin per job.
The calculator gets you a number. Winning the job takes a professional quote the homeowner can approve on their phone, a scheduled crew, and an invoice that gets paid the day the chipper leaves — that’s the gap between a free tool and a business system.
Inside QuoteIQ, the number you just calculated becomes a branded estimate you send in seconds, a job on your schedule, and an invoice when the work’s done. AI Estimator speeds up pricing on-site, and Review Multiplier turns finished removals into Google reviews automatically. See everything in the tree care software overview — and if you run other exterior services too, try the free lawn care and pressure washing cost calculators, the detailing price list template, the junk removal cost calculator, or browse all our free tools.
Turn this estimate into a branded, sendable quote in about 60 seconds — then schedule the crew, message the client, and collect payment without leaving QuoteIQ. Plans start at $29.99/mo.
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BigBearCulture · Landscaping · App StoreTree removal costs $200–$3,500 per tree depending almost entirely on height: small trees under 30 ft run $200–$500, medium trees (30–60 ft) $500–$1,200, large trees (60–80 ft) $1,000–$2,200, and trees over 80 ft $1,800–$3,500, with most homeowners paying somewhere around $750–$900 for a typical mature tree. Stump grinding is quoted separately at $100–$400, and tight access near structures or power lines adds 25–50%. Count your trees by tier in the calculator above, then send the result as a branded quote through QuoteIQ.
A large tree (60–80 ft) typically costs $1,000–$2,200 to remove with clear access, and $1,350–$2,970 when it sits near a house or power lines and must be climbed, rigged, and lowered in sections instead of felled — the calculator’s Tight Access toggle applies that 35% factor automatically. Trees over 80 ft run $1,800–$3,500 and frequently more when a crane is required, and dead or storm-damaged large trees bid higher because brittle wood is dangerous to climb. Toggle the access setting in the calculator to see both numbers, and scope the property from above with MapMeasure Pro before you commit to a price.
Stump grinding costs $100–$400 per stump, or $2–$5 per inch of diameter measured at the widest point of the base, with minimum service fees of roughly $80–$160 and discounts of $30–$60 per additional stump on the same visit. Full stump removal — excavating the root system rather than grinding 6–12 inches below grade — runs $250–$600 or more and is usually only necessary when the site will be built on. Stump work is almost never included in the removal quote, so always line-item it: select Stump Work in the calculator above, pick the method, and the range updates instantly for your estimate.
Tree removal is priced for risk and skill, not just time: it’s consistently among the most dangerous jobs in home services, which drives some of the highest liability insurance and workers’ comp premiums in the trades, and a tree near a roof or power lines must be dismantled piece by piece with ropes and rigging rather than dropped. Add chipper and bucket-truck costs, dump fees, and trained climbers, and a $1,500 quote on a hazardous large tree is often a thinner margin than homeowners assume. That’s also why the cheapest bid is frequently the uninsured one — the Tree Care Industry Association maintains the safety and credentialing standards reputable companies carry. Track real costs per job with QuoteIQ Job Costing so risky work stays profitable.
QuoteIQ is the best tree service software for owner-operators and growing crews, combining AI estimating, satellite property measurement, scheduling, invoicing, job costing, and automated review requests in a single app, rated 4.7 stars across 4,100+ reviews. Plans start at $29.99/mo — a fraction of ServiceTitan and below comparable Jobber and Housecall Pro tiers — and every plan includes a 14-day free trial. Price a removal with the rates in this calculator, send the branded quote from the driveway, and follow up automatically. See the full tree care software breakdown or book a free demo.
Walk the property and size each tree by height tier, then price the things photos hide: drop zones, fences, septic fields, power line clearance, slope, and how far debris must be dragged to the chipper. Bid the stump separately, line-item haul-away, and add the access premium whenever a tree must come down in sections — underbidding tight-access work is the fastest way to lose money in this trade. Hazardous or dead trees get priced up, not down, and crane jobs get the crane cost passed through. Build the measurement view with MapMeasure Pro, generate the bid in QuoteIQ estimates, and track larger commercial and municipal work in Pipelines so recurring contracts don’t slip.
Yes — the calculator on this page is free to use and works on any phone or tablet, which matters since tree jobs get priced standing in the customer’s yard. Count trees by height tier, add stump and debris work, toggle the access difficulty, and get an instant range you can copy or print. When you’re ready to send the estimate to the customer, QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial on every plan; a credit or debit card is required to start. Start a trial or keep using the calculator as often as you like.
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