Know what your tree removal should cost
A 50 ft tree removal costs $650 to $1,050 in 2026, about $17 per ft installed. Across every option it runs from $350 (trimming, not removal) to $2,700 (near power lines).
Four questions gets you an itemised range, adjusted for construction wages where you live. The whole number, up front, before we ask for anything.
What tree removal work costs in 2026
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Open access Clear space to drop it, equipment can reach | $650 – $1,050 |
| Near a house or fence Has to come down in sections | $950 – $1,650 |
| Near power lines Often needs the utility involved first | $1,250 – $2,150 |
| Dead, leaning or storm-damaged Unpredictable and priced for the risk | $1,150 – $1,950 |
| Trimming, not removal | $250 – $450 |
Where the money goes
Crew and climbing
$340 · 40% of the job
Equipment and rigging
$190 · 22% of the job
Hauling and disposal
$150 · 18% of the job
Site cleanup
$90 · 11% of the job
Insurance and permits
$80 · 9% of the job
Tree Removal cost by state
Labour is the part of this job that moves with geography. These are the same 50 ft project, priced against construction wages in each state.
- California $650 – $1,150 +4.6% vs national
- Texas $650 – $1,050 +1.3% vs national
- Florida $600 – $1,000 -6.0% vs national
- New York $650 – $1,150 +4.4% vs national
- Minnesota $650 – $1,150 +4.2% vs national
- Missouri $650 – $1,050 -1.3% vs national
- Mississippi $600 – $1,000 -7.7% vs national
- Montana $600 – $1,000 -5.4% vs national
- North Carolina $600 – $1,000 -3.7% vs national
- North Dakota $650 – $1,050 -0.5% vs national
- Nebraska $600 – $1,000 -6.0% vs national
- New Hampshire $650 – $1,050 +2.1% vs national
Questions homeowners ask
What is the average cost of tree removal?
About $850 for a 50-foot tree with clear access, at mid-range pricing. Small trees under about 25 feet run near $450, and very large trees around 100 feet are closer to $1,700.
How much does it cost to cut down a 100 ft tree?
Roughly $1,250 to $2,150 with open access. If it stands near the house it has to come down in sections, which takes it to about $2,550, and a crane adds around $1,500 on top.
What is the cheapest time of year for tree removal?
Late winter, when crews are least busy and bare branches make the work faster. Storm season is the most expensive, emergency and after-hours work carries roughly a 40% premium.
Is stump removal included in the price?
Almost never. Grinding the stump is about $400 extra, and full removal including roots is closer to $900. Hauling the logs away is also separate, leaving them for firewood saves around $250.
Reviewed and maintained by Anchorcost. Last checked September 3, 2026. Figures are verified against this page's own calculator on every build. How these figures are worked out.