How this calculator works
Tree removal is the most quote-scattered job in the yard — the same tree can draw bids $1,000 apart. This tool gives you the honest baseline so you can tell a fair price from a fishing expedition.
Height sets the floor, risk sets the ceiling
The size tiers in the calculator track what crews actually price on: how tall the tree is and how much of it can fall freely. A small open-yard tree is an hour’s work. A 70-footer between your house and the neighbor’s fence gets dismantled limb by limb from ropes — same species, triple the bill. Power lines, dead brittle wood, and crane access push real quotes toward (and past) the top of these ranges.
The stump decision
Removal quotes usually end at a flush-cut stump. Grinding costs $125–$450 more per stump and is worth bundling — separate stump visits carry their own minimum charges, and old stumps sprout suckers and host termites while they slowly rot. The calculator’s toggle prices it both ways.
Use the quote checker
Tree work is exactly where the “is your quote fair?” box below earns its keep — paste in the bid you got. And get more than one: with risk-priced work, three bids regularly span 2×. A quote far above this range isn’t automatically a rip-off (access may be terrible), but it deserves the question “what’s driving the price?” — a good arborist will gladly tell you. Clearing the area for a new lawn afterwards? See sod or gravel.
2026 tree removal cost per tree, by size
Professionally removed — felling, limbing, cutting up, and hauling. Stump grinding is priced separately in the calculator. Hazard trees and tight access cost more.
| Option | Low (per tree) | High (per tree) | Typical (per tree) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $150 | $500 | $300 |
| Medium tree (30–60 ft) | $400 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Large tree (60–80 ft) | $900 | $1,900 | $1,200 |
| Very large tree (80 ft+) | $1,300 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
Estimated cost by state
Typical installed range for removing one medium (30–60 ft) tree with stump grinding, adjusted by each state's construction cost index. Your actual project scales with the size and options you enter above.
| State | Estimated low | Estimated high |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $452 | $1,419 |
| Alaska | $604 | $1,897 |
| Arizona | $504 | $1,584 |
| Arkansas | $462 | $1,452 |
| California | $588 | $1,848 |
| Colorado | $515 | $1,617 |
| Connecticut | $562 | $1,766 |
| Delaware | $504 | $1,584 |
| District of Columbia | $525 | $1,650 |
| Florida | $488 | $1,535 |
| Georgia | $473 | $1,485 |
| Hawaii | $672 | $2,112 |
| Idaho | $509 | $1,601 |
| Illinois | $604 | $1,897 |
| Indiana | $536 | $1,683 |
| Iowa | $525 | $1,650 |
| Kansas | $494 | $1,551 |
| Kentucky | $494 | $1,551 |
| Louisiana | $478 | $1,502 |
| Maine | $504 | $1,584 |
| Maryland | $504 | $1,584 |
| Massachusetts | $620 | $1,947 |
| Michigan | $530 | $1,667 |
| Minnesota | $588 | $1,848 |
| Mississippi | $467 | $1,469 |
| Missouri | $567 | $1,782 |
| Montana | $525 | $1,650 |
| Nebraska | $504 | $1,584 |
| Nevada | $536 | $1,683 |
| New Hampshire | $525 | $1,650 |
| New Jersey | $620 | $1,947 |
| New Mexico | $473 | $1,485 |
| New York | $578 | $1,815 |
| North Carolina | $488 | $1,535 |
| North Dakota | $530 | $1,667 |
| Ohio | $557 | $1,749 |
| Oklahoma | $483 | $1,518 |
| Oregon | $546 | $1,716 |
| Pennsylvania | $536 | $1,683 |
| Rhode Island | $572 | $1,799 |
| South Carolina | $494 | $1,551 |
| South Dakota | $488 | $1,535 |
| Tennessee | $494 | $1,551 |
| Texas | $478 | $1,502 |
| Utah | $509 | $1,601 |
| Vermont | $520 | $1,634 |
| Virginia | $483 | $1,518 |
| Washington | $572 | $1,799 |
| West Virginia | $494 | $1,551 |
| Wisconsin | $557 | $1,749 |
| Wyoming | $494 | $1,551 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in 2026?
Roughly $150–$500 for a small tree under 30 feet, $400–$1,200 for a medium 30–60 footer, $900–$1,900 for a large tree, and $1,300–$3,000+ once a tree passes 80 feet. Height drives the price more than anything else.
How much is stump grinding?
About $125–$450 per stump depending on diameter and access, and it's almost always cheaper bundled with the removal than booked separately later — extra stumps ground on the same visit are usually discounted after the first. Leaving the stump saves money today but invites suckers, fungus, and termites — and stumps cost the same or more to grind years later.
Why do tree quotes vary so much?
Because the job is risk-priced. A straight tree in an open yard can be dropped whole — cheap. The same tree leaning over a roof, threaded through power lines, or dead and brittle must be dismantled piece by piece from a rope or a bucket truck. Always describe access honestly when gathering quotes.
Can I remove a tree myself?
Small ornamentals, maybe. Anything taller than the distance to your house, fence, or lines is professional work — chainsaw felling is consistently among the most dangerous DIY jobs there is. This calculator prices professional removal only, on purpose.
Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal?
Usually only when a tree falls on a covered structure in a storm — not for healthy-tree removals you choose to do. If a dead tree threatens a neighbor's property and you ignore it, you may be liable later, which is a good argument for dealing with hazard trees on your schedule, not the wind's.
Disclaimer: Estimates are for planning only and reflect typical ranges, not quotes. Actual costs vary with site conditions, design complexity, local permits, and contractor availability. Pricing approach: national averages cross-referenced from public cost guides, adjusted by a state construction cost index — see our methodology.
Price data sources: HomeGuide, tree removal cost 2026 — $400–$1,200 average; small tree under 30 ft $150–$500, medium $450–$1,200, large over 60 ft $1,000–$3,000+: https://homeguide.com/costs/tree-removal-cost; HomeGuide, stump grinding cost 2026 — $120–$400 for one stump, $30–$60 per additional stump, extra-large stumps $300–$800; $2–$6 per inch of diameter: https://homeguide.com/costs/stump-grinding-cost; Lawn Love, tree removal cost 2026 — up to 30 ft $285–$435, 30–60 ft $435–$870, 60–80 ft $870–$1,160, over 80 ft $1,160–$2,000; national average $850; $9.50–$14.50 per foot of height; emergency removal $450–$3,000: https://lawnlove.com/blog/tree-removal-cost/; LawnStarter, tree removal cost 2026 — national average $630, typical $385–$1,070, $10–$14 per foot; stump grinding $158–$450, stump removal $175–$516; debris hauling +$50–$90, chipping +$65–$125: https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/cost/tree-removal-price/. Last updated: September 2026.