What You Can Expect To Pay for the Removal of Your Tree

Tree removal is a lengthy, complicated process that often requires special licensing to complete. If you have a tree that needs to be removed due to it being in an inconvenient or unsafe location, damaged, or dead, you will want to hire a professional to get the job done right. There are several factors that determine the cost of removing a tree. Here is a useful overview of how much it costs to get a tree removed and why some trees are more expensive to remove than others.

 

The Average Cost of Tree Removal

Although there are several important factors that determine the overall price of having a tree removed, the cost typically ranges anywhere between $75 and $1,500. On average, it costs $650 for basic tree removal. Many companies charge a fee per hour worked and a fee per foot of height.

 

There are three main factors that will affect the cost:

 

• The size of the tree including the height and diameter
• The location of the tree and how accessible it is
• The condition of the tree and how difficult it is to remove

 

The Cost of Extra Services

There are several services that unless directly stated may not be included in the overall cost of having your tree removed:

 

• Stump removal: Although some include stump removal when removing a tree, it is often an extra service that will cost close to $150 depending on the diameter of the stump.
• Limb Chipping or Removal:  If not already included in their basic services, you can expect to pay between $65 and $150 for limb chipping or $50 for limb removal.
• Log Splitting: If you would like to have the wood from the removed tree split for firewood, the average cost is $75

 

Removing a tree is a very risky business that can result in serious injury if not done correctly. Hire a professional today to ensure your tree is removed correctly and safely.