Most tree removals cost somewhere between a few hundred and a couple thousand dollars. Height, trunk size and how close the tree is to your house matter most.
Typical cost by tree height
- Under 30 feet: about $150 to $450
- 30 to 60 feet: about $450 to $1,200
- 60 to 80 feet: about $800 to $1,500
- Over 80 feet: about $1,000 to $2,000 or more
These are national figures from This Old House. Louisville prices tend to fall in similar ranges; a written estimate after seeing the tree is the only exact number.
What raises the price
- Close to the house, garage, fence or power lines (requires sectional rigging)
- Dead or rotted trees, which are less predictable to cut
- No equipment access, so wood has to be carried out by hand
- Very large trunk diameter
- Adding stump grinding or full haul-away
Ways to save
- Remove several trees in one visit
- Keep the wood for firewood instead of paying for haul-away
- Remove dead trees before they fall, when the job becomes an emergency
Call or use the form for a free written estimate.
Sources: This Old House: tree removal cost
Related services: Tree Removal · Stump Grinding
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