Typical ranges
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 30 ft) | $150-$450 | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| Medium tree removal (30-60 ft) | $450-$1,000 | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| Large tree removal (60-80 ft) | $800-$1,500 | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| Very large tree removal (80+ ft) | $1,100-$2,000+ | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| National average tree removal | ~$750 | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| Emergency, storm-down removal | roughly 2-3x normal price | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| Stump grinding or removal | $100-$500+ | HomeAdvisor 2026 |
| Insurance tree-removal coverage limit (if a covered structure was hit) | ~$500-$1,000 | Insurance.com / Allstate, 2026 guidance |
Ranges are published national or regional figures, not quotes. Your pro quotes your job.
Why the range is so wide
Tree removal pricing moves with size, lean, and how close the tree is to your house, a fence, or a power line. A small tree in an open yard with nothing nearby is a quick, cheap job. The same size tree leaning over a roof or close to a line takes more careful cutting and more time, which raises the price even though the tree itself isn't any bigger.
Storm timing matters too. Right after a wide storm event, like an ice storm, every crew in the region is busy at once, so both price and wait time tend to rise together until the backlog clears.
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A phone estimate is only ever a rough guess. Most reliable quotes come from someone actually looking at the tree, since lean, trunk condition, and access to your yard all change the real cost. Ask whether stump work, cleanup and haul-off are included in the number you're given, since those are common add-ons that change the total.
What drives the price up or down around Hugo
Trees near a house, fence, shed, or power line almost always cost more to remove than the same tree standing alone in open yard, since the crew has to control exactly where each cut piece falls instead of dropping it all at once. Tight access, like a backyard tree with no truck access, can add cost too, since equipment and wood may need to be carried or winched out by hand.
On the lower-cost end, a small, open, easy-access tree with no stump work needed will usually land near the bottom of its size range. On the higher end, a large tree leaning toward a structure, with a stump to grind and debris to haul off a tight lot, will often land near or above the top of its range.
Getting more than one quote
For anything beyond a quick, obvious small-tree removal, it's worth getting two quotes rather than booking the first one, especially for a larger tree, a stump, or a multi-tree land-clearing job. Prices for the same job can vary noticeably between crews based on their equipment, crew size, and how busy they are that week.
The one exception is a true emergency, like a tree actively sitting on your roof. In that situation, getting the hazard handled quickly usually matters more than comparison shopping, since water damage and further structural risk can add up fast while you wait.