How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Atlanta, GA? [2026 Data]

Tree removal costs in Atlanta average $751, and most residents pay somewhere between $200 and $2,002. Your exact costs will depend mostly on the size and height of the tree you need removed, but the proximity to your home and other structures, the method your specialist uses, and even the species of tree can influence your costs.

Tree Removal Cost Factors

Some residents in Atlanta pay as little as $150 for tree removal services for small trees, while larger trees can cost as much as $10,010 to remove. Pricing will depend on many factors, so be sure to consider the following to get an accurate estimate for your project.

Size

A tree's size affects several main tree removal cost factors—the removal method, how long it takes to cut down, the accessibility to higher branches, and possible interference from other trees, power lines, or structures. For example, take a look at the primary tree removal price ranges by size:

The price for tree removal can climb much higher if it’s over 80 feet high. At this stage, your team will need to bring in a crane to access its branches, which will cost an additional $500, at a minimum, including the truck rental and additional staff.

Also, keep in mind that trees get wider with age, making the trunk more difficult and time-consuming to cut. In many species, branches and root systems also expand quite far in either direction, adding up to a possible multi-day project to safely remove the tree from the area without affecting other utilities.

Type

Some trees can grow to a very stately 100 feet tall or more, which means removing them can drive prices much higher than average. As such, the tree species you’re removing will affect your costs.

Oak trees and hickory trees are the two most popular hardwood species in Georgia, and these can both grow to 100 feet tall or more. The loblolly short-leaf pine is the most prevalent softwood species in Atlanta, and while the tree itself is easier to cut through, the species can grow to over 150 feet tall, potentially making removal very expensive.

Here are the costs for various types of tree removal:

Cleanup and Debris Removal  

Most of the time, you aren’t going to want to keep the tree stump after the tree is removed. Stump grinding costs between $130 and $430, on average.

Removing a tree can also leave behind a trail of branches, bark, leaves, and the trunk itself. The company might haul away your tree for about $80, put it through a chipper for an average cost of $100, or split it into firewood for your home at about $80.

Location and Accessibility

The location of the tree can play an important role in the tree removal cost for a few key reasons, one of the most important of which is the proximity to your home and other structures.

Trees that are close to your main structure, outbuildings, or fences are riskier to take down, so the tree removal process takes much longer, driving labor and equipment costs higher. The average lot size in Atlanta is just over 7,500 square feet, so the chance of close proximity to a structure is high. This is one reason why the average tree removal costs in Atlanta are above the national average.

Luckily, most of the power lines in Atlanta are buried, so you won’t have to pay extra for safe removal near electrical lines or poles. In other cities, this can dramatically increase costs and may involve additional permits and specialists.

Tree Removal Pro Costs

Almost all of your total will go toward labor, and since the cost of living in Atlanta is 8% higher than the national average, you can expect the cost of hiring a tree removal specialist in Atlanta to be higher than it would be in most other cities. While the labor is expensive, hiring a pro is always a good idea, even if you know how to remove a tree properly, as mistakes can be costly.

In addition to labor costs, you’ll also need a tree removal permit to remove any tree with a diameter of 6 inches or greater at 4.5 feet above the soil level. For pines, which are the most common softwood species in Atlanta, you’ll need a permit if the diameter is 12 inches or greater at the same height.

Unless you’re removing a dead, dying, or diseased tree, you may have to pay “recompense,” which adds $100 per tree to your total, plus $30 for every diameter inch. You can contact the city or ask your tree removal professional to calculate your recompense costs based on the actual trees you’re removing.

Does Removing Trees Increase Home Value?

In most cases, removing trees won’t increase your home value, and it may actually decrease curb appeal, which can bring down home value. The only exception would be if you’re removing a tree that’s dead, dying, diseased, or located dangerously close to your home or another structure. In these cases, buyers may see the tree as a liability and may be willing to pay more for your home if you remove it before the sale.

How Angi Gets Its Local Cost Data 

To help homeowners plan their next project, Angi provides readers with carefully researched cost data and upholds strict editorial standards. We start with national average project costs, which we collect by analyzing competitor information, retailer material costs, and input from professional contractors. We then apply local price index data to calculate location-specific estimates that reflect what homeowners typically pay in their local area. To do that, we use data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), including its Regional Price Parities (RPPs), which measure price differences across cities. This helps us account for differences in labor, materials, and overall cost of living, so estimates in higher- or lower-cost areas better reflect real-world local pricing.

Every estimate undergoes a thorough editorial review to verify accuracy, consistency, and alignment with observed market conditions.

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