Tree service costs depend on your project and location. Check with a local pro for your specific job.
Tree removals are important projects to deal with storm damage, bad diseases, and old trees with rotten trunks that could fall.
It’s important to hire an expert to inspect the condition of your tree, since they will know the best way to safely cut it down and remove it.
Tree removal typically costs a few hundred dollars at the least, but prices will rise quickly if you have multiple trees to remove.
Other price factors include whether the tree is a hardwood species and its height.
While cutting down trees won’t directly impact home value, homebuyers won’t be interested in a house with trees that could fall and cause damage.
When a tree on your property needs to go, it needs to go fast—falling trees can threaten fences, rooftops, power lines and neighbors’ yards. The best option is hiring a local tree contractor to cut the tree down safely. But an often-surprise project like tree removal requires careful budgeting.
For most homeowners in the Dallas area, tree removal costs $773, with projects generally falling between $206 to $2,062. Your final bill depends not only on how many trees you need to get rid of, but also on their height, species, and more.
The first step in arranging a tree removal is to get an estimate for the job, which depends not only on the tree itself but on your Dallas, TX property and access. Here’s what you can expect the experts to review before giving you a quote.
A tree's size affects several main tree removal cost factors—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:
| Tree Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 feet | $150–$450 |
| 30–60 feet | $450–$1,200 |
| 60–80 feet | $800–$1,500 |
| Over 80 feet | $1,000–$2,000 |
The price tends to increase once the tree grows over 80 feet high. At this stage, your team will need to bring in a crane to access its branches, which will cost about $500, including the truck rental and additional staff.
Also, keep in mind that trees get wider with age, making the diameter of their trunk more difficult and take longer 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.
Some trees can grow to a very stately 100 feet tall or more. American ash, bur oak, and maple are considered to be more difficult to remove than others, and therefore, removing them costs more. Here are the costs for various types of tree removal:
| Type of Tree | Average Removal Cost | Important Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oak | $200–$2,000 | Some states forbid the removal of these heritage trees |
| Japanese Knotweed | $2,000–$10,000 | Highly invasive shrub, some states prohibit their possession |
| Aspen | $1,000–$1,800 | Enormous poplar tree, have complex root systems |
| Pine | $250–$1,500 | Older pine trees may have a tap root buried in the soil, requiring specialist removal |
| Palm | $650–$1,500 | Extremely heavy, expensive to remove |
| Maple | $250–$2,000 | Can grow 100 feet high and have large branches |
| Ash | $250–$1,800 | Striking leaf colors in Autumn, can reach 80 feet in height |
| Cedar | $250–$1,500 | False cedars are common in North America while “true” cedars are native to places with high altitudes |
Most of the time, you aren’t going to want to keep the tree stump after the tree is removed. Removing a tree can also leave behind a trail of branches, bark, leaves, and the tree itself. The company might haul away your tree for about $70, put it through a chipper for an average cost of $95, or split it into firewood for your home at about $70.
Professionals use a variety of equipment to take down trees safely, including harnesses, ladders, and sometimes even cranes. That means if your tree is difficult to reach with their equipment, it will take longer to remove and costs will be higher. Make accessibility to your tree as easy as possible to help save money. Keep in mind that if demand is very high, such as right before and after a hurricane, pros may charge more.
Unless you’re digging up a sapling or removing a small leftover tree stump, tree removal isn’t typically a DIY job. The safety concerns, knowledge of how to cut a tree down, and equipment to saw trunks and move tree segments are firmly in the hands of the pros. That means you’ll also need to pay for labor costs.
Tree removal specialists, (a.k.a. arborists, landscape technicians, etc.) don’t usually charge by the hour. Instead, they’ll make an in-person inspection of the trees you want to take down, ask how you want the stump handled, and provide an estimate for the complete job.
When talking to the pros, ask about their schedule and see if you can get an itemized list, if possible. An emergency tree removal is likely to cost more, while you may be able to save money by agreeing to take care of debris yourself.
If the tree removal service doesn’t offer stump removal (which is uncommon), you may want to arrange stump services with another company. Additionally, if you are removing a tree because of a spreading disease like a fungus, it’s a good idea to consult with an arborist who can inspect trees and offer advice on how to take care of remaining trees—and the signs they need to be removed, too.
Removing trees is unlikely to increase home value directly, although it can increase curb appeal by opening up spaces and giving a better view of the roof, porch, and lawn. However, tree removal can still be a vital part of preparing a house for sale, especially if an inspection reveals that trees are in danger of falling due to age, damage, or disease. Homebuyers won’t want to buy a house if there’s a risk of falling trees.
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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