How Much Do Professional Tree Removal Services Cost
Considering professional help to manage or remove trees on your property? One of the first things on your mind will likely be the potential cost involved and how to budget effectively for professional tree services in your area.
Below, we’ll explore the various elements that influence the price of tree removal, helping you understand what goes into a quote and what you can expect for your specific situation.
This guide won’t provide you with an exact price for tree removal, but it will examine the main factors that can make it cheaper or more expensive. This will help you to understand the pricing structure of tree removals and allow you to find the best possible price for your professional arborist service.
Tree Removal Cost Breakdown
While we’d love to give you a straightforward number, the truth is, the cost of professional tree removal isn’t a fixed price. It’s influenced by several key factors unique to each tree and property. Understanding these will help you see how they apply to your specific needs. Here are the main considerations that factor into professional tree removal pricing:
Tree Characteristics: The size and species of the tree are major cost determinants. A towering, mature gum tree, for example, or a large palm tree removal will require more resources, expertise, and time to tackle safely than a smaller, younger ornamental tree. The type of wood can also play a role; some trees are denser or have more complex growth patterns that increase the effort required, leading to a more costly service.
Location in your Yard: Where exactly the tree sits on your property significantly impacts the job. Is it in an open backyard with easy access for a stump grinder, or is it nestled between your house, a fence, and power lines? Trees in confined spaces, on steep slopes, or those requiring special rigging to avoid damaging surrounding property will inevitably be more complex and costly to remove than ones sitting accessibly in the open. Important elements to consider with the location are:
- Front yard vs backyard
- Vehicle access to the site
- Nearby power lines
- Nearby buildings
- Structures below the tree (swimming pools, glass houses, sheds etc)
Safesty Considerations: As well as adding to the difficulty and time of a job, safety measures for dangerous jobs often require additional equipment, strategies and expenses. These include:
- Extra safety lines
- Extra crew members
- Elevated work platforms
- Traffic management
- Cherry pickers
- Cranes
- Electricity shutdowns
Tree Health and Condition: The overall state of the tree can influence the removal process. A tree that is actively diseased, structurally unsound, or has sustained storm damage may present additional hazards to our tree removal teams, requiring more cautious and specialised techniques to ensure safety for both our crew and your property. Complexities like these can add to the time taken to complete the job, and the level of skill needed to work around them.
Time of Year: The time of year will dictate not only the conditions for removing a tree, but also how busy the tree service is. Summer and spring are often very busy times for tree services, however during autumn, you may find the chance to save on tree removals.
If you’re doing a deciduous tree in autumn when the leaves are off, then it’s a whole lot easier to do than if it’s full of leaves in spring. Our experts report that it can cost as much as 25% more to remove a large tree full of leaves than one without leaves, due to the extra weight and difficulty of the foliage.
Tree Removal Permit Requirements: Rules and regulations around removing private trees are made and enforced by local councils. Many of these will require residents to apply for a permit before they can remove a tree on their land. These permits often have costs associated that can be expensive depending on the type of tree, size, condition and location. Be aware of these costs before you begin so that you can more accurately calculate the total costs.
Extra Services: Beyond simply felling the tree, consider what other services you might need. Will tree stump poisoning do the job? Do you want the stump ground down to below surface level, or are you happy for it to stay put (though we always recommend complete removal)? Do you need us to chip and remove all the debris, or will you handle some of the cleanup? Additional services like these, or even pruning nearby branches for access to the tree being removed, will be factored into the overall cost.
Knowing these factors will give you a clearer picture of what influences the cost of professional tree removal services and how they might apply to your specific needs.
The Jim’s Difference
Calling Jim’s Trees tree removal service means more than just having a tree cut down; it’s an investment in the safety, appearance, and long-term health of your property. You’re securing expert knowledge, specialised equipment, and skilled operators who can handle even the most challenging tree removal jobs efficiently and safely. On top of all that, our jobs are all covered by an industry-leading $10 million insurance policy.
Ready to learn more about professional tree removal services in your local area? Call us today! Our local providers are ready to discuss the services we offer, assess your specific tree removal requirements, and provide you with a no-obligation, free quote tailored precisely to your property’s needs.
Tree Removal Cost FAQs
Does tree removal costs include roots?
Tree removal generally refers to the removal of the above ground portions of the tree. This would include the trunk, branches, and leaves. The roots are generally not included in tree removal cost, unless stump removal is being looked at as an additional service.
How can I estimate how much it will cost to remove my tree?
As discussed in our guide, the cost of removing a tree will vary depending on the size and type of tree, as well as the location. All of our costing is similar across the country, but can vary with the species that are more common is certain states.
If you need a tree removed, give us a call today on 131546 or fill out our online quote form today.
