A compiled reference of 20 verified statistics on tree removal costs in the United States: what removal costs by tree size, what stump grinding and emergency removal add, when homeowners insurance covers a fallen tree, and what trimming and pruning cost. Every figure is drawn from a named cost source, Fixr and This Old House, and independently checked against the original before publishing.
Tree removal cost by size
Cost to remove a tree by height (This Old House).
Source: This Old House (thisoldhouse.com). Track spans $0 to $2,000; bars mark each size band's range.
Key statistics
Key takeaways
Tree work is priced by size and by risk: how big the tree is, and how close it stands to the roof and power lines. The numbers below trace removal by size, the stump and emergency add-ons, and trimming.
Tree removal averages about $435 to $906, depending on the source and tree.
A small tree runs about $150; a very large one up to $2,000.
Stump grinding adds about $100 to $500 per stump.
Emergency removal can run up to $5,000.
Insurance often covers removal when a tree falls in a windstorm.
Tree trimming averages about $450 ($175 to $750).
How we built this report
Every figure was compiled in September 2026 from named cost sources and verified against the original before publishing.
- Compiled from two independent cost guides
Removal cost by size, stump, and emergency figures from Fixr and This Old House; trimming and pruning figures from Fixr.
- Two sources, shown side by side
The two guides define "average" differently (a specific medium tree versus an overall average), so we show both rather than blending them.
- Only explicitly stated figures
We include only numbers a named source states directly, and attribute each inline at the point it appears.
- Independent review
Written by one co-founder, reviewed by the other before publishing.
Scope note: these are national averages and ranges from consumer cost guides and vary widely by tree height and width, species, proximity to structures and power lines, and region; they are directional, not quotes. Fixr's $435 figure is for a specific medium (19-to-24-foot) tree, while This Old House's $906 is an overall average, which is why the two "averages" differ.
Tree removal, by the numbers
All 20 figures, grouped into three themes, each from a named cost source and independently verified against the original.
Removal cost by size
Size is the dominant cost factor, spanning more than a tenfold range. According to This Old House (thisoldhouse.com), removal runs from $150 for a small tree to $2,000 for one over 80 feet, and Fixr (fixr.com) puts the overall range at $400 to $1,100.
Statistic 1
Tree removal averages about $906, with most non-emergency jobs between $820 and $992.
This Old House
Statistic 2
A separate guide puts a medium (19-to-24-foot) tree around $435, with an overall range of $400 to $1,100.
Fixr
Statistic 3
Removing a tree under 30 feet costs about $150 to $450.
This Old House
Statistic 4
A 30-to-60-foot tree costs about $450 to $1,200 to remove.
This Old House
Statistic 5
A 60-to-80-foot tree costs about $800 to $1,500 to remove.
This Old House
Statistic 6
A tree over 80 feet costs about $1,000 to $2,000 to remove.
This Old House
Statistic 7
By Fixr's sizing, small trees run $150 to $400, medium $450 to $700, large $900 to $1,200, and very large $1,300 to $2,000.
Fixr
What this means: The number that matters is set before anyone shows up: a mature tree near a structure is a four-figure job, a sapling is a couple hundred dollars. The two guides differ on the "average" mostly because they average different trees, so the size band is the honest way to budget, not a single headline figure.
Stumps, emergencies, and insurance
The add-ons are where a tree job gets expensive, and where timing matters most. According to Fixr (fixr.com), emergency removal can run up to $5,000, while This Old House (thisoldhouse.com) notes insurance may cover a tree that falls in a storm.
Statistic 8
Stump grinding or removal generally costs about $100 to $500 per stump.
Fixr
Statistic 9
Stump removal is typically a separate service from tree removal, not included in the base price.
This Old House
Statistic 10
Emergency removal can cost two to three times more, as much as $450 to $5,000.
Fixr
Statistic 11
This Old House likewise found emergency removal can cost up to $5,000.
This Old House
Statistic 12
Most homeowners insurance policies cover tree removal if a tree falls due to a covered condition, such as a windstorm.
This Old House
Statistic 13
Proximity to power lines or buildings is a leading factor that raises removal cost.
This Old House / Fixr
What this means: The economics reward acting before the storm, not after. A hazardous tree removed on schedule is a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars; the same tree after it falls is an emergency job up to $5,000, plus whatever it landed on. Insurance helps only when a covered event drops it, not when a known-dead tree finally lets go, which is why a documented look at tree condition (dead limbs, lean, decay near structures) is the cheap side of this trade.
Trimming and pruning
Trimming is the maintenance that keeps a tree from becoming a removal. According to Fixr (fixr.com), trimming averages about $450, scaling with tree size just as removal does.
Statistic 14
Tree trimming costs about $175 to $750, with a national average of about $450.
Fixr
Statistic 15
Pruning runs about $350 to $650, and sometimes more for larger trees.
Fixr
Statistic 16
Trimming a small tree (10 to 20 feet) runs about $75 to $300.
Fixr
Statistic 17
Trimming a medium tree (20 to 30 feet) runs about $150 to $450.
Fixr
Statistic 18
Trimming a large tree (30 to 50 feet) runs about $150 to $800.
Fixr
Statistic 19
Trimming a very large tree (50 to 100 feet) runs about $300 to $1,800.
Fixr
Statistic 20
Larger trees cost more to trim because they require more skill, specialized equipment, and enhanced safety gear.
Fixr
What this means: Regular trimming is the cheap insurance against the expensive failure. Keeping limbs off the roof and clear of power lines, and taking out deadwood before it drops, is a few hundred dollars a visit against a four-figure removal or an emergency call. On a rental or hospitality property, an overhanging dead limb is both a guest-safety hazard and a claim waiting to happen, which is why tree condition belongs on the same documented exterior check as the roof and gutters.
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Quick FAQ
How much does it cost to remove a tree?
Tree removal ranges from about $150 for a small tree to $2,000 for a very large one, according to Fixr (fixr.com) and This Old House (thisoldhouse.com). Fixr puts a medium tree around $435 and This Old House puts the overall average at about $906, with most non-emergency jobs between $820 and $992. Size is the biggest cost factor.
How much does stump removal cost?
Stump grinding or removal generally costs about $100 to $500 per stump, according to Fixr (fixr.com), and is usually a separate service from tree removal. Larger stumps and multiple stumps cost more.
Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal?
Most homeowners insurance policies will cover tree removal if a tree falls due to a covered condition such as a windstorm, according to This Old House (thisoldhouse.com), though coverage depends on the policy and insurer. Removing a healthy or simply unwanted tree is typically not covered.
How much does tree trimming cost?
Tree trimming costs about $175 to $750, with a national average of about $450, according to Fixr (fixr.com), while pruning runs $350 to $650. Cost scales with tree size, from $75 to $300 for a small tree up to $300 to $1,800 for a very large one.
Data sources
Every figure traces to one of these named sources, each checked against the original before publishing. We name each source and show its root domain, but do not hyperlink external sources; internal links stay live.
FixrTree removal, stump, and trimming cost datafixr.com
This Old HouseTree removal cost by size and insurance guidancethisoldhouse.com