Cost Data · Updated June 2026

Tree Removal Cost in 2026

Aggregated price ranges across 7 U.S. cities, normalized to per tree. National average for a typical project: $674–$1,553.

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National price range by project size

Low–mid–high cost in USD per tree.

Small treeUp to 30 ft, easy access (e.g. small pine, dead crepe myrtle)

$198–$491

Medium tree30–60 ft, some obstacles (typical oak or maple)

$555–$1,262

Large tree60+ ft or near power lines / structures

$1,427–$3,155

Tree Removal cost by city

Typical mid-tier project price range. Click a city for full local context, factors, and provider availability.

City	State	Small	Medium	Large	Local page
Asheville	NC	$273–$720	$764–$1,852	$1,964–$4,631	Asheville →
Charlotte	NC	$235–$692	$658–$1,778	$1,692–$4,446	Charlotte →
Fayetteville	NC	$237–$585	$664–$1,505	$1,706–$3,762	Fayetteville →
Greensboro	NC	$195–$514	$545–$1,321	$1,400–$3,303	Greensboro →
Hickory	NC	$247–$456	$692–$1,172	$1,780–$2,930	Hickory →
Raleigh	NC	$225–$665	$629–$1,710	$1,616–$4,275	Raleigh →
Wilmington	NC	$273–$596	$764–$1,534	$1,966–$3,834	Wilmington →

What drives tree removal cost up or down

•Tree height
•Trunk diameter
•Proximity to structures
•Stump removal

Methodology

Cost ranges on this page reflect typical pricing for tree removal projects across the 7 U.S. metro markets where Hire Local Crew operates. Numbers are normalized to per tree and represent the 25th–75th percentile of recent project quotes (the middle 50% of jobs).

Per-city variation (±12%) reflects local labor cost differences, materials availability, and permit complexity. Numbers exclude high-end custom work (top 10%) and extreme low-end DIY-adjacent jobs (bottom 10%) so the ranges are representative of typical homeowner experience.

For a precise estimate on your specific project, request a free quote from a local provider via the city pages linked above. Data updated quarterly.

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