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| | | The cost of tree removal varies according to a tree's location, height, width, number of branches and proximity to utility lines or other obstacles, according to Atlanta-Tree.com. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Small trees up to about 30-feet high, such as a Black Mulberry, Dogwood or Russian Olive, with clearance of buildings and utility lines cost about $125-$437 to remove.
- Medium-sized trees from 30-60 feet tall including the Black Alder, Black Gum and Crabapple, that are set apart from buildings and utilities run $175-$900.
- Large trees 60-80 feet high, including Red Oak, Pine and Black Locust, are estimated at $400-$1,000.
- Trees 80-100 feet tall such as the American Ash, Bur Oak and Sugar Maple can cost anywhere from $962-$1,400+.
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| What should be included: | - Tree removal generally includes bringing the tree down to a stump, chipping or hauling away the small branches and cutting the trunk into small sections. Stump removal requires a separate machine, but can be included in the overall price. Roots are generally not included in the bid, though some exposed roots near the stump can be taken care of during stump removal. For an extra charge, the trunk wood can be hauled away. Some services bring along a wood splitter and for an extra fee will split and stack the wood.
- When trees are near buildings, the tree cannot just be knocked over and cut apart. Each end to be cut must be "roped down." The climber ties a rope around the piece to be cut off. After cutting, the section of wood is lowered slowly to the ground.
- If trees are near utility lines, contact the local utility companyfor an inspection.
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| Additional costs: | - Stump grinding pulverizes the remaining tree stump into a pile of sawdust and may be priced separately or as part of the estimate. Large stump grinding averages $169-$300. Small stumps are about $75.
- While branches and litter from the tree removal are cleaned up by the tree crew, the cost estimate does not always include hauling away the large pieces of potential firewood. Some companies charge up to $350 to haul away trunk wood from a 30-foot tree removal.
- Chipping branches may be an extra $65-$150 per hour, if not included in the estimate. Some outfits charge around $50 to haul away the load of chips.
- Hiring an out-of-the-area arborist will cost drive time plus mileage. Arborist consultations can run $125 per hour.
- Check city codes. Some trees -- either on the street or on private property -- are protected in certain areas.
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Article updated April 2007 |
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| Posted by: trailmix4991 in Sunnyvale, CA. | Purchased: February, 2008 |
| Type of Tree: Acacia | Height: 25' |
PG&E cut down our Acacia tree for free, as the branches were near power lines. The tree was 19" DBH ("Diameter at breast height" -- the diameter of the tree stem 4 1/2 feet above the ground). PG&E took away the branch, cut the trunk into pieces, and left the stump.
Afterwards, the contractor that removed the tree (as an independent side job, not related to PG&E) separately agreed to haul away the pieces for $175 and to grind the stump for $220. |
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| Posted by: Nan in Richfield, MN. | Purchased: July, 2008 |
| Type of Tree: Elm | Height: 100 ft |
| We have a large tree in our backyard infected with Dutch Elm Disease. My arms go around the tree about 1/3 of the way around. The estimate I received today seems very high. |
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| Amount: $500.00 per tree |
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| Posted by: Elizabeth in Gainesville, GA. | Purchased: October, 2008 |
| Type of Tree: Oak | Height: 50- 100ft |
| We recieved one estimate that was $2800 for one 100 ft oak tree that was close to our home and split into two section, one section being dead from a lightning strike. We called a second company and they will remove the above mentioned tree along with two others (one 50 ft elm close to the home and a 100 ft oak in front of the house) for $1500 cash, however they will not do any clean up. You can always get in touch with a local firewood business, and they may come and take the wood away for nothing (although you will probably have a mess left behind and small limbs to contend with). It always makes sense to call/ask around. As with any large purchase or contracted service, do your homework. |
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