Free planning tool
Tree Removal Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost to remove a tree on your property in under 60 seconds. Pricing math is anchored to public market data from Davey Tree, Bartlett, Monster Tree, and 17 local Middle Tennessee operators - the realistic range you'd hear from any honest tree service. Tune the inputs to match your tree and see how each factor moves the price.
Planning estimate based on the inputs below. Final price is locked in after a free on-site visit - we'll text you a written quote within 30 minutes of arrival.
Local market affects pricing
Pick the closest match - height is the biggest cost driver
Measure or estimate across the widest part
Rigging gets more complex closer to buildings
Truck access vs crane required is a big delta
Dead and storm-damaged trees take more time
Why this estimate
- Medium tree - $700-$1400 base range
- Close to structure - +10% (sectional removal with controlled rigging)
Want an exact price?
The calculator gives a planning range. For a flat, written quote you can hold us to, we come out, walk the property, and text you the exact number within 30 minutes - free.
This calculator is a planning estimate based on Middle Tennessee market data and public pricing from major operators. Real-world pricing depends on factors that require an on-site assessment (root system, soil conditions, power lines, fence clearance, neighbor coordination). Final price is set in your written quote, not by this tool.
Tree removal pricing FAQ
How accurate is this tree removal cost calculator?
It returns a planning range, not a binding quote. The math is anchored to public pricing from Davey Tree, Bartlett, Monster Tree, and 17 local Middle Tennessee operators. The range reflects the realistic high and low you'd hear from any honest tree service. A final quote requires an on-site visit because we can't see your root system, soil, power lines, fence clearance, or neighbor-coordination needs through a calculator.
Why does tree removal cost so much?
Most homeowners are surprised the first time. A two-person crew with a chipper, climber gear, ropes, chainsaws, and disposal capability is a $200K equipment package, and a single removal can take 4-6 hours of skilled labor. Add insurance (general liability + workers comp - mandatory for legitimate operators), arborist credentials, and the disposal cost of 2-4 cubic yards of wood chips, and the floor for a small tree is around $400-700. Larger trees and trees near structures cost more because the rigging is more complex - a 60ft oak hanging over a roof has to come down in 8-12 controlled sections rather than a single drop.
Does Tennessee tree removal cost more than other states?
Middle Tennessee is right around the national median. Brentwood and Franklin sit slightly above (high-income suburbs with larger lots and more permit/HOA work). Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet, and Smyrna sit at the regional baseline. Lebanon and rural Wilson County run slightly below. Storm corridors like Middle TN do see surge pricing immediately after severe weather - if you can wait 2-3 weeks after a storm, you'll get baseline pricing rather than emergency rates.
What makes a tree removal more expensive?
Five factors, in order of impact: (1) tree height - the single biggest variable, (2) proximity to structures - rigging cost scales with how close to the house, (3) access - crane jobs cost 50% more plus mobilization, (4) trunk diameter at oversized scale - 36+ inch trunks need more chipper time and disposal, (5) tree condition - dead or storm-damaged trees take longer because riggers can't trust the wood to hold rope loads. A small healthy tree in an open yard with truck access is the floor; a dead 80ft oak overhanging a roof with crane required is the ceiling.
Does the price include stump grinding?
Not usually. Stump grinding is typically a separate $100-$400 line item depending on stump diameter. Most operators (including us) quote removal and stump grinding as a bundle on the same quote, so you see one number. If you want to keep the stump for landscaping, just say so when you book.
Related tree services
Want the full breakdown of what tree removal actually involves? See our tree removal service page or emergency tree removal info.