It is the first question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is that it depends on the tree. A small ornamental tree in an open front yard is a very different job from a tall pine leaning over a roof. This guide covers typical prices, what drives them, and how to get a quote you can trust.
Typical Price Ranges in 2026
National cost guides put most tree removals somewhere between a few hundred and a couple of thousand dollars. Angi reports a range of about $200 to $2,000 or more, with an average of around $750. HomeGuide reports that most removals fall between $400 and $1,200, with small trees as low as about $200 and large or complicated removals around $3,000. Very tall trees and difficult jobs can cost more than that.
These are national figures from 2026 cost guides, not our prices. The only way to know what your tree will cost is to have someone look at it. That is why our estimates are free, and why you get the plan and the price in writing before planned work begins.
What Drives the Price
- Height and trunk size. Bigger trees take more time, more rigging and more cleanup.
- What is under and around it. A tree that can be dropped into an open yard costs less than one that has to come down in pieces over a house, fence or driveway.
- Access. Locked gates, slopes, soft ground and backyard-only access mean more work by hand.
- Condition. Dead, rotten or storm-damaged trees can break in unexpected ways and need extra care.
- Power lines. Trees touching or near lines need the utility company first, which can change how and when the work happens.
- Cleanup. Hauling everything away costs more than leaving the logs for firewood or the chips for mulch.
- The stump. Stump grinding is usually priced as a separate add-on.
Ways to Keep the Cost Down
- Do several trees in one visit. Once the crew and equipment are on site, extra trees are usually less work to add.
- Keep the wood. Hauling is a real part of the price. Firewood-length logs or a pile of chips can stay with you.
- Do not wait for a dying tree to fall. A tree that has already split or come down is harder and riskier to remove, and right after a big storm everyone is calling at once.
- Make access easy. Move vehicles, open gates, and point out sprinkler lines, septic areas and buried pet fences before work starts.
How to Compare Quotes
- Get it in writing. The quote should say what is included: cleanup, hauling, stump grinding, and whether the logs stay or go.
- Ask about insurance. A falling limb can damage a house or a car. We carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance.
- Watch out for topping. A crew that offers to chop the top off a tree instead of removing it or pruning it properly is selling a cheaper job that weakens the tree.
- Be careful with pay-first offers after storms. Be wary of anyone going door to door who wants full payment before any work is done.
Getting a Free Estimate in Asheboro
We are based in Asheboro and serve all of Randolph County and the rest of North Carolina and South Carolina. Call or text our main phone at (336) 523-8278 or our alternate phone at (336) 479-4339. A photo or two of the tree helps us understand the job before we visit.