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| Tree Trimming, or pruning, eliminates dead or dying limbs and dangerous branches. Pruning also allows for healthy new growth and an aesthetic shape. Trimmers quote the cost of each tree separately, based on their hourly rate times their estimate of how long it will take. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Assuming no buildings or utilities are nearby, a 30-foot high tree like a Black Mulberry, Dogwood or Russian Olive will cost $75-$437 to trim, depending on the type and condition of the tree.
- A tree from 30-60 feet tall--including the Black Alder, Black Gum and Crabapple--in the same open area can run $150-$874.
- Trimming a Red Oak, Pine or Black Locust tree just over 60-feet high without obstacles averages $200-$1,000+.
- Tree Help.com offers how-to help for homeowners who want to take care of the trimming. They sell hand-held pruners and loppers at $36 that can be useful on smaller branches and fruit trees. A gas pole pruner runs $179 at Home Depot.com.
- Trimming trees near high voltage electrical lines is dangerous. Contact the local utilities department which is responsible for clearing trees and branches away from lines.
What should be included: | - When trees are near buildings or power lines, the tree limbs cannot just be dropped to the ground. 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. Because this process takes longer, it will cost more.
- Larger jobs result in a greater amount of felled wood. Homeowners have the option to keep it for firewood or pay to have it chipped or hauled away.
Additional costs: | - Clearing deadwood--cutting away dead or broken limbs--from an 80-foot oak can cost about $1,050 with the clear use of a bucket truck, all around the tree. The same tree will cost closer to $1,400 if cut by a climber and no access exists for a truck.
- Emergency work--after hours or weekends--can run around $250 per hour.
- Hiring a trimmer from out of the area usually results in additional drive-time pay.
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| $300 to prune our palm tree |
| Amount: $300.00 per tree |
| Posted by: palmtree in Campbell, CA. | Posted: October 8th, 2007 04:10AM |
| Type of Tree: Palm | Height: 30' |
We have a Washingtonia robusta palm in front of our house -- the tall, thin, common kind. It's around 30' tall. It looks a little bad because the last 10' has a thick, curled-up, shrub-like gray husk from where the palm fronds used to be. We've asked a few tree pruning services, and every one has quoted $300 to prune the palm. They claim it's so expensive because the tree is so tall and they have to specially dispose of palm tree leaves. |
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| Tree pruning |
| Amount: $300.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Mile High One in Denver, CO. | Posted: January 30th, 2008 08:01AM |
| Type of Tree: Silver Maple | Height: 60 ft. |
Pruning of 3 Silver Maples: $950 for the whole job. Trees are located near a fairly busy street and will have some deadwood removed. |
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| Pruning |
| Amount: $300.00 per tree |
| Posted by: a user in mountain view, CA. | Posted: November 7th, 2008 11:11AM |
| Type of Tree: Plum | Height: 20 |
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| Stone Pine with broken branches |
| Amount: $2,600.00 per tree |
| Posted by: A user in San Diego, CA in San Diego, CA. | Posted: December 5th, 2008 02:12PM |
| Type of Tree: Stone PIne | Height: |
We discussed removing the 3 broken branches and 'tipping' the lower branches. They cut everthing away from the lower half. Very unhappy. negotiated paying $1,000. Still very high. |
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| You get what you pay for |
| Amount: $500.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Matt Ostrowski- Tree Medicine in Denver, CO. | Posted: April 25th, 2009 09:04PM |
| Type of Tree: All trees | Height: all heights |
| Contractor: only licensed |
Remember that Tree Care is truly a service that falls into the category of "you get what you pay for". Licensed and Insured companies do cost a little more than the door knockers, but the difference in service can be priceless. Tree work is dangerous and only a trained professional should be allowed on your property. The best way to get a competitive bid is to get at least 3 bids from competing licensed companies. Look on the web. |
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| Pines removed |
| Amount: $300.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Carrie Lazorchak in Ellicot City, MD. | Posted: June 10th, 2009 05:06AM |
| Type of Tree: Evergreen | Height: 60 ft |
| Contractor: Ichabods Tree Experts |
We had several large evergreens removed from around the house, it was nice having a tree expert proform the work. Ichabods Tree Experts in Westminster Maryland www.ichabodstree.com |
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| selective cutting, shaping |
| Amount: $300.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Kurt Zarbock in Advance, NC. | Posted: August 20th, 2009 03:08AM |
| Type of Tree: pin oak and poplar | Height: 60'+ |
| Contractor: Chris's tree service |
Qoute for complete job. cut and haul away debris. Work still to come next week. |
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| idiots on craigslist |
| Amount: $100.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Robert Miserendino in Troy, OH. | Posted: August 20th, 2009 06:08AM |
| Type of Tree: cedar | Height: 20 foot |
| Contractor: 3 fingers |
Some guy on Craigslist is paying 100.00 to remove his dead cedar tree from his property. He wants it cut down and hauled away for 100.00. I Emailed him and told him that I would "make it fall on his property for 100 bux" He wondered why he was getting such high estimates. |
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| Palm Tree Trimming |
| Amount: $270.00 per tree |
| Posted by: a user in Pico Rivera, CA. | Posted: December 10th, 2009 10:12AM |
| Type of Tree: Palm Tree | Height: 30 |
| Contractor: Sals Tree Service |
This company did an excellent job, i have used them before and quality is great. Hauled and cleaned the area nicely. |
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| uprooted |
| Amount: $300.00 per tree |
| Posted by: ranpc in Lindenhurst, NY. | Posted: March 23rd, 2010 07:03AM |
| Type of Tree: pine tree | Height: 25 feet |
| Contractor: Cheap Charlie's |
Pine tree uprooted in storm was leaning on electrical wires. They cut tree down, ground the stump. For $50 more trimmed dogwood that hung over the fence. |
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| Good Deal |
| Amount: $0.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Good Deal in Escondido, CA. | Posted: April 7th, 2010 12:04PM |
| Type of Tree: Various | Height: Various |
| Contractor: Diamond Tree Care |
This guy were not bad at all. The job is done, and no damages resulted. I could note the experience in the contractor which I need to hear when services charge bottom market rates. I was told $300 per day. |
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| Palm Tree Pruning/removal of fronds |
| Amount: $45.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Leonard in Corona, CA. | Posted: June 24th, 2010 01:06PM |
| Type of Tree: Palm | Height: 25 feet |
| Contractor: Sammy's Tree Service |
This man and his 2 co-workers did a fantastic Job! They did all 6 palm trees in my front yard, and cleaned up the whole mess within 4 hours! |
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| Thin Red Oaks |
| Amount: $125.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Homeowner in Fort Worth, TX in Fort Worth, TX. | Posted: August 10th, 2010 08:08AM |
| Type of Tree: Shumard Red Oak | Height: 40' |
| Contractor: Vergara Tree Service |
Neighbors had some live oaks nicely trimmed for $50 a tree by these guys and recommended them. Our trees are quite a bit bigger and have never had a good thinning, so they asked for $150 a tree, but accepted $125. This price did not include haul-off - they stacked on curb for the city's monthly bulk waste pickup. |
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| Pinetree Removal |
| Amount: $400.00 per tree |
| Posted by: BT2 in Atlanta, GA. | Posted: September 27th, 2010 01:09PM |
| Type of Tree: White Pine and Va Pine | Height: 45-145 |
| Contractor: Americut |
Got a couple of quotes ranging from 2500 to 6500 for taking down 2 live pines, 2 dead pines, and one massive 145' tall pine. Best quote was at 400 per tree and 1000 for the big tree. I was pleased with their efficiency and the pine mulch they let me keep. |
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| Tree trimming |
| Amount: $700.00 per tree |
| Posted by: a user in Annandale, VA. | Posted: November 19th, 2010 01:11PM |
| Type of Tree: Beech, Maple, and Gum | Height: 40-80 |
| Contractor: Yellow Bottom Farms (Steve Settle) |
Total spent: $2,000. Three large, mature trees, all near or extending over the house. Two of the three trees over the power and cable lines to the house. Power and cable lines were damaged as a consequence of the tree work. |
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| Tree removal |
| Amount: $1,000.00 per tree |
| Posted by: William Collins in Alexandria, VA. | Posted: November 27th, 2010 08:11AM |
| Type of Tree: Pine | Height: |
| Contractor: S & S Trere & Landscaping (Steve Settle) |
Work was done for neighbor. S & S left large branches in my yard, severely damaged a Japanese maaple more than 20 feet away from the trees. Do not use this contractor. |
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| inside city limits busy street |
| Amount: $125.00 per tree |
| Posted by: soldier of fortune in wichita falls, TX. | Posted: December 9th, 2010 10:12AM |
| Type of Tree: oak | Height: 40 ft |
| Contractor: john campbell |
Wichita Falls,TX general contractor dropped 4 trees on 1 of the busiest streets in the city.no damage and fast clean up. I would recommend them to anybody. |
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| dangerous removal |
| Amount: $1,400.00 per tree |
| Posted by: 540willie in roanoke, VA. | Posted: December 29th, 2010 02:12PM |
| Type of Tree: oak | Height: 70 feet |
| Contractor: Baileys tree care |
best prices i got in roanoke va 5403536330 |
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| Removed hazardous tree |
| Amount: $750.00 per tree |
| Posted by: a user in Amarillo, TX. | Posted: February 7th, 2011 11:02PM |
| Type of Tree: Elm | Height: 58 ft. |
| Contractor: ndcape |
The owners of the company Daniel Satterfield and Mitchell Surtees were very personable ,knowledgeable and experienced. They removed the tree with precision and confidence. The price was more then reasonable> Very satisfied |
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| Complete tree removal |
| Amount: $10,584.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Sue in No. Syracuse, NY in No. Syracuse, NY. | Posted: July 7th, 2011 05:07AM |
| Type of Tree: Norway maples & Coke cherry tree | Height: 2 XLg & 1LG ?? |
| Contractor: Upstate NY Tree Service |
Amount spent was with senior disc 10%. I'm sure I could have done better with someone else but this guy was a smooth talker, he had his men on the sight before I could even sign up for superguarntee and this was late afternoon. My biggest complaint was all his expensive equipment he bragged about had problems with leaking oil, rubber coming off the treads leaving terrible gouges throughout our yard. Pretty much everything was inclusive in this deal down to removing stumps and feeder roots. He made me think I was getting a real deal when he threw in a load of dirt and a 40lb bag of grass seed. Very poorly completed and I was left to water 'til the cows come home. I feel guilty using the water on such a pathectic mess. There's more I could comment about but I won't bore you. |
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| Hazardous tree removed |
| Amount: $1,000.00 per tree |
| Posted by: autumn dove in Ft. worth, TX. | Posted: August 19th, 2011 11:08AM |
| Type of Tree: Silver maple | Height: 40 ft |
| Contractor: Custom cuts tree service |
These guys did a out standing job on removing a large hazardous tree that was over hanging a shed and fence. The owner also took several pics of the removal process and e-mailed then to me while I was at work. I highly recommend custom cuts tree service 817 808 9004 they do work all over the dfw area. Will use them again. |
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| tree removal |
| Amount: $750.00 per tree |
| Posted by: don guiloion in erie, . | Posted: September 25th, 2011 02:09PM |
| Type of Tree: cottonwoood | Height: 60 ft |
| Contractor: millers treeservice |
i had millers tree service from erie pa remove a l60 ft cottonwood tree by my house and they were great at there job and afordable thanks don. |
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| Three Mulberry Trees |
| Amount: $200.00 per tree |
| Posted by: arexjoaquin in Concord, CA. | Posted: November 24th, 2011 11:11PM |
| Type of Tree: Mulberry | Height: 40 |
| Contractor: Craigslist |
I got quotes ranging from 500 - 1800 for trimming 3 trees. Went with the cheapest and ended up paying 100$ more to take more off than originally quoted. Contractor and his helper took 3 days to complete the job..about half the time was cutting up the felled branches to fit in his pickup, so not the most efficient. Cut trees from 40 ft high to 15-20 ft. |
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| Cut down maple |
| Amount: $1,200.00 per tree |
| Posted by: JJC in Terre Haute, IN. | Posted: January 4th, 2012 07:01AM |
| Type of Tree: silver maple | Height: 85 ' |
| Contractor: Allsup's Tree Service |
Had huge, multi-trunk junk maple growing near house. Contractor quoted very reasonable price. Got the tree down in half a day, cleaned up mess very well, left plenty of firewood for the neighbor to take for free. Good quality service at reasonable price, would recommend. I'm having them out again this summer to trim another maple in front yard. |
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| Tree Removal |
| Amount: $800.00 per tree |
| Posted by: a user in Dalecity, VA. | Posted: March 8th, 2012 07:03PM |
| Type of Tree: pine | Height: |
| Contractor: Exterior Service Unlimited |
We had two pine trees taken down beside our house that required alot of cutting limbs an lower them and the service was outstanding,it was a husband and wife family business the clean-up was great with nothing left behind nice and friendly crew.we have had a few tree companys in the past that took our money or never did the whole job.we would recommend this company to everyone. |
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| Ron Portz |
| Amount: $500.00 per tree |
| Posted by: Ron Portz in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. | Posted: August 16th, 2012 06:08PM |
| Type of Tree: all | Height: 100+ |
| Contractor: Portz Family Tree |
YOU ARE ALL PAYONG TOO MUCH. I have worked for several tree service companies and recently started my own. |
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