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How much does tree removal cost?

National price ranges for tree removal, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Tree Removal cost

$450 – $5,500

Most homeowners pay around $1,400 for tree removal, or $450–$5,500 per tree. Permit fees add $0–$300.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$450
Typical project$1,400
Premium / complex$5,500
per tree$450 – $5,500
Permit fees$0 – $300
TimelineSame day to 2 days, 1-4 weeks if a permit is required

What drives the price

  • Tree height, species and trunk diameter
  • Proximity to the house and power lines
  • Crane or bucket truck access
  • Stump grinding and debris haul-off
  • Emergency post-storm service

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Tree Removal cost in Miami$500 – $6,500 · +18%Tree Removal cost in Naples$600 – $6,800 · +24%Tree Removal cost in Fort Lauderdale$500 – $6,300 · +14%Tree Removal cost in West Palm Beach$500 – $6,200 · +12%Tree Removal cost in Tampa$500 – $5,700 · +4%Tree Removal cost in Sarasota$500 – $5,900 · +8%Tree Removal cost in Bradenton$500 – $5,800 · +5%Tree Removal cost in Venice$500 – $5,800 · +6%Tree Removal cost in Fort Myers$500 – $6,000 · +9%Tree Removal cost in Cape Coral$500 – $5,900 · +7%Tree Removal cost in St. Petersburg$500 – $5,700 · +3%Tree Removal cost in Clearwater$500 – $5,600 · +2%Tree Removal cost in Orlando$500 – $5,600 · +2%Tree Removal cost in Kissimmee$400 – $5,400 · -2%Tree Removal cost in St. Augustine$500 – $5,500 · 0%Tree Removal cost in Port Charlotte$500 – $5,500 · 0%Tree Removal cost in Brandon$500 – $5,500 · 0%Tree Removal cost in Daytona Beach$400 – $5,400 · -2%Tree Removal cost in Melbourne$400 – $5,400 · -1%Tree Removal cost in Port St. Lucie$500 – $5,600 · +2%Tree Removal cost in Jacksonville$400 – $5,300 · -4%Tree Removal cost in Lakeland$400 – $5,200 · -5%Tree Removal cost in Gainesville$400 – $5,200 · -6%Tree Removal cost in Tallahassee$400 – $5,100 · -7%Tree Removal cost in Pensacola$400 – $5,200 · -5%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Florida?

Florida Statute 163.045 lets a residential property owner remove a tree without a local permit when a certified arborist or licensed landscape architect documents that it poses an unacceptable risk. Otherwise, most cities require a permit for protected species above a size threshold.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.