How much does it cost to remove a tree
National cost guides give a wide range, about $200 to $2,000, because trees vary so much.
Height drives the price more than anything. This Old House, using Homewyse and Angi estimates, lists $150 to $450 for a tree 30 feet or less, and $1,000 to $2,000 for one 80 feet or more.
The stump is often a separate charge. This Old House says stump removal "is usually a separate service." So ask what a bid covers: the stump, the cleanup, and where the wood goes.
Costs at a glance
Nationally, taking down a tree usually costs $200 to $2,000 a job, and removing a stump $70 to $500.
| Job | Typical cost | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Taking down a tree | $200 to $2,000 per job | Sources: [1][2] |
| Removing a stump | $70 to $500 per job | Sources: [3][4] |
| Stumps at the county landfill, per pound | Boundary County fee: $0.05, as of April 1, 2025 | Sources: [5] |
- This Old House, How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in 2026?, updated March 5, 2026.
- NerdWallet, Cost to Remove a Tree: Is It Worth It?, updated April 22, 2026.
- This Old House, How Much Does Stump Removal Cost?, updated March 26, 2026.
- Bob Vila, The 3 Best Ways to Kill Tree Roots, updated September 22, 2026.
- Boundary County, Solid Waste, no date shown, accessed October 28, 2026.
National ranges and official fees from the sources listed, checked October 2026. These aren't prices from businesses listed on Huck's Guide. Costs in Boundary County can be higher or lower.
Tree trimming cost
Trimming takes off limbs and leaves the tree standing. NerdWallet puts trimming at about $200 to $760 a tree, and more than $1,800 for a very tall one. It doesn't name a data source.
Ask for the price per tree and for the whole visit, so two bids line up.
Stump grinding cost
Grinding chews the stump down with a rotating blade. This Old House puts grinding at around $200 and says it usually takes the stump 4 to 6 inches below ground level.
This Old House says most professionals charge $2 to $5 per inch of the stump's diameter, and many set a minimum fee of $75 to $100. Measure across the stump, and the per-inch rate gives you a rough number before any bid comes in.
Tree work costs around here
A tree near a power line can change who does the work. Northern Lights, the electric co-op, says that depending on the job it may trim or remove a tree that threatens its lines, or lower the lines so "the owner's qualified tree contractor can complete the work safely." It may also decide that "the work is the property owner's responsibility."
Source: Northern Lights, Inc., Request Tree Clearing. What the co-op may do checked on its tree clearing page, Oct 28, 2026.
Grinding a stump goes below the surface. Northern Lights says to contact 811 "before every project that disturbs the ground," and that "The 811 service is free."
Source: Northern Lights, Inc., Call Before You Dig. 811 wording checked on the co-op's dig safety page, Oct 28, 2026.
Felling and storm damage: where to look
This guide doesn't cover how to fell a tree or clear storm damage. These official pages cover trees near power lines and safety rules for tree work:
- Northern Lights, Request Tree Clearing: trees and limbs on or near the co-op's power lines, and its numbers for a tree touching a line. Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
- City of Bonners Ferry, Utilities: the city's own electric service, for lines inside its service area. Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
- OSHA, Tree Care Industry: federal safety rules and hazards for tree work. Last checked Oct 28, 2026.
Ask before you hire
These keep two tree bids comparable.
Sources
| Source | What was checked | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary County, Solid Waste | Wood waste and stump fees checked in the county's fee structure effective April 1, 2025 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Northern Lights, Inc., Request Tree Clearing | What the co-op may do checked on its tree clearing page | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Northern Lights, Inc., Call Before You Dig | 811 wording checked on the co-op's dig safety page | Oct 28, 2026 |
| City of Bonners Ferry, Utilities | City electric service checked on the city's utilities page | Oct 28, 2026 |
| OSHA, Tree Care Industry | Topic checked on OSHA's tree care overview page | Oct 28, 2026 |
| NerdWallet, Cost to Remove a Tree (updated April 22, 2026) | Removal range checked in the article | Oct 28, 2026 |
| This Old House, prices by tree height (updated March 5, 2026) | Prices by tree height checked in the article's table | Oct 28, 2026 |
| This Old House, How Much Does Stump Removal Cost? (updated March 26, 2026) | Grinding price, depth and per-inch rates checked in the article | Oct 28, 2026 |
| NerdWallet, Tree Trimming Cost (updated April 22, 2026) | Trimming range checked in the article | Oct 28, 2026 |