{"id":12984,"date":"2022-10-07T21:27:42","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T21:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=12984"},"modified":"2025-12-27T19:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T19:58:47","slug":"tree-trimming-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees are wonderful. They provide shade and visual appeal and give your home an established feel. But like all landscaping, they also need TLC. On average, you can expect to pay between <strong>$412 and $612 per tree<\/strong> for trimming services.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A number of factors affect the cost, of course, including the type, size, and number of trees on your property, the tree\u2019s health, and accessibility. You might pay as little as <strong>$80<\/strong> to trim a small tree and up to <strong>$1,840<\/strong> for a large tree.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide draws data from both big and small cities across the U.S., so you can better estimate how much trimming a tree will cost in your region.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ba4bfe1d-1dd7-492c-8c5c-e1b38cd67e38\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/#0-cost-by-location\" style=\"\">Cost by location<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/#1-cost-estimator-by-tree-size\" style=\"\">Cost estimator by tree size<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/#2-cost-by-type-of-tree\" style=\"\">Cost by type of tree<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/#3-cost-of-diy-tree-trimming\" style=\"\">Cost of DIY tree trimming<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/#4-other-factors-that-affect-cost\" style=\"\">Other factors that affect cost<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/#9-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-cost-by-location\"><span id=\"cost-by-location\">Cost by location<\/span><\/h2>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 75.53% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/f6cb953d-a0aa-48e2-9d17-bf6df4c6e20e?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LL: Tree Trimming Cost by Location\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location matters. Tree services cost more in areas where labor costs are higher, such as urban and coastal areas.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location is especially relevant if you live in an area prone to severe weather events, such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Tree service companies are typically extra busy after big storms, and they may jack up their prices for a while.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below offers a snapshot of the average costs to trim a tree across the country:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average cost per tree (including labor and materials)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northeast U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portland, ME<\/td><td>$390 &#8211; $579<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston, MA<\/td><td>$493 &#8211; $731<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southeast U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orlando, FL<\/td><td>$402 &#8211; $598<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Atlanta, GA<\/td><td>$397 &#8211; $591<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Midwest U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madison, WI<\/td><td>$427 &#8211; $634<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Detroit, MI<\/td><td>$438 &#8211; $650<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northwest U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missoula, MT<\/td><td>$390 &#8211; $580<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boise, ID<\/td><td>$396 &#8211; $588<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southwest U.S.<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Las Vegas, NV<\/td><td>$392 &#8211; $583<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phoenix, AZ<\/td><td>$403 &#8211; $600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cost-estimator-by-tree-size\"><span id=\"cost-estimator-by-tree-size\">Cost estimator by tree size<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tree-trimming-1.jpg\" alt=\"Arborist wearing safety gear using a chainsaw to trim a tree while secured with ropes against a bright blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-40677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tree-trimming-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tree-trimming-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tree-trimming-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/tree-trimming-1-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pro trimming a tree. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/baumkletterer-mit-sage-und-klettergurt-holzfaller-bei-der-arbeit\/172877173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomas S\u00f6llner<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unquestionably, the greatest factor affecting the cost of tree trimming is the size of the tree. Taller trees and trees with large canopies are more difficult to trim, so you\u2019ll typically pay more.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros typically consider a tree \u201csmall\u201d if it\u2019s less than 30 feet tall and \u201ctall\u201d if it\u2019s 60 feet tall or more. Anything in between could be considered medium or average in size.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tree height<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical cost for trimming (per tree)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 30 feet<\/td><td>$80 \u2013 $420<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 \u2013 60 feet<\/td><td>$210 \u2013 $790<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 60 feet<\/td><td>$470 \u2013 $1,840<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, the larger the tree and the more work required, the higher the cost to trim it. To get a precise quote for your specific tree, consult with a local tree service company.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-cost-by-type-of-tree\"><span id=\"cost-by-type-of-tree\">Cost by type of tree<\/span><\/h2>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 79.86% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/f84a49bb-d231-433b-9d40-ca887bb92f13?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LL: Tree Trimming Cost by type of Tree\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from size, the cost of tree trimming also depends on the type of tree. Some types of trees are taller, have thicker branches, or present other challenges that make them harder (and therefore more expensive) to trim.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table provides an estimate of the cost to trim some of the most common types of trees in the U.S.:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of tree&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average cost to trim (per tree)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oak<\/td><td>$230 \u2013 $1,480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pine<\/td><td>$210 \u2013 $1,630<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palm<\/td><td>$100 \u2013 $1,330<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cypress<\/td><td>$150 \u2013 $1,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crepe Myrtle<\/td><td>$80 \u2013 $350<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Oak:<\/strong> An oak tree needs trimming when its branches are too close to power lines or buildings. It\u2019s important to trim an oak tree regularly to keep it healthy and prevent it from causing damage.<\/li>    <li><strong>Pine:<\/strong> Pine trees typically require trimming every two to four years to keep them healthy and prevent them from growing too big.<\/li>    <li><strong>Palm:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Palm trees grow pretty quickly in warm climates, so they need to be trimmed regularly to get rid of dead fronds and prevent overgrowth. However, avoid cutting all the fronds off your palm tree during trimming, as this could kill the tree.<\/li>    <li><strong>Cypress: <\/strong>You\u2019ll need to have cypress trees trimmed annually to maintain their neat and tidy conical shapes.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Crepe myrtle:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-pruning\/\">Crepe myrtles require trimming<\/a> once a year to prevent them from becoming overgrown or diseased.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-cost-of-diy-tree-trimming\"><span id=\"cost-of-diy-tree-trimming\">Cost of DIY tree trimming<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, you can expect to pay between about <strong>$140 and $1,100<\/strong> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/landscaping-must-have-pruning-tools\/\">tools you need to trim a tree<\/a>, including pruning shears and a tree trimming saw. The cost will depend on the tools you already own.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That being said, once you\u2019ve bought the equipment, you own it for life. The best argument against DIY tree trimming is safety. The combination of chainsaws, heavy limbs, and great heights makes this job extremely perilous. Our advice: Let a pro handle it.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-other-factors-that-affect-cost\"><span id=\"other-factors-that-affect-cost\">Other factors that affect cost<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are still more factors that can affect the cost of tree trimming for your property, such as:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-number-of-trees\"><span id=\"number-of-trees\">Number of trees<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pros generally charge by the tree, so naturally your cost rises for each additional tree.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, some pros give discounts on trimming multiple trees since the tree service company is already onsite at your property. So, the second or third tree probably won\u2019t cost as much to trim as the first.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-accessibility\"><span id=\"accessibility\">Accessibility<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about the location of your tree. Will it be easy for the tree service company to reach its branches? If so, you can expect lower costs because the job will be quicker and less difficult than it would be for a tree in a tough spot.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees are less accessible, and therefore more difficult and expensive to have trimmed, when they are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Near power lines<\/li>    <li>Near your home or another building&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Near a body of water&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Very tall&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-tree-health\"><span id=\"tree-health\">Tree health<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the tree is in good health, it will be easier to trim, and your service will cost less. However, if the tree\u2019s health is poor\u2013such as if it has many dead branches or is infested by pests\u2013it will be more difficult to trim, and you\u2019ll have to pay your tree care pro more to trim it.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-time-of-year\"><span id=\"time-of-year\">Time of year<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most trees, winter is the best time of year to trim because growth is dormant and the lack of leaves makes it easier to see and trim the branches. For this reason, tree care companies tend to be busier in winter, and they may raise their prices.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you might be able to save money by hiring a tree trimming service in the off-season, trimming at the wrong time of year could be bad for your trees.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-faq\"><span id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755222867078\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best time to trim trees?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best time to trim trees is in the late fall or early winter. This is when the tree\u2019s leaves have dropped, and the branches are at their weakest.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>For more information, read our guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-trim-bushes-and-trees\/\">When to Trim Bushes and Trees<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755222876120\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often should trees be trimmed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Generally, trees should be trimmed every 3-5 years.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755222882453\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the dangers of tree trimming?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are several dangers associated with tree trimming, including electrocution, falls, and injuries from flying debris. These are some of the many reasons it\u2019s a good idea to hire a trained professional.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-healthy-trees-happy-home\"><span id=\"healthy-trees-happy-home\">Healthy Trees, Happy Home<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tree trimming is an important part of maintaining the health of your trees, and it can also be a great way to improve the look of your property. However, if you have a large tree or a complicated trimming job, you may end up paying more.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\">Get quotes<\/a> from multiple tree care companies in your area to find the best price without sacrificing quality work. We also provide <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/yard-clean-up\">yard cleanup services<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Maria Isabela Reis contributed to this article.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/cost-to-seed-lawn\/\">Lawn Seeding Cost Guide<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-mowing-cost\/\">Lawn Mowing Cost Guide<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-aeration-cost\/\">Aeration Cost Guide<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-dethatching-cost\/\">Dethatching Cost Guide<\/a><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-fertilization-cost\/\">Lawn Fertilization Cost Guide<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Two workers in a lift trimming a tree branch. Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/two-male-service-workers-cutting-down-big-tree-branches-with-chainsaw-from-high-chair-lift-platform\/453594622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bilanol<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a professional to trim trees in your yard typically costs $412 to $612 per tree. 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