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How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Tuscaloosa?

Typical price ranges by tree size, what pushes the price up or down, and how to get an exact number for your tree.

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Most tree removals in the U.S. cost between $400 and $1,200, with a national average of about $850 (HomeGuide, 2026). A small tree in an open yard can be as little as $200, while a very large or hard-to-reach tree can pass $3,000. Prices in Tuscaloosa follow the same factors, and the only way to get your exact price is an on-site estimate, which is free.

Tree removal cost by tree height

Tree heightTypical cost
Small, under 30 ft$200 to $500
Medium, 30 to 60 ft$500 to $1,500
Large, 60 to 80 ft$850 to $2,000
Extra large, over 80 ft$1,200 to $2,500 or more

National ranges from HomeGuide, 2026. These are estimates, not quotes.

For the two trees Tuscaloosa homeowners ask about most, the same source lists pine removal at $250 to $1,600 and oak removal at $300 to $2,500. Oaks tend to cost more because the wood is heavy and the crowns are wide.

Related costs to plan for

ItemTypical cost
Stump removal or grinding$100 to $500+ per stump
Tree trimming$400 to $900 per tree
Chipping branches$50 to $100
Splitting logs for firewood$50 to $100
Hourly crew rate$100 to $400+ per hour
Lot clearing$1,200 to $8,000 per acre

Source: HomeGuide, 2026.

What makes tree removal cost more?

  • Height and trunk width. Bigger trees mean more climbing, more cuts and more wood to haul.
  • What is under it. A tree over a roof, fence or power line has to be lowered piece by piece with rigging.
  • Access. Narrow gates, slopes and backyards a truck cannot reach add labor.
  • Condition. Dead, rotten or storm-damaged trees can be unpredictable and slower to work on.
  • Equipment. A bucket truck or crane adds cost but can make a dangerous job faster and safer.
  • Emergency timing. Work right after a storm, or outside normal hours, usually costs more.
  • Extras. Stump grinding, hauling all the wood away or splitting firewood add to the total.
Tree crew member cutting a tree trunk with a chainsaw

How to keep the cost down

  • Have several trees done in one visit, since the crew is already set up.
  • Book non-urgent work in late fall or winter, when crews are less busy.
  • Keep the firewood or chips instead of paying to haul them.
  • Deal with a dying tree before it fails. Emergency removal off a roof costs far more than a planned removal.
  • Get a written estimate that spells out cleanup, haul-off and stump grinding.

Tree removal cost questions

A tree around 30 feet sits at the line between small and medium, so national ranges run roughly $200 to $1,500 depending on trunk size, access and what is under it.

Often a medium tree of 30 to 60 feet, or a smaller tree in a hard spot such as over a roof. Large trees over 60 feet commonly start near $850 and go up from there.

Usually not. Stump grinding is often priced separately, at roughly $100 to $500 or more per stump.

Not always. Dead wood is lighter, but it can be brittle and unpredictable, which slows the work and may require more rigging.

Yes. A local crew looks at the tree and gives you a written price with no obligation.

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Hazardous Tree Removal  ·  Stump Grinding  ·  Tree Trimming  ·  Tree Service in Tuscaloosa

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