2026 Cost Guide
A plain-English breakdown of what goes into a tree removal price — so you know what to expect before a crew ever shows up.
What Affects Price
Two trees that look about the same size can cost very different amounts to remove. The biggest factors:
By the Numbers
These are the same ranges we quote on our tree removal page, based on the jobs we actually run in Roswell and North Fulton — not national averages.
| Tree size | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Small (under 30 ft) | $150–$450 |
| Medium (30–60 ft) | $450–$1,200 |
| Large (60–80 ft) | $800–$1,500 |
| Very large (80+ ft) | $1,000–$2,000+ |
| Emergency / storm damage | Up to $5,000, depending on complexity |
These are general ranges, not a quote — the exact price depends on your tree's size, condition, and access. Every job gets a free, written estimate before any work starts.
Storm and emergency jobs — a tree that's already down, or actively leaning on a structure or power line — don't follow the size-based ranges above. North Fulton gets its share: summer thunderstorms with straight-line winds, ice in a bad winter, and every few years the remnants of a Gulf hurricane pushing up through metro Atlanta and dropping trees across whole neighborhoods. Emergency pricing reflects the after-hours response, the extra rigging it takes to work a tree that's already under load, and the risk to the crew — it runs up to $5,000, depending on complexity. If a tree is on your house or across a driveway you need to use, call us first — we prioritize storm and hazard calls ahead of routine scheduling and will give you a number on-site.
Before You Start
Roswell has its own tree ordinance, and removing a large or specimen tree on a residential lot can require a permit before work begins; the rules differ again in Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and the county areas. We check what applies to your specific property during the free estimate rather than guessing. We also carry insurance on every job, which matters most on removals working over a roof, a fence, or a neighbor's property — if a company's price seems too good to be true, ask to see their certificate of insurance before they start.
For the specimen-tree sizes, the one-acre rule, and what the neighboring cities require, see our Roswell tree permit guide.
Should You DIY?
A small ornamental tree or sapling you can reach from the ground is sometimes a reasonable DIY job if you have the right tools and experience. Anything taller than that — especially a tree near a house, fence, driveway, or line, or one that's already leaning or storm-damaged — is a different category of risk. Tree removal is one of the more dangerous jobs a homeowner can take on, and the cost of a professional crew is usually a fraction of the cost of a damaged roof, a downed service line, or an emergency-room visit.
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