Most suburban tree removals land between $800 and $2,500 - but height, access and the stump swing the price hard. This calculator prices them the way arborists do: by height band, access and extras.
Height is the biggest driver - prices roughly double at each size band. Tell us about the tree and the access, and we will give you a guide range.
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Difficult access typically adds ~30% - the tree has to come down in sections, rigged piece by piece.
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Per-tree Australian ranges, cross-checked across published sources. Height roughly doubles the price at each band.
$250-$15,000+
Small (under 5 m) $250-$800; medium (5-10 m) $800-$2,500; large (10-15 m) $2,000-$6,000; extra large (15 m+) $4,000-$15,000+. Most suburban jobs: $800-$2,500.
$250-$2,500 typical
Small trees $250-$1,000; medium $500-$1,500; large $1,200-$2,500. Whole-job extremes across published guides run $500-$7,000.
$80-$500+ extra
Small stumps $80-$150, medium $150-$300, large $300-$500+. If a removal quote looks cheap, check whether the stump is in it.
$100-$250 per hour
Arborist labour runs $100-$150/hr basic, $150-$200/hr for large or hazardous work and $200-$250/hr emergency - with a published +20% emergency surcharge on whole jobs.
The primary driver - price roughly doubles at each size band. Trunk diameter and canopy volume are the secondary size factors.
Trees near structures, fences or power lines need sectional dismantling and rigging, and sit at the top of each band. Open, clear-fall sites price at band bottoms.
Very large or inaccessible trees needing cranes jump bands entirely. Dead or unstable trees cost more to handle safely, and full green-waste removal can add $100-$600 if it is not included.
Many councils protect significant and native trees - removing one without a permit can attract fines. Permit application fees run about $50-$300. Check your council's rules before anything is cut.
The tree removal guide covers the council permit rules, why arborists discourage lopping, and the insurance certificate every operator should show you.