Florida Tree Removal Cost Guide

Typical 2026 price ranges by tree size and type, what pushes a quote up or down, and a calculator for a ballpark figure before you call anyone.

Last reviewed by TreeServicesNear.me. General information for Florida homeowners, not legal advice.

The short answer

  • Most single-tree removals in Florida cost between about $500 and $2,500. Small trees start near $150; very large or awkward trees can pass $6,000.
  • Height is the main driver. After that: what the tree could hit, whether a truck can reach it, and how much wood has to be hauled away.
  • Stump grinding is usually a separate charge of roughly $100 to $300 a stump.
  • Prices rise sharply after a hurricane. If the tree is not urgent, book the work outside storm season.
  • These are ballpark figures. The only real price is a written quote from a company that has seen the tree.

Tree removal cost by size

Tree companies price mainly by height, because height decides how many people, how much equipment and how much time the job takes. A tree in an open yard can be felled in one piece. The same tree beside a house has to be climbed and lowered in sections.

Typical Florida prices for removing one tree with reasonable access, 2026. Stump grinding not included.
Tree sizeHeightTypical priceFlorida examples
SmallUnder 30 feet$150 – $600Citrus, crape myrtle, young palms
Medium30 – 60 feet$500 – $1,200Queen palm, cabbage palm, young oak or pine
Large60 – 80 feet$1,000 – $2,500Mature slash pine, laurel oak, royal palm
Very largeOver 80 feet$2,500 – $6,000+Old live oak, bald cypress
Four trees of increasing height beside a house, with typical Florida removal prices from 150 to 600 dollars for a small tree up to 2,500 to 6,000 dollars or more for a very large one.
Typical Florida removal prices by tree height, 2026, with a two-storey house for scale. Ballpark figures, not quotes.

Where these numbers come from: they are ballpark ranges drawn from published consumer price guides for Florida, last reviewed in October 2026. They are not a survey of the companies listed on this site, and no company is bound by them.

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Cost by type of tree

Oak removal: about $700 to $3,500, more for the largest

Live oaks, laurel oaks and water oaks have heavy wood and wide crowns, so the same height of oak costs roughly a third more than other trees. A big oak spreading over a roof or pool cage is slow work: every limb is roped down or lifted out by crane. Before you pay to remove a healthy live oak, check your local rules, because large oaks are the trees Florida towns most often protect. See the Florida tree permit guide.

Pine removal: about $500 to $2,500

Slash and longleaf pines grow tall and straight. In an open yard they can often be felled whole, which keeps the price down. A dead or dying pine is a different job: the wood turns brittle and unsafe to climb, so the crew needs a bucket truck or crane, and the price goes up.

Palm removal: about $150 to $1,800

Palms have a single trunk and no heavy limbs, so they usually cost a little less than a hardwood of the same height.

  • Queen palm: $300 to $800. Slender trunk, among the cheapest to remove.
  • Cabbage (sabal) palm: $400 to $900. Dense, heavy trunk for its size.
  • Royal palm: $800 to $1,800 or more. Very tall and heavy; often needs a crane.

What pushes a quote up or down

  • What is underneath. A tree over a roof, pool cage, fence or power line has to come down in small pieces. Expect roughly $250 to $1,000 more than the same tree in the open.
  • Access. If a bucket truck cannot reach the back yard because of a narrow gate, septic tank or drain field, the crew has to climb and carry everything out by hand.
  • Soft or wet ground. Heavy trucks sink in wet Florida sand. Ground mats and extra set-up time add to the bill.
  • Condition. Dead, hollow or storm-damaged trees are less predictable and cost more to take down safely.
  • Hauling. Leaving the wood on site, or cut to firewood length, can lower the price. Ask.
  • More than one tree. Most companies charge less per tree when they are already on site with the equipment.
  • Timing. After a hurricane, demand outruns the number of crews and emergency rates can be double the normal price or more.

After a storm: during a declared state of emergency, Florida's price gouging law covers essential goods and services needed because of the storm. If a price looks grossly out of line, you can report it to the Florida Attorney General on 1-866-966-7226. Get the price in writing before work starts, and do not pay in full up front.

Stump grinding and other extras

A removal quote normally ends with a low stump. The common extras are:

  • Stump grinding: roughly $100 to $300 for one stump, priced at about $2 to $5 per inch of width with a minimum charge. Details in the stump grinding cost guide.
  • Full stump and root removal: $500 to $2,000 or more. Only needed when you are building or paving over the spot.
  • Permit: where a local permit is needed there is usually a fee, and some towns require a replacement tree. Check the official page for your area in the permit guide.
  • Arborist report: if you need written documentation that a tree is dangerous, an arborist's on-site assessment is a separate fee. See what a certified arborist does.

How to get a fair price

  1. Get three written quotes. Each should say which trees, whether the stump is ground, whether the wood and debris are hauled away, and the total.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the company's insurer, showing general liability and workers' compensation. Florida requires workers' compensation for construction businesses with one or more employees and for other businesses with four or more, so a very small crew may legally have none. If someone is hurt on your property and the company has no cover, the claim can land on you or your homeowner's policy.
  3. Do not pay in full up front. A small deposit for a large job is normal. Full payment before the work is done is not.
  4. Be wary of door-knockers after a storm. Check any company before you agree. The four checks before you hire take a few minutes.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to remove a tree in Florida?

Most single-tree removals in Florida cost between about $500 and $2,500. A small tree under 30 feet is typically $150 to $600, a medium tree of 30 to 60 feet $500 to $1,200, a large tree of 60 to 80 feet $1,000 to $2,500, and a very large tree over 80 feet $2,500 to $6,000 or more. Trees over a house, pool cage or power line cost more because they have to be taken down in pieces.

How much does it cost to remove a palm tree in Florida?

Palm removal in Florida usually costs $150 to $900 for the common yard palms and $800 to $1,800 or more for a tall royal palm. Palms cost a little less than a hardwood of the same height because there is one trunk and no heavy limbs, but tall palms still need a climber or a lift.

Is stump grinding included in a tree removal quote?

Usually not. Most Florida tree removal quotes cover cutting the tree down to a low stump and hauling the wood away. Grinding the stump is a separate line, typically $100 to $300 for one stump, priced at roughly $2 to $5 per inch of stump width. Ask for it to be written on the quote either way.

Why do tree removal quotes vary so much?

The price follows the risk and the time on site more than the tree itself. Height, what the tree could hit, whether a truck or crane can reach it, how much wood has to be hauled away and how busy crews are after a storm all move the price. Two quotes for the same tree can differ by half, which is why three written quotes are worth getting.

Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal in Florida?

Sometimes. Many policies pay to remove a tree only when it has fallen on an insured structure or is blocking a driveway, and they cap the amount per tree. Removing a standing tree because it looks risky is normally at your own cost. Check your own policy or ask your insurer before the work is done.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Florida?

It depends on your city or county and on the tree. Many Florida towns require a permit to remove larger or protected trees. State law (section 163.045, Florida Statutes) removes that requirement on a single-family home lot when an ISA Certified Arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect has documented that the tree is an unacceptable risk.

Sources

The facts on this page come from the sources below. Follow the links to read them in full.

  1. Florida Statutes, section 163.045: the state rule on tree removal permits for dangerous trees on residential property
  2. Florida Division of Workers' Compensation: coverage requirements: which businesses must carry workers' compensation insurance
  3. Florida Attorney General: price gouging: how to report unfair prices during a declared state of emergency
  4. Sunshine 811: free marking of buried utility lines before any digging or stump grinding

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