Tree Removal Cost in Tallahassee, FL
What homeowners in Tallahassee typically pay to remove a tree, what pushes a quote up or down, and how to compare estimates line by line.
Free, no-obligation estimate from a local tree service.
Typical prices
What tree removal costs here
No two trees are priced the same, but local and national price data give you a realistic starting point before a crew sees the tree.
| Job | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal, Tallahassee | about $347 | LawnStarter, Tallahassee |
| Medium tree removal, Tallahassee | about $712 | LawnStarter, Tallahassee |
| Large tree removal, Tallahassee | about $1,767 | LawnStarter, Tallahassee |
| Stump grinding, Tallahassee | about $283 | LawnStarter, Tallahassee |
| Tree removal, national average | about $750 (most jobs $200–$2,000) | Angi |
| Very large trees near power lines | can reach about $10,000 | Angi |
Figures checked October 2026: LawnStarter, Tallahassee tree care (size tiers aren’t defined on the source page); Angi, tree removal cost. Treat these as a guide only. Your quote depends on the tree and the site.
Get a real number for your tree
Prices on this page are averages. A local tree service can give you an actual estimate once they’ve seen the tree, its size, and what’s around it.
What moves the price
Six things that change a tree removal quote
1. Height and trunk diameter
A 90-foot loblolly pine and a 25-foot crape myrtle are completely different jobs. Bigger trees mean more climbing or lift time, more cuts and much more wood to handle.
2. What’s underneath
A tree in an open backyard can often be felled in one piece. Over a roof, pool, fence or neighbor’s property, it has to come down in small, roped sections, which takes far longer.
3. Access for equipment
Gates too narrow for a chipper, steep backyards and soft ground mean more hand-carrying. Lots in established neighborhoods like Killearn and Betton Hills often have mature trees well back from the street.
4. Cranes and bucket trucks
Some removals need a crane to lift sections over a house. It adds cost, but it can be the safest and sometimes the fastest way to do the job.
5. Condition of the tree
Dead, rotten or storm-split trees can be unpredictable to climb and rig. Decayed laurel and water oaks are a common example in Tallahassee.
6. Power lines
Trees growing into or near service lines take extra planning and sometimes coordination with the utility, which raises the price.
Read the fine print
What a removal quote should spell out
- Felling and cutting: the tree taken down to a stated stump height
- Cleanup: limbs, brush and sawdust raked out of beds and lawn
- Hauling: whether the logs and chips leave the property or stay
- Stump grinding: included, optional, or not offered
- Permits: who checks whether one is needed and who applies
- Insurance: proof of liability and workers’ compensation coverage
- Damage: what happens if a fence, sprinkler head or driveway is damaged
Why hauling matters
Don’t assume the City will take the wood
The City of Tallahassee’s curbside yard-waste service has limits: limbs no more than 6 feet long and 4 inches in diameter, in piles no higher than 4 feet. Leaves and pine straw go in bags or small boxes. Anything larger needs a special pickup request.
For a full tree removal, that usually means the crew hauls the wood away or you arrange a special pickup. A cheaper quote that leaves a pile of logs in the yard isn’t actually cheaper.
Source: City of Tallahassee, Yard Waste
Permit costs. If your tree needs a City of Tallahassee tree permit, the application form listed a $273 fee when checked in October 2026, plus any replacement or fee-in-lieu for protected trees. See the permit guide.
Questions
Tree removal cost FAQ
Why did I get such different quotes for the same tree?
Is it cheaper to remove several trees at once?
Does an emergency removal cost more?
Can I lower the cost by keeping the wood?
Is stump grinding included?
Do I pay a deposit?
Find out what your tree will cost
Send the size, location and a few photos. A local tree service will follow up with a written estimate.