Additionally, any difficulty in removing trees will result in a higher cost. This includes sloped yards and rocky or muddy soils, as well as weak branches. You might be charged 50% more if you have to remove a tree that is too dangerous to reach, or if the tree is located near power lines, your house or any other buildings.
Special machinery, such as cranes, must be used in these situations to prevent the fallen tree from damaging nearby structures. Tree removals that require cranes will cost at least $500 more.
To remove trees that exceed 10 feet in height, permit must be purchased in most areas. A permit costs between $60 and $150, but you could be fined more if you don't get one before you begin work.
Most homeowners will remove trees as part their larger landscaping project. If this is the case, it may be worth looking into other services tree removal companies offer. Instead of splitting the project into many jobs, hiring a company that can handle the entire job will save you money.
The cost of tree removal generally includes the removal of the trunk and large branches. However, you will often be left with large amounts of debris and may not want to dispose it yourself. You might not be able to haul away the debris yourself, and it can become costly and time-consuming. For an additional cost, professional tree removal services may offer you other methods of debris disposal.
Unfortunately, tree removal prices don't always include stump removal. Although some homeowners like the stump's appearance, they may not want to remove it from their landscaping. The stump's remaining root system is often hidden from view, so this job should be left to a skilled professional.
The cost to remove the stump from its roots and any associated costs will vary depending on how long it takes and how complex the root system is. The cost of stump grinding, where a hydraulic machine removes the stump from some of its roots and mulches it, is usually $100-$400. You can rent a stump grinder at a hardware store to remove the stump. These machines are best for small-diameter stumps.