Published price ranges for tree removal, stump grinding, trimming, and more in Huntsville and North Alabama -- and what pushes a quote up or down.
Call (256) 798-0959 for a Real QuoteMost tree removals in Huntsville cost somewhere between about $400 and $1,700, with an average around $1,000, according to Huntsville cost data published by Homeblue. LawnStarter's September 2026 Huntsville figures come out close: about $301 for a small tree, $880 for a medium tree, and $1,843 for a large one.
Nationally, HomeAdvisor puts the average at about $750, with most jobs between $200 and $2,000. Complicated jobs cost more: HomeAdvisor puts the most complex crane-assisted removals at $6,000 to $7,000, and cost guides cite emergency removals running up to about $5,000.
These are published industry ranges, not a quote from any contractor. The only accurate price is an on-site quote for your tree.
| Tree size | Typical height | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to 30 ft | $150 - $450 |
| Medium | 30 - 60 ft | $450 - $1,200 |
| Large | 60 - 80 ft | $800 - $1,500 |
| Very large | Over 80 ft | $1,000 - $2,000+ |
Height bands and ranges from HomeAdvisor and This Old House (both updated 2026). Trunk width, what's under the tree, and how easy it is to reach can move a price up or down within these ranges -- or past them.
| Service | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stump Grinding | $100 - $600 per stump | Often priced at $2 to $5 per inch of stump width, with a $100 to $150 minimum. Huntsville average about $223 (LawnStarter, Sept 2026). Usually not included in the removal price. |
| Tree Trimming & Pruning | $270 - $1,800 | Huntsville averages about $137 for a small tree, $424 medium, and $864 large (LawnStarter, Sept 2026). |
| Emergency Tree Removal | Up to about $5,000 | Storm, after-hours, and tree-on-the-house work costs more than a scheduled removal. |
| Crane-Assisted Tree Removal | $1,500 - $2,500; complex jobs $6,000 - $7,000 | Fixr puts crane-assisted removal of very tall trees at $1,500 to $2,500; HomeAdvisor puts the most complex crane jobs at $6,000 to $7,000. |
| Tree Cabling & Bracing | $250 - $1,500 | The big cost guides don't publish this one; the range comes from arborist pricing guides. One cable sits at the low end, several cables plus rods at the high end. |
| Land Clearing | $500 - $6,000 per acre | Light brush at the low end, heavily wooded land at the high end. |
| Dead Tree Removal | About the same as a live tree | Bob Vila puts a standing dead tree at roughly the same cost as a living one; condition and access matter more than whether it's alive. |
The biggest single factor. Taller, wider trees take more time, more cutting, and more cleanup. Fixr weights size at roughly 30% of what drives the price.
A tree over a roof, a fence, a pool, or a power line has to come down in controlled pieces instead of being dropped whole. That's the difference between a two-hour job and a full day.
If a bucket truck or grinder can't get close, the tree has to be climbed and the wood carried out by hand. LawnStarter says an inaccessible tree can raise the bill by up to 50%.
Dead, rotten, or storm-cracked wood can break unpredictably, so the crew has to work more slowly and rig more of the tree.
Several trees or stumps on one visit usually cost less each than one at a time. HomeAdvisor lists additional stumps at about $40 to $75 each once the crew is already there.
A scheduled removal costs less than one done at night, on a weekend, or the morning after a storm, when every crew in town is booked.
HomeAdvisor notes that stump removal is typically an extra service, not part of the removal price. Cost guides also list log hauling, wood chipping, log splitting, and permits as items that are often billed separately.
That's why two quotes can look far apart when they're really covering different work. Ask every company for an itemized quote that says whether cleanup, hauling, and stump grinding are in the price, and whether you can keep the wood.
National averages include a lot of small, easy trees in open yards. A 70-foot oak leaning over a house in an established Huntsville neighborhood, with a power line along one side, isn't an average job -- it's the kind of job that lands at the top of these ranges or past them.
If a quote comes in well above the averages, ask what's driving it: rigging, a crane, a line near the tree, or hauling. A good answer names the specific problem with your tree. A vague answer is a reason to get another quote.
Bundle the work: have several trees or stumps done on the same visit. Keep the wood if you can use it as firewood, since hauling is often billed separately. Clear cars, furniture, and anything movable out of the work area before the crew arrives.
Most of all, deal with dead or cracked trees before storm season. The same tree costs more to remove in an emergency -- after it's already on the roof -- than it does on a calm Tuesday with the crew's schedule open.
It depends on what the tree hit. Homeowners policies often cover removal when a tree falls on a covered structure, like the house or a detached garage, usually up to a set dollar limit. A tree that falls in the yard without hitting anything usually isn't covered, and neither is removing a healthy or dead tree before it falls.
Your policy is the final word. If a tree has damaged your home, take photos before any cleanup starts and call your insurer early.
Published Huntsville data puts the average around $1,000, with most jobs between about $400 and $1,700 (Homeblue). LawnStarter's September 2026 Huntsville averages are about $301 for a small tree, $880 medium, and $1,843 large. Big trees near a house, or jobs that need a crane, cost more.
Usually not. HomeAdvisor describes stump removal as typically an extra service. Ask whether it's included before you accept a quote; grinding one stump commonly runs $100 to $600.
More than a scheduled job. Cost guides cite emergency removals running up to about $5,000, depending on what the tree landed on and how quickly it has to be cleared.
Usually because they cover different work. One may include stump grinding, hauling, and cleanup; another may not. Ask for itemized quotes so you're comparing the same job.
Some cost guides list season as a minor price factor, and an off-peak schedule can help. But a dead, cracked, or leaning tree near the house shouldn't wait for a cheaper season.
Sources: HomeAdvisor tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming cost guides (updated June 19, 2026); This Old House tree removal cost guide (updated March 5, 2026); LawnStarter Huntsville tree care prices (September 2026) and national tree removal price guide (updated December 27, 2025); Homeblue Huntsville tree removal cost (March 5, 2025); Fixr tree removal costs (updated January 31, 2025); Bob Vila tree removal and land clearing cost guides. Cabling and bracing range from arborist pricing guides. All figures are published ranges, not a quote from any contractor.