Average Cost to Cut a Tree is an excellent series of articles that I have written to help people understand the process and the economics behind felling trees. They give a good overview of how much it will cost in labor to cut down a tree and then explain why that number will vary from tree to tree. The average cost to cut a tree down varies with the size of the tree, the species, and the area of the arborist's yard. It also varies with the arborist's skill level, equipment available, and the type of tree being cut down.
There are many factors that go into average cost to cut a tree down. These factors include the size and species of the tree, the amount of space needed to operate the saw, and the arborist's skill level. If a tree is smaller than average, then the cost will be higher. But what does this average cost to cut a tree actually look like? Here is an example of an average calculation for a tree.
If the tree is 24 feet tall, then the arborist needs to operate a chain saw that can handle one cut per minute or the arborist will be wasting their time. A smaller tree would be easier to work with but cost less because there is more room to operate the saw. The total cost of cutting the tree would be the cost of the saw, the area that the tree occupies, and the time it takes to cut the tree down. Remember that trees do not always grow straight and in a straight line. In some cases, a tree can grow off to the side or even grow in an unusual pattern which could make operating the saw much more difficult.
The truth is that the average cost to cut a tree varies from case to case and depends on who you hire as well as what type of tree you have. Some trees require specialized services and so will cost more than a general tree. If you are unsure what service you need, then call your local tree service company and ask them to give you a free estimate. This will help you determine the cost to trim your tree and it will also help you to decide if the tree service is reputable.
Once you know the average cost to trim a tree, then you can multiply this average cost to get the actual cost to have the tree cut. If the arborist charges more than the average cost, then it might be because they are charging an unreasonable fee or they just do not provide the type of service you want. However, if the arborist is charging much less than the average cost, then they are probably charging for a 'personalized' service or they are trying to make a profit. If the arborist charges anything less than the average cost, then they are definitely not providing a 'personalized' service.
Trimming a tree is not an exact science so it is better to trim the tree yourself than to hire an arborist to do it for you. But, it does take time to learn how to trim a tree. If you do not have the time or the patience to learn how to trim a tree yourself, then you might consider hiring an arborist. Just remember, the average cost to trim a tree is $35. A professional arborist should charge no more than this for their services.