The cost of tree felling depends on several factors such as how large the tree is, its age and type, where it is being removed, how it will be disposed and other local conditions. On average, local homeowners pay more than $830 to have an expert remove a dead tree. An even extreme tree removal job can cost as much as $1,500, while a minor tree removal job can be as low at $ 150. A small stump removal can also cost less than $200. These prices are for informational purposes only and should not be used as quotes.
Before having a tree removed, you should make sure that the area where it is to be removed is completely lined off to prevent the possibility of new growth. This allows the tree to be felled in a controlled manner without causing additional safety hazards. If the felled tree contains bark, it should be removed without destroying surrounding vegetation or the area around it. For hollow trees, the process should be repeated until the entire circumference of the tree has been reached, at which point it should be completely cut down.
To estimate the cost of having a felled tree removed, you need to know what the average price is for felling one in your area. Using Google or another search engine, perform a search for the average price per cubic yard in your area. You may find that this number differs from place to place. If this is true, try to obtain more information on how to identify the best trees to remove and the average prices per cubic yard elsewhere. If price variations are widespread, you may want to consider using two or three services so that you are not required to take on the task of removing a felled tree alone.
Once you know the average price per cubic yard, you can then multiply this number by the number of trees required to remove one felled tree and the size of the tree to be removed. This will give you an approximation of the cost of removing a tree and the corresponding tree removal costs. It will also allow you to establish what percentage of the tree should be removed (either totally, or in pieces) and whether or not the felled portion should be replanted.
Knowing the average cost of removing a tree is important because it allows you to properly allocate your budget so that necessary services and equipment are not overlooked. If your budget does not allow for hiring a professional arborist, you can attempt to do the job yourself. There are many books and online videos that can help you remove a tree safely and efficiently. If you are unsure about the safety procedures to be followed when removing a tree, it is important to hire the services of a trained arborist to inspect the tree and make recommendations for tree removal. If you are unsure about the health of a tree, it is important to contact an arborist before removing it so that they can tell you if it is better to remove the tree altogether, repair the root system and bring a new healthy tree into the landscape. If a tree is removed without first being checked on its health, extensive damage may result and this could result in unintended consequences such as a slower growing tree which may pose a hazard to the surrounding areas where it grows.
Tree removal can be quite an involved process. When removing a tree, it is important that homeowners follow all necessary safety procedures and invest in the necessary equipment to safely remove the tree. Tree removal should be done by a trained arborist who has received specific training to remove trees safely. Trees should always be treated with respect and no matter how hard they may seem, they still have their roots, and the arborist has the skills and training to deal with these situations.