*Prices shown are estimates for the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area and may vary based on tree condition, equipment access, and local permit requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Our free tree removal cost calculator gives you an instant estimate based on tree size, access, and add-on services. In the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, removing a small tree (under 30 ft) starts around $300, while a very large tree (80+ ft) can run $1,800 or more. Tree trimming costs roughly 60–70% of removal for the same size tree.
Access matters as much as size: a tree leaning over your roof or tangled in power lines requires rigging, climbing, and extra crew, adding 20–30% to the price. Stump grinding is almost always quoted separately — budget about $350 per stump.
| Tree Size | Removal | Trimming |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 ft) | $300 | $200 |
| Medium (30–60 ft) | $700 | $450 |
| Large (60–80 ft) | $1,200 | $900 |
| Very large (80+ ft) | $1,800 | $1,300 |
| Stump grinding | +$350 per stump | |
Most homeowners pay between $300 and $1,800 per tree depending on height, trunk diameter, and how close the tree is to structures or power lines. The average residential removal in the DMV area lands around $700–$1,200.
Generally only when the tree falls on a covered structure like your house, garage, or fence during a storm. Removing a standing tree — even a dead or leaning one — is considered preventive maintenance and is almost never covered.
In most states, responsibility follows where the tree lands, not where it was rooted. If a neighbor’s tree falls on your property in a storm, your insurance typically handles it — unless the tree was visibly dead and the owner had been notified.
Usually not. Standard removal cuts the tree to a low stump. Grinding the stump below grade is a separate service — about $350 per stump — and hauling the debris away is often an additional line item too.
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