Tree Service Pricing Guide - Eastern NC
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The pricing below is based on our last 200+ completed jobs across Eastern North Carolina. These are real ranges from real work - not estimates pulled from a national database. Every job is different, so we always recommend a free on-site estimate for an accurate quote.
Our pricing reflects the quality of work, insurance coverage, and equipment we bring to every job. We're not the cheapest option - we're the option that does it right the first time.
| Service | Price Range | Unit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal | $500 - $9,000+ | Per tree | Most residential jobs fall between $1,500 and $5,000 |
| Land Clearing | $2,500 - $15,000+ | Per acre | Depends on tree density, diameter, and terrain |
| Stump Grinding | $250 - $1,000 | Per stump | Based on diameter. Batch discounts available. |
| Tree Trimming | $500 - $3,000+ | Per tree | Varies by size, canopy spread, and access |
| Forestry Mulching | $2,500 - $5,000+ | Per acre | $1,500 minimum for small projects. Per-acre cost drops on multi-acre jobs. |
| Grapple Truck | $700 - $1,900 | Per load/day | $900/load, $700 at 3-load min, $1,900/day rental |
| Emergency Tree Service | Quote-based | Per job | After-hours/weekend premium applies |
| Commercial Tree Service | Contract pricing | Custom | Multi-location and recurring discounts |
Tree Removal
Per tree
$500 - $9,000+
Most residential jobs fall between $1,500 and $5,000
Land Clearing
Per acre
$2,500 - $15,000+
Depends on tree density, diameter, and terrain
Stump Grinding
Per stump
$250 - $1,000
Based on diameter. Batch discounts available.
Tree Trimming
Per tree
$500 - $3,000+
Varies by size, canopy spread, and access
Forestry Mulching
Per acre
$2,500 - $5,000+
$1,500 minimum for small projects. Per-acre cost drops on multi-acre jobs.
Grapple Truck
Per load/day
$700 - $1,900
$900/load, $700 at 3-load min, $1,900/day rental
Emergency Tree Service
Per job
Quote-based
After-hours/weekend premium applies
Commercial Tree Service
Custom
Contract pricing
Multi-location and recurring discounts
Prices based on 200+ completed jobs across Eastern NC. Actual cost depends on tree size, location, accessibility, and complexity. Get your free estimate
Tree Removal Pricing by Size
Most residential tree removals fall between $1,500 and $5,000. Here's how size affects the price:
| Tree Size | Typical Range | Common Species |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 ft) | $500 - $1,500 | Dogwood, crape myrtle, ornamentals |
| Medium (30-60 ft) | $1,500 - $3,500 | Loblolly pine, red maple, sweetgum |
| Large (60-80 ft) | $3,000 - $6,000 | Water oak, willow oak, mature pine |
| Very Large (80+ ft) | $5,000 - $9,000+ | Pecan, white oak, sycamore, large hardwoods |
Small (under 30 ft)
Typical Range
$500 - $1,500
Common Species
Dogwood, crape myrtle, ornamentals
Medium (30-60 ft)
Typical Range
$1,500 - $3,500
Common Species
Loblolly pine, red maple, sweetgum
Large (60-80 ft)
Typical Range
$3,000 - $6,000
Common Species
Water oak, willow oak, mature pine
Very Large (80+ ft)
Typical Range
$5,000 - $9,000+
Common Species
Pecan, white oak, sycamore, large hardwoods
Tree Removal Pricing by Complexity
Where the tree is matters as much as how big it is:
| Complexity | Typical Range | What's Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Open Yard | $500 - $2,500 | Clear drop zone, straightforward felling, standard cleanup |
| Near Structure | $1,500 - $5,000 | Rigging required, sections lowered on ropes, careful drop |
| Technical (crane/lines) | $3,000 - $9,000+ | Crane assist, power line proximity, tight access, hazardous conditions |
Open Yard
Typical Range
$500 - $2,500
What's Involved
Clear drop zone, straightforward felling, standard cleanup
Near Structure
Typical Range
$1,500 - $5,000
What's Involved
Rigging required, sections lowered on ropes, careful drop
Technical (crane/lines)
Typical Range
$3,000 - $9,000+
What's Involved
Crane assist, power line proximity, tight access, hazardous conditions
Tree Removal Cost Matrix
Find your situation by matching tree size with job complexity:
| Size | Open Yard | Near Structure | Technical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 ft) | $500 - $1,000 | $800 - $1,500 | $1,200 - $2,000 |
| Medium (30-60 ft) | $1,200 - $2,500 | $2,000 - $3,500 | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Large (60-80 ft) | $2,500 - $4,000 | $3,500 - $5,500 | $5,000 - $7,500 |
| Very Large (80+ ft) | $3,500 - $5,500 | $5,000 - $7,500 | $7,000 - $9,000+ |
Small (under 30 ft)
Open Yard
$500 - $1,000
Near Structure
$800 - $1,500
Technical
$1,200 - $2,000
Medium (30-60 ft)
Open Yard
$1,200 - $2,500
Near Structure
$2,000 - $3,500
Technical
$3,000 - $5,000
Large (60-80 ft)
Open Yard
$2,500 - $4,000
Near Structure
$3,500 - $5,500
Technical
$5,000 - $7,500
Very Large (80+ ft)
Open Yard
$3,500 - $5,500
Near Structure
$5,000 - $7,500
Technical
$7,000 - $9,000+
Based on our last 200+ completed jobs across Eastern NC. Stump grinding, multi-tree discounts, and debris hauling quoted separately. Every job gets a free on-site estimate with exact pricing.
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Get Your Exact PriceLand Clearing Pricing by Density
Cost per acre depends almost entirely on what's growing on it. A lot with scattered pines and light brush is a different job than one choked with mature hardwoods and dense undergrowth.
| Density | Per Acre | What You're Dealing With |
|---|---|---|
| Light | $2,500 - $4,000 | Scattered brush, small trees, overgrown field |
| Moderate | $4,000 - $8,000 | Mixed brush and trees under 12" diameter |
| Heavy | $8,000 - $15,000+ | Large trees, dense underbrush, mature hardwoods |
| Half-acre residential lot | $2,000 - $4,000 | Typical lot clearing for home construction |
| Site prep add-on | +$500 - $1,500/acre | Stump removal + rough grading after clearing |
Light
Per Acre
$2,500 - $4,000
What You're Dealing With
Scattered brush, small trees, overgrown field
Moderate
Per Acre
$4,000 - $8,000
What You're Dealing With
Mixed brush and trees under 12" diameter
Heavy
Per Acre
$8,000 - $15,000+
What You're Dealing With
Large trees, dense underbrush, mature hardwoods
Half-acre residential lot
Per Acre
$2,000 - $4,000
What You're Dealing With
Typical lot clearing for home construction
Site prep add-on
Per Acre
+$500 - $1,500/acre
What You're Dealing With
Stump removal + rough grading after clearing
Minimum job charge: $2,500-$3,000. Includes crew, equipment, and debris hauling.
We don't buy standing timber or pay to clear your land.
We get this question a lot. Land clearing is a service we charge for, not a timber purchase. We bring the crew, excavator, mulcher, and grapple truck to turn overgrown property into usable land. The cost covers equipment, labor, hauling, and disposal. If your property has valuable timber, contact a timber buyer or forester before clearing to harvest what has value first.
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Forestry Mulching Pricing
Forestry mulching grinds standing brush and small trees into mulch in a single pass. No hauling, no burn piles. Per-acre cost drops 15 to 25% on multi-acre jobs because equipment deployment is a one-time cost.
| Vegetation | Per Acre (1-2 acres) | Per Acre (3+ acres) |
|---|---|---|
| Light brush | $2,500 - $4,000 | $2,400 - $2,700 |
| Medium brush & saplings | $3,500 - $5,700 | $3,300 - $3,800 |
| Heavy / dense undergrowth | $5,000 - $10,000+ | $5,500 - $6,700 |
Light brush
Per Acre (1-2 acres)
$2,500 - $4,000
Per Acre (3+ acres)
$2,400 - $2,700
Medium brush & saplings
Per Acre (1-2 acres)
$3,500 - $5,700
Per Acre (3+ acres)
$3,300 - $3,800
Heavy / dense undergrowth
Per Acre (1-2 acres)
$5,000 - $10,000+
Per Acre (3+ acres)
$5,500 - $6,700
$1,500 minimum for small projects (backyard cleanup, fence line clearing). Handles trees up to 6-8" diameter. Larger trees need chainsaw or excavator work first.
Stump Grinding Pricing by Diameter
Stump grinding is priced by diameter. Bigger stumps take longer and cost more. Multiple stumps on the same visit get a batch discount.
| Stump Diameter | Typical Range | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Under 12 inches | $250 - $400 | 15-30 minutes |
| 12-24 inches | $400 - $600 | 30-60 minutes |
| 24-36 inches | $600 - $800 | 45 min - 1.5 hrs |
| 36+ inches | $800 - $1,000+ | 1-2+ hours |
Under 12 inches
Typical Range
$250 - $400
Time
15-30 minutes
12-24 inches
Typical Range
$400 - $600
Time
30-60 minutes
24-36 inches
Typical Range
$600 - $800
Time
45 min - 1.5 hrs
36+ inches
Typical Range
$800 - $1,000+
Time
1-2+ hours
Per-stump cost drops with volume. Batch jobs are priced on site. For large clearing projects with many stumps, ask about our stump grinder day rate (operator included). Grinds 6-8 inches below grade as standard. Includes 12-month regrind guarantee.
Grapple Truck Pricing
We own the only dedicated grapple truck service in Eastern NC. The 70-yard truck hauls 60-65 cubic yards per load. That's more than double what fits in a 30-yard dumpster, and the hydraulic claw loads it in minutes, not hours.
| Option | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard per-load | $900/load | Single tree removal cleanup, small debris piles |
| 3-load minimum | $700/load | Multi-tree jobs, storm cleanup, lot clearing debris |
| Day rental (8hr port-to-port) | $1,900/day | Contractors, property managers, large cleanups. Client pays dump fees. |
Standard per-load
Rate
$900/load
Best For
Single tree removal cleanup, small debris piles
3-load minimum
Rate
$700/load
Best For
Multi-tree jobs, storm cleanup, lot clearing debris
Day rental (8hr port-to-port)
Rate
$1,900/day
Best For
Contractors, property managers, large cleanups. Client pays dump fees.
Truck + operator included on all options. Dump fees included on per-load pricing. Day rental clients direct where material goes and pay dump fees separately.
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What Affects Your Price
Tree Size & Species
A 30-foot pine costs less to remove than an 80-foot oak. Hardwoods are denser, heavier, and take more time.
Location & Access
Trees near structures, power lines, or fences require more careful rigging. Tight access means smaller equipment and more labor.
Condition & Risk
Dead, leaning, or storm-damaged trees are unpredictable and require extra safety precautions.
Cleanup & Hauling
We always clean up. But the volume of debris affects the number of grapple truck loads needed.
Pricing FAQ
Why are your prices higher than some competitors?
How do you determine the price for tree removal?
Do you charge for estimates?
What does the grapple truck day rental include?
Do you offer payment plans?
Is there a minimum charge?
Do you buy standing timber or pay to clear land?
What's the difference between forestry mulching and land clearing?
More questions? See our full FAQ
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