Tree removal cost in Tallahassee
Homeowners searching for a price usually want a planning range, not a sales pitch. Below are national averages from HomeGuide, plus what local Tallahassee companies publish on their own sites. Neither is a quote for your tree — only an on-site visit can give you one.
Tallahassee Tree Match is a free matching service, not a tree company. We do not perform work, set prices, or employ the pros we refer.
National averages (HomeGuide)
HomeGuide puts the U.S. average for tree removal at about $850, with most jobs between $400 and $1,200. Small, easy trees can be around $200; large or complex removals can reach $3,000 or more.
| Tree height | Typical cost (national) |
|---|---|
| Under 30 ft | $200 – $500 |
| 30 – 60 ft | $500 – $1,500 |
| 60 – 80 ft | $850 – $2,000 |
| Over 80 ft | $1,200 – $2,500+ |
Source: HomeGuide, Tree Removal Cost (2026). These are national averages, not Tallahassee quotes.
What local Tallahassee companies publish
Local tree services often post their own planning ranges. We do not invent local averages; these figures come from their public pages:
- Coste Tree Service (2026): most Tallahassee-area removals $400 – $1,800 (about $900 average); small under 30 ft $200 – $500; medium 30 – 60 ft $600 – $1,200; large 60 – 80 ft $1,200 – $2,000; very large over 80 ft $2,000 – $3,500+.
- Reed Tree Service (updated Oct 2026): most residential jobs $300 – $2,500; small under 30 ft $300 – $600; medium 30 – 60 ft $600 – $1,200; large 60 – 80 ft $1,200 – $2,500; very large or crane-required $2,000 – $4,000+.
These are published planning ranges from independent businesses, not our prices and not a guarantee. Your quote will depend on the actual tree and site.
What drives price here
- Pines and live oaks. Tall loblolly and slash pines, and mature live oaks, are common around Tallahassee and Leon County. Dense hardwood and tall pines often land in the higher rows of any cost table.
- Access. A tree in an open yard that can be felled in sections with truck access costs less than one behind a narrow gate, over a pool, or tight against a house or fence.
- Proximity to structures and power lines. Sectional rigging near a roof or utility line takes more time and skill. If a line is involved, stay clear and call 911 and your electric utility first.
- Storm / emergency premium. Same-day or next-day work after a storm often costs 2 to 3 times a standard rate (HomeGuide). Local companies also note emergency and crane jobs can push past the usual residential ranges.
Stump grinding is usually extra
Many removal quotes do not include the stump. HomeGuide lists stump grinding at about $120 – $400 for the first stump and $30 – $60 for each extra one, or roughly $2 – $6 per inch of diameter. Ask whether grinding, haul-away, and wood chips are in the written quote.
Sources: HomeGuide stump grinding costs; local pages above also price grinding separately.
Trimming vs removal
If you can keep the tree, trimming is usually cheaper. HomeGuide lists trimming at about $400 – $900 per tree on average (around $650), with big oaks and pines over 60 feet often $1,000 or more.
Permits in Tallahassee and Leon County
Inside city limits: the City protects trees over 36 inches DBH on single-family detached lots, plus patriarch and wetland trees; work near canopy roads needs extra review. See the City FAQ and tree removal application.
Unincorporated Leon County: rules are site-specific (canopy roads, wetlands, floodplains, slopes, zoning). The County Environmental Service Advisor is at (850) 606-1300 — Leon County FAQ.
Hazard trees: under Fla. Stat. 163.045, owners of single-family homes may remove a tree without a local permit if an ISA-certified arborist or Florida-licensed landscape architect documents an unacceptable risk. Confirm for your parcel before work starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
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