There's a reason for that: height, trunk thickness, what's underneath and around the tree, and whether anything has to be lowered in pieces all change the job. Below: the removal numbers for Augusta-Richmond County, the site conditions that push them up, and how a firm figure gets set. The quickest step is a call. Describe the tree's height and what stands near it, and you'll hear a ballpark range during the call. The exact price goes on a written quote after we've looked at the tree, ahead of any cutting.
What does tree removal cost in Augusta-Richmond County?
For a tree up to 30 feet, removal runs $125 to $400. Complete stump removal is a separate $90 to $125 so a tree plus its stump lands somewhere between $225 and $550.
On our written quote the stump is a separate line item, priced apart from the tree. You can also take the tree down now and leave the stump for later.
For trees over 30 feet we don't quote a range here. A 40-foot tree isn't just a bigger version of a 20-foot one. It usually costs more than the range above, and we price it once we've stood under it and looked.
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How do size and access set the price?
Height and trunk diameter come first. A 20-foot tree with a slim trunk is a short chainsaw job. A 50-foot tree with a thick trunk takes more time, more hands and more care with every cut, and the price follows.
Access comes next. A tree in an open yard can be cut and dropped with room to spare. A tree tight against a fence, a house or landscaping you want left alone has to come down in smaller pieces, and that takes longer. The same tree can price very differently depending on where it stands.
Do power lines or rigging add to the bill?
They can, and they're the usual reason a job climbs out of the bottom of the range. Before we cut, we work out whether the tree needs rigging, meaning ropes and controlled lowering of sections, and whether that rigging is safe to set up on this particular tree. If the answer is yes, the job takes longer.
Power lines change the plan the most. If we can't keep that gap, we call the utility to have the lines shut off and grounded before anyone cuts, and the job waits on them.
We also set up a retreat path for the ground crew before the first cut, so there's a clear way out if the tree doesn't fall the way we planned. A tree in the open with no lines nearby and a clear drop zone is the cheapest kind of job.
What changes if a storm damaged the tree?
A storm-damaged tree gets looked at before it gets priced. Straight-line thunderstorm winds have uprooted trees and brought down limbs here, and a tree like that doesn't behave like a healthy one. A leaning trunk, a split crown or a broken limb hanging in the branches can shift weight when we cut.
We check what the tree is resting on and what's underneath it, then choose how to take it apart. That's why we won't price a storm-damaged tree over the phone to the dollar. We'll tell you what range to expect, then confirm it once we see the damage.
Plenty of summer work happens in long, hot, humid weather, and we plan the day around it.
What happens when I call for a quote?
Expect questions about the tree's height, what's around it, whether power lines run near it and whether the stump should go too. If you don't know the species or the exact height, that's fine. A guess is enough for the call.
After that you hear a ballpark range for a tree of that size and setting. Nothing needs booking on that call, and the stump decision can wait. If a site visit makes sense, we set it up.
On site, we walk the access routes, check the tree's condition and look overhead for lines. Then we put the written quote together. If something about the job pushes the price up, the quote says what it is.
Questions about cost
What will a 40-foot tree run me? More than the $125 to $400 we charge for trees up to 30 feet, and we don't put a figure on it until we've seen it. Trunk diameter, access and whether sections have to be rigged down all move the number. The number is written into the quote ahead of the first cut.
Is stump removal included in the tree price? No. Stump removal adds $90 to $125 on top of the tree, and it appears as its own line on the quote. Skip it and the tree still comes down.
Will power lines near my tree raise the price? Usually, yes. If we can't keep 10 feet of clearance, the utility has to de-energize and ground the lines before we start. That adds time, and we'll tell you so on the quote.
Can you give me a price over the phone? Yes, a typical range. Up to 30 feet, that's $125 to $400 before the stump. The exact number is confirmed after we see the tree.
Ready for a firm number?
Call and describe the tree. You'll get a typical range right away and a written quote once we've seen the job.
Some of the Specifics
In plain terms, a few parts of the job:
- Determine whether rigging is needed and whether the crew can use it safely.
- Assess the tree to see if it can bear the stress of rigging and lowering the cut pieces.
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Pricing Ranges
Most jobs land inside these ranges, and you get a written price for your own job before you commit.
$75–$1,100
$150–$475
$800–$5,750
Fast Scheduling
Call (762) 320-1410, and there's nothing to sign.
Updated October 2026