What does it cost to have a tree removed?

One of the first questions I get is: what does it cost to have a tree removed? The honest answer is “it depends”, but that obviously doesn’t get you very far. So here are the factors that set the price.

What determines the price

• The height and thickness of the tree. A young tree is gone in half an hour. A fully grown ten-metre tree is half a day’s work.
• The spot. Is the tree standing free in the open, or wedged in between a fence, a shed and the neighbours? The tighter the space, the more care and time it takes.
• Access for machinery. Can I get to the tree with equipment, or does everything have to be done by hand and carried out through the house?
• Stump grinding or not. Having the stump ground out is often the smart move, but it is extra work.
• Removal. Carting off or chipping the trunk and branches is standard with me, but the amount of wood counts too.

First check: do you need a permit?

For some trees the municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch requires an environmental permit, depending on the trunk size and the location. It pays to check this in advance, because felling without a permit can land you a fine. I’m happy to think it through with you.

A ballpark price in a minute

The fastest way to a ballpark price: send me a photo of the tree via WhatsApp, with a rough idea of the height. Then I’ll give you a quick estimate. For bigger jobs I’ll come round for a free quote.