Tree Removal and Large-Tree Services
Insured tree services for hazardous removals, storm cleanup, and large-tree work around homes and outbuildings.
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About Tree Removal
Tree removal sounds simple until the tree is fifty feet tall, leaning over the house, and full of dead limbs. Every year, well-meaning landowners hurt themselves trying to drop trees that should have been climbed and rigged by an insured crew.
Land Stream connects landowners with tree-removal contractors who carry the right insurance, own the right gear (bucket truck, climbing rope, rigging hardware, crane access when needed), and can drop a tree exactly where they say they will.
From a single hazardous tree to whole-property storm cleanup, you can compare bids in minutes from local pros who actually want the work — instead of leaving voicemails for the one tree service that never calls back.
Why hire a pro for tree removal
Insurance protects you
Verified tree services carry general liability so if a tree lands wrong, it's their problem.
Right gear, right outcome
Bucket trucks, climbing rigging, and crane access mean trees come down piece by piece, not crashing.
Safe near structures
Pros can drop limbs and trunks within feet of a house, fence, or power line without damage.
Storm response
After ice, wind, or hurricane events, pros prioritize hazardous and access-blocking trees.
Stump options
Grind, pull, or leave — your call, with pricing on each.
Cleanup included
Chip, haul, or stack — verify exactly which on the bid.
Tree Removal pricing
Tree removal is priced per tree based on height, diameter, complexity, and access. A backyard tree near a house costs much more than the same tree in an open pasture.
- Tree height and trunk diameter
- Proximity to structures and power lines
- Access for equipment (bucket truck, crane)
- Whether the tree is dead and dangerous
- Cleanup level (chip, stack, haul)
- Permits if applicable
Tree Removal FAQs
How much does it cost to remove one tree?
Most residential trees fall in the $400 to $1,800 range. Massive trees near structures can push past $5,000. Get multiple bids — variation is huge.
Is the stump included?
Sometimes, but often it's an extra line item. Always confirm in the quote.
What about emergency tree work?
Most pros respond within 24 hours for hazardous situations. Expect to pay an emergency rate.
Does my insurance cover tree removal?
Homeowner's policy typically covers removal only if the tree damaged a structure. Preventive removal is usually out of pocket.
Can I keep the wood?
Yes, ask up front. Most contractors will leave logs cut to firewood length if requested.
What time of year is cheapest?
Late winter is usually the slow season for non-emergency tree work. Storm season pricing is always higher.