Tree Removal Cost Calculator & Price Guide
Use this tree removal cost calculator to get a quick estimate for common tree removal and tree lopping jobs across Australia. In AUD, prices typically range from about $650 for a small tree in an open yard up to $6,500 for an extra-large or crane job, before access or complexity multipliers are applied. If you are wondering how much does tree removal cost, the biggest drivers are tree size, access and whether the work is near a house or power lines.
Estimate tree removal cost
Removal midpoints for one tree in Australia. Rates cover taking the tree down in an open yard and leaving the stump. A tight gate, or work over a house or power lines, costs more. An extra-large tree or a crane job is its own price. Grinding the stump is a separate job.
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Tree Removal Price Breakdown
Typical job based on 1 tree (Open yard). Prices are supply-and-install midpoints — actual quotes will vary.
| Type | Cost per tree (Open yard) | Typical 1 tree (Open yard) job |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree | $650 | $650 |
| Medium tree | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Large tree | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Extra-large or crane | $6,500 | $6,500 |
What Affects Tree Removal Cost?
- Tree size and height: The main factor in tree removal cost is the size of the tree. A small tree is priced at $650 per tree, a medium tree at $1,600, a large tree at $3,200, and an extra-large or crane job at $6,500 in an open yard.
- Site access: Easy access keeps pricing lower, while restricted access increases labour and handling time. A tight gate uses a 1.2 multiplier compared with open yard pricing.
- Obstacles and risk: If the tree is over the house or near power lines, the job becomes more complex and usually needs more careful sectional dismantling. That uses a 1.4 multiplier on the base rate.
- Minimum job charge: Very small jobs may still be subject to a minimum job charge. Where the calculated amount falls below it, the minimum charge is $700 AUD.
Tree Removal Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical job of 1 tree in an open yard, tree removal cost starts at $650 for a small tree, $1,600 for a medium tree, $3,200 for a large tree and $6,500 for an extra-large or crane job. If the calculated total is below the minimum charge, the job is priced at $700 AUD. Displayed estimates are usually shown as a range of plus or minus 20% around the midpoint.
The tree removal cost calculator estimates pricing by the number of trees, then adjusts for tree size and site conditions. Open yard pricing is $650, $1,600, $3,200 or $6,500 per tree depending on size, with multipliers of 1.2 for a tight gate and 1.4 for over the house or power lines. Estimate ranges are displayed at plus or minus 20% around the midpoint.
Tree lopping can be cheaper than full tree removal, but costs depend on the actual scope of work. For full removal, open yard pricing starts at $650 for a small tree and rises to $6,500 for an extra-large or crane job. If you need a precise quote, compare the work required with a local tree cutting service or arborist.
Arborist tree removal near structures or services is costed using the 1.4 multiplier. That means a small tree is about $910, a medium tree about $2,240, a large tree about $4,480 and an extra-large or crane job about $9,100 before the displayed plus or minus 20% estimate range is applied. These jobs are usually higher risk and need more careful dismantling.
Palm tree removal pricing depends on the palm's height and access, so it is usually estimated using the same size tiers. In an open yard, that means $650 for a small palm, $1,600 for a medium palm, $3,200 for a large palm or $6,500 for an extra-large or crane removal. If access is restricted, the tight gate multiplier of 1.2 may apply.
For a tree cutting service with a tight gate, pricing uses the 1.2 multiplier on the open yard rate. That works out to about $780 for a small tree, $1,920 for a medium tree, $3,840 for a large tree and $7,800 for an extra-large or crane job. If the maths fall below the minimum, the minimum job charge is $700 AUD.
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