How much will it cost to cut down a tree?

Houses, power lines, garden beds, fences, and the size and the accessibility of the tree determines the amount you spend to cut it down. It will cost you around $350 to remove a tree from your property, $1,434 for a medium, and $4,500 for large and extra-large trees. The type of tree to be cut also affects the pricing. Gum trees will cost you between $900 and $4500 dependence on their size and accessibility. Cutting an oak tree and taking it away ranges from $1,200 to $5,000. The cost of cutting down pine trees and palm trees depends on the type. A conifer will cost $250 to $850, a Radiata $1,700 to $3120, and $2,200 to $4500 for a Norfolk Island pine to cut down. Removing a fallen tree is more expensive than cutting it down because of the labour.

The cost of removing a tree depends on the location of the tree on your property and size. For instance, cutting down a tree close to power lines will cost more because of the time to bring it down. Cutting down a tree with a 30-centimeter diameter at the base will cost you around $750 -$1,000. A gum tree will cost more because it has many branches. Heavier timbers are also expensive because of labour intensity. The cost of removing a tree may be determined by the service provider you choose. A professional tree remover will be needed for larger jobs, a professional consulted for complex cases and a gardening company involved depending on the difficulty. Cost-cutting measures like removing the branches yourself to cut down on costs could make it hard for an arborist to work higher up the tree.

You need to prune and trim your trees to keep them healthy. Hiring an arborist will cost you $45 to $55 per hour according to the size of the tree and accessibility. Trimming services in Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia cost around $45 per hour. In New South Wales they cost around $52.50 per hour. A professional will charge you an average cost of $220 to prune a standard tree. You incur extra charges for pruning tall trees due to the additional equipment will be required. Disposal of the trimmed branches also determines the cost of the services by the arborist.