The average cost of tree trimming goes up if the pruning is complex or site access difficult.

Tree pruning prices can depend on many factors and the average cost depends on the following.

  • Length of the job.

  • Size of the tree.

  • How difficult the job is.

  • Location of the site.

The average cost of tree trimming goes up if the pruning is complex. If the size of the tree is more and has many branches, there will be more cost.

It also depends on the condition of the tree, the location of the tree or tree species and tree size. It may be cheaper to cut the whole tree down.

Generally, you can expect to pay in the price range outlined below.

Size of tree

Estimated cost of tree pruning

Small trees (up to 10 metres)

$200 to $500

Medium trees (10 to 20 metres)

$300 to $800

Larger trees (above 20 metres)

$500 to $3,000

What is a fair price to cut down a tree?

As the complexity of the job increases so does the cost to remove trees. You should expect to pay around the following prices: Around $500 for trees up to 6m in height. Around $1,000 cost for trees up to 8m in height. More than $1,000 for a large tree or those that are difficult to cut or have a number of branches.

What do tree trimmers charge per hour?

An arborist has to survey of the site before handing you the quotes for the tree.

Usually, a qualified arborist will cost you around $35 an hour. They may also provide an arborist report.

Removing a tree is easy if it is not that tall or it's a small tree. The tree size of an average tree is an important factor that can surge the price of the service.

Trees without a canopy of low tree height with small branches are easy to trim and will have a smaller price.