Targets below the tree
A roof, a pool screen, a fence or a septic field means smaller pieces and more rope work. Open ground lets wood come down in bigger chunks.
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Tree Removal Cost in Gainesville, FL
Honest ranges for the removals we do every week, so the number on your quote doesn’t come as a shock. Quotes cost nothing, prices are locked in on paper, and haul-off is part of every job.
- Tree under 30 ft
- $350–$850
- Tree over 60 ft
- $1,800–$3,500+
- Crane add-on
- +$600–$1,800
- Quote
- Free, fixed, written
Tree Removal Prices in Gainesville by Tree Height
Height sets the floor. Targets set the pace.
More height means more climbing, more cuts and more wood to load. What sits below the tree decides how slowly that wood has to come down. A tall slash pine standing alone on acreage near Newberry may come down faster than a shorter laurel oak hanging over a screen enclosure in Kanapaha.
For more on how a removal is planned, see the takedown methods page or our post on stump grinding versus full stump removal.
Tree Removal Price List for Gainesville, FL
Each removal type, side by side.
Typical 2026 ranges for Gainesville and nearby towns. Use them to plan; your quote is the binding number.
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal, under 30 ft | $350–$850 | Gate width, nearby structures, distance to the truck |
| Medium tree removal, 30–60 ft | $850–$1,800 | Trunk diameter, rigging over roofs or screens |
| Large tree removal, over 60 ft | $1,800–$3,500+ | Canopy spread, decay, number of climbs |
| Dead tree removal | $400–$2,800 | How brittle the wood is, whether it can be climbed |
| Hazardous tree removal | $800–$3,500+ | Lean, splits, rot, what it would hit |
| Crane-assisted removal | +$600–$1,800 | Crane size, setup room, overhead lines |
| Emergency or after-hours removal | +25–50% | Time of call, tree resting on a structure |
| Pine tree removal | From $350 | Height, beetle damage, drop room |
| Palm tree removal | $250–$1,200 | Palm height, species, root ball removal |
| Stump grinding | $95–$450 / stump | Diameter, surface roots, machine access |
| Lot & land clearing | $1,800–$6,500+ / acre | Tree density, invasives, haul-off vs. mulching |
Gainesville Tree Removal Cost Factors
What we weigh before writing a number.
Condition of the wood
Sound wood can hold a climber and rigging. Hollow or long-dead trunks may need a lift or crane instead, which changes the day’s cost.
How we get in
Narrow gates, slopes and wet clay limit which machines fit. More carrying by hand means more labor hours.
Overhead wires
If the tree touches utility lines, GRU or Clay Electric has to clear them first. That mainly affects scheduling.
What stays and what goes
Hauling everything is standard. Leaving firewood, chips or the stump trims the bill.
Tree Removal Cost Questions
Straight answers about the money.
The table covers ordinary residential jobs. A trunk that is hollow, a tree resting on a building, a back yard reachable only through a narrow gate, or wood that must be carried a long way can push a job higher. An open lot with room to drop the tree can come in lower. Your written quote reflects the actual tree, not the table.
No. Removal quotes are free in Gainesville and the Alachua County towns we cover. The visit includes a check of the trunk and roots so you know whether removal is truly needed.
Yes. Chipping, loading logs, raking and hauling everything away are built into every removal price. Keeping the firewood or a chip pile on site can bring the cost down a little.
Policies usually help when a fallen tree damages a covered structure such as the house, a garage or a fence, and often not when a tree simply falls in open yard. Removing a standing tree before it fails is normally the owner’s cost. We provide photos and a written invoice for any claim.
Usually. Setup, equipment travel and the chipper are shared across the trees, so the second and third removals on one visit cost less than booking them separately. Adding stump grinding on the same day saves a separate trip too.
Get Your Exact Tree Removal Price
The ranges are a guide. Your quote is a promise.