A tree removal estimate template priced per tree, not per guess.
This is a free tree removal estimate template that prices the way tree work bills: per tree, by size band, with species, height, and DBH noted right on the line. Around the trees sit the lines that decide whether the job pays: the utility locate, the permit, crane or bucket time, rigging hours, and a cleanup section that ends with a rake-out. Load it in the builder, delete what the job doesn't need, and price the rest. Rates start empty because a 36-inch red oak over a fence costs what your crew and your insurance say it costs.
The template also carries an emergency and storm work section, because storm response is a different job at a different price. Its lines are visible: the call-out, the after-hours premium, hazard stabilization by the hour, and the insurance documentation the adjuster will ask for.
What’s in the template
This is the exact checklist that loads in the builder, with each line’s unit already set. Delete what this job doesn’t need.
Assessment & Access4 lines
The site and hazard walk, the utility locate or line-drop call before cutting starts, the removal permit where your city wants one, and lawn and access protection.
- Site assessment & hazard checkflat
- Utility locate / line-drop coordinationflat
- Removal permiteach
- Lawn & access protectionflat
Tree Removal6 lines
Per-tree lines by size band, small through crane-assisted, with species, height, and DBH noted on the line, plus crane or bucket time by the day and climbing and rigging by the hour.
- Small tree removal (under 30 ft)each
- Medium tree removal (30–60 ft)each
- Large tree removal (60 ft+)each
- Technical / crane-assisted removaleach
- Crane or bucket truckday
- Climbing & rigginghour
Per tree. Note species, height, and DBH on the line.
Emergency & Storm Work4 lines
The call-out, the after-hours premium, hazard stabilization by the hour, and photo documentation for the insurance adjuster.
- Emergency call-outeach
- After-hours / storm premiumflat
- Hazard limb stabilizationhour
- Insurance documentation & photosflat
Storm response bills at a premium. Keep it as its own lines.
Debris & Cleanup5 lines
Chipping by the hour, log bucking and hauling by the yard, the firewood option, the haul-off, and the final rake-out.
- Limb chippinghour
- Log bucking & haulingcu yd
- Firewood cut & stackflat
- Debris haul-offcu yd
- Rake-out & final cleanupflat
Commonly left off
In the template, and easy to drop from a one-number quote.
- Removal permit
- Lawn & access protection
- Insurance documentation & photos
A 65-foot oak over a garage, priced out
Sample rates on the main lines. Switch views to see what you track and what the homeowner gets.
- Large tree, 60 ft and up, 2026
- $1,000–4,000+
- Typical range per tree
- $400–1,800
- National average per tree
- $870
National ranges; sources under Questions. Your market sets the real number.
Questions
Units, tax, deposits and exports are covered in the Help guide.
What does a tree removal estimate include?
Four sections in job order: assessment and access (site and hazard check, utility locate, permit, lawn protection), the removals themselves priced per tree by size band with crane and rigging lines, an emergency and storm work section (call-out, after-hours premium, stabilization, insurance documentation), and debris and cleanup (chipping, hauling, firewood, rake-out). Species, height, and DBH go on each removal line, because that's what the price describes.
What does tree removal go for in 2026?
The national average sits near $870 per tree, with a typical range of $400 to $1,800. By size: small trees under 30 feet commonly run $150 to $450, medium trees $450 to $1,200, and large trees $1,000 to $4,000 or more when cranes and rigging enter the picture. Height, trunk diameter, lean, and proximity to structures move the number more than species does, which is why this template puts those facts on the line.
How should I price emergency and storm work?
As its own lines, at its own rates. Storm response commonly bills one-and-a-half to three times scheduled rates, with cost guides putting same-day hazard work at two to three times, plus a show-up or call-out fee, often a few hundred dollars. The template keeps the call-out, the after-hours premium, stabilization hours, and insurance documentation as visible lines, so the premium is priced on the paper rather than negotiated on site. Homeowner policies often cap per-tree payouts; the documentation line is what gets your invoice through that process.
Is the tree removal estimate template free to use?
Yes. The builder runs without an account, and the free plan includes every estimate export: client PDF, Excel, CSV, an internal budget export, and a read-only share link that carries a client-safe copy inside the link itself. A free account adds one cloud-saved estimate. If the client asks for a tree removal quote, send the same document. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription: your branding on client exports, no Estimatery footer, invoice exports, unlimited cloud saves, and a Saved Items catalog of your standard lines.
Cost figures are national ranges compiled from HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 19, 2026), HomeGuide (Feb 4, 2026), This Old House (updated Mar 5, 2026), Fixr (updated Jan 31, 2025), Monster Tree Service (May 25, 2026), accessed October 2026. Your market sets the real number.
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General information for pricing your own work. Not legal, tax or accounting advice. Deposit caps, licensing, lien and permit rules vary by state.