Cost guide · checked Nov 12, 2026

What tree work costs in the Chattanooga area

There is no public survey of Chattanooga-only tree prices, so these are national 2026 ranges from Angi and HomeGuide. Use them to sanity-check quotes, not as a quote.

Tree cost estimator

A rough range from published national prices. It is an estimate, not a quote.

What do you need?Tree or stump sizeHow many? Near the house, a fence or power lines, or hard to reach Emergency / storm damage (same or next day) Add stump grinding

Estimated range
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How this works: Chattanooga Tree Quotes is a free referral service, not a tree company. We pass your request to independent local tree pros, who may pay us for the referral. They quote, schedule and do the work; check their insurance before you hire. More about us.

How the estimator works

It starts from the per-tree range for your size (removal: low end from Angi, high end from HomeGuide; trimming: Angi; stumps: HomeGuide), multiplies by the number of trees, then applies Angi's +25% to +50% for tight or near-house access and HomeGuide's 2x to 3x for same-day storm work, and adds HomeGuide's stump grinding prices if you tick that box. Results are rounded to $50 and shown as a range. It doesn't apply multi-tree discounts, travel fees or local price differences.

Tree removal

Item	Range	Source
Average tree removal	$750 (most pay $200 to $2,000)	Angi
Average tree removal	$850 (typical $400 to $1,200; $200 to $3,000 overall)	HomeGuide
Tree under 30 ft	$150 to $450 / $200 to $500	Angi / HomeGuide
Tree 30 to 60 ft	$450 to $1,200 / $500 to $1,500	Angi / HomeGuide
Tree 60 to 80 ft	$800 to $1,500 / $850 to $2,000	Angi / HomeGuide
Tree over 80 ft	$1,000 to $2,000 / $1,200 to $2,500+	Angi / HomeGuide
Oak	$200 to $2,000 / $300 to $2,500	Angi / HomeGuide
Pine	$250 to $1,500 / $250 to $1,600	Angi / HomeGuide
Crane	about $500 a day ($250 to $600)	Angi
Tight access, near lines or buildings	adds 25% to 50%	Angi

Emergency and storm work

Same-day or next-day removal often costs 2 to 3 times the standard rate (HomeGuide).
Emergency removal after a storm can reach $5,000 (Angi).
Insurance usually covers removal when a tree damages a covered structure, typically $500 to $1,000 per tree, and usually not for a tree that falls without hitting anything (HomeGuide). Check your own policy.

Stump grinding

Item	HomeGuide range
First stump	$120 to $400
Each additional stump	$30 to $60
Extra-large stump	$300 to $800
Per inch of diameter	$2 to $6
Minimum fee	$80 to $160

Tree trimming

Item	Angi range
Average trimming	$460 (most $270 to $1,800)
Under 25 ft	$80 to $350
25 to 50 ft	$150 to $800
Over 50 ft	$300 to $1,800

Local costs that are often free

Utility locates before stump grinding: Tennessee 811 and Georgia 811 tickets cost nothing.
EPB removes trees growing directly under its power lines and lowers the line to your house for your contractor at no charge.
City brush pickup is free for brush you cut yourself, within size limits (Chattanooga: 8 ft long, 18 in thick). Contractor brush is excluded.
Burning in Hamilton County needs an Air Pollution Control Bureau permit (Oct 1 to Apr 30): $15 in the county permit area, $75 with an inspection inside Chattanooga, Collegedale, East Ridge, Red Bank and Ridgeside.

How to get a fair price

Get two or three written quotes for the same scope: removal, stump, cleanup, haul-away.
Book non-urgent work in the off-season. HomeGuide says prices run 10% to 20% higher in summer and fall; Angi says late winter is the cheapest time to trim.
Bundle trees. HomeGuide says companies often cut per-tree prices 10% to 25% for several trees in one visit.

Sources

Prices are national ranges published by the sources above, not quotes. Your price depends on the tree, access and timing; local companies quote after seeing the job.