If there is something about tree care and maintenance that you shouldn't tackle yourself, it is eliminating a tree. If you are not skilled and well-equipped, you shouldn't go to this part of tree maintenance. We always advise our clients to hire the best tree service company in the local town to ensure safe and efficient tree removal. Naturally, you will be concerned about the cost of tree removal, and that is understandable. You should be familiar with how much the average tree removal cost is to keep you from doing business with con artists and scammers. On average, you can spend as little as $130 or as high as $1500, depending on several factors that we will discuss here. 

Tree Sizes
The size of the tree is probably the most critical factor to consider when determining the cost of tree removal. Consider the following examples:

• Small trees not more than 30 feet- $120 to $500.
• Medium trees from 30 feet up to 60 feet- $170 to $1,000
• Large Trees from 60 feet to 80 feet- $450 to $1,200
• Extra Large Trees not more than 100 feet- $1,500 or more

Tree Trunk Diameter
Tree removal companies take the trunk's diameter into consideration when calculating the final cost of tree removal. As you have guessed, it is less taxing and easier to take down a tree with a narrower trunk compared to one with a wide trunk. The reason for this is apparent. The diameter of the tree is usually directly proportional to the tree's size, which means the larger the trunk diameter, the larger the entire tree is. A reputable tree company gets the diameter of the tree to come up with an accurate estimate for the tree removal service. The driving factors change, however, if you're removing a diseased or decayed tree.

What is included in the tree removal cost?
The total cost of tree removal includes the complete cutting down of the tree until it is only a stump. It is also inclusive of chipping of the small twigs and branches and hauling of the larger logs and woods. The tree company also includes the chopping of the trunk into smaller portions. You need to prepare extra cash for the following add-on services.

Stump Grinding- If you don't want to keep the stump in your yard, you will need stump grinding service. Stump grinding can cost you up to $300, depending on its size.

Branch Chipping and Hauling- You may need to pay extra for the tree company to haul branches and limbs. Most companies bill per hour, so you can expect to pay up to $150 for them to chip the chips and haul the branches away.

Hauling of Trunk Wood- You may be billed extra $300 or more to have the sections of the trunk hauled away. 

Wood Splitting- Tree care companies typically bring their wood splitting equipment with them when they cut down your tree. You may be required to pay an extra $100 to $200 for them to do this task for you.

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​There are several types of tree services offered for your tree maintenance. These services are common not only in residential areas but also in commercial areas. Tree services are done to keep your tree healthy and to make them more appealing, but they can also be done to ensure you and your property's safety from the possible damage trees can bring. Here are two of the most common tree services offered by tree service companies:
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Tree removal is not always recommended because as much as possible, saving your tree is the top priority of tree service companies. However, there are times when they can no longer be restored due to a disease. It can also be posing danger to you and your property that is why removing it is the best option to take. Dead trees can be easily uprooted during inclement weather that is why they should be removed right away.

If you do not know what tree service you need, consult professional and certified arborists to assist you.
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Tree trimming can help a lot in keeping the health of your tree in check. This can be done due to a nearby electric line or a building or house. If the tree poses danger, then it should be trimmed to prevent bad things from happening. Also, thinning branches or limbs can help increase your tree's health.
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The tree service company should inspect the tree before deciding what action to take for your tree. A professional tree service can determine the presence of fungus and do what is needed to prevent them from infecting the whole tree and the others near it. 

Healthy trees are beneficial for the homes, but dead trees pose a threat due to various reasons. People assume that removal of such trees is the only appropriate way to deal with damaged trees, but one should remember that there are trees which are only partially damaged as well. Removal of such trees is a waste to the part that is healthy. Tree trimming is a much more efficient solution than merely removing.

Tree Trimming is Important
Persistence of dead trees pose threats such as the tree becoming a host to pests. Tree trimming services allow for such problems to be prevented and also refrain from killing the trees and wasting the healthy part. It is true that tree trimming has to be maintained and regulated and it does not provide an effective solution, but on the positive note it does save the healthy part of the tree and makes it long lasting.

DIY Tree Trimming Can Be Dangerous
People assume that tree-trimming is an easy feat and all it requires is a bit of cutting down branches manually, but this is a misconception. Tree trimming is a technical task and if amateurs attempt to work on it, it will be time-consuming and might also not achieve the intended purpose. Professional tree trimming companies are trained for this task and have the expertise one needs to possess to carry it out.

Tree Trimming is a Maintenance
Tree-trimming is not merely an easy solution; it is a process that is beneficial for the trees as well. It preserves the beauty and value and makes the trees healthy and long lasting by keeping the roots lush and healthy. It also prevents the spread of contagious diseases from one tree to another.

When is Tree Removal Necessary?
It does not mean that you should forgo the option of tree removal. In fact, in some cases, tree removal is the only option left to preserve the hygiene of the house and the health of the other plants. Some arborists can inform you whether the issue could be dealt with merely tree trimming or the removal of the tree is necessary. If tree removal is the last resort, then you should go for it to protect the other plants at your home.
These are some reasons why tree trimming offers you a more practical solution and how you could avoid the option of removing your trees.

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