How much does tree service cost in Denver?
Most tree companies make you call just to hear a number. We'd rather show you ours. The tables below are generated from the same estimating model we use to price real jobs across the Denver South Metro area — run across common tree sizes, species, and yard scenarios, so you can see what actually drives the price before you ever talk to us.
How to read these tables
- Easy — trucks pull right up, open space below, well-kept tree.
- Typical — front-yard tree, a garden bed or fence nearby.
- Challenging — backyard access, close to a shed or fence, years overdue for care.
Extreme jobs — limbs over the house or power lines, storm-damaged hazard trees — are deliberately not in these ranges; they're priced individually and can run higher. Every real quote is free, in writing, and exact.
Tree removal cost by size
Size is the single biggest factor: taller trees mean more cutting, more rigging, and more wood to haul.
| Tree size | Easy | Typical | Challenging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under ~25 ft) e.g. crabapple, young aspen | $440 | $525 | $790 |
| Medium (25–45 ft) e.g. honeylocust, maple | $995 | $1,195 | $1,795 |
| Large (45–65 ft) e.g. mature elm, silver maple | $2,000 | $2,405 | $3,605 |
| Very large (65 ft+) e.g. cottonwood | $3,810 | $4,570 | $6,855 |
Tree removal cost by species
Species matters because it predicts size and wood: a mature plains cottonwood is a different animal than a crabapple. Prices below assume each species at a typical mature size for a Front Range yard.
| Species | Typical mature size | Easy | Typical | Challenging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabapple | 18 ft · 10 in trunk | $460 | $555 | $830 |
| Russian Olive | 22 ft · 14 in trunk | $685 | $820 | $1,230 |
| Quaking Aspen | 30 ft · 10 in trunk | $665 | $795 | $1,195 |
| Honeylocust | 40 ft · 18 in trunk | $1,190 | $1,425 | $2,140 |
| Austrian Pine | 40 ft · 18 in trunk | $1,190 | $1,425 | $2,140 |
| Norway Maple | 40 ft · 20 in trunk | $1,310 | $1,570 | $2,360 |
| Littleleaf Linden | 40 ft · 20 in trunk | $1,310 | $1,570 | $2,360 |
| Colorado Blue Spruce | 45 ft · 18 in trunk | $1,275 | $1,530 | $2,295 |
| Green Ash | 45 ft · 22 in trunk | $1,530 | $1,835 | $2,750 |
| Northern Hackberry | 45 ft · 24 in trunk | $1,675 | $2,010 | $3,015 |
| Ponderosa Pine | 50 ft · 22 in trunk | $1,615 | $1,935 | $2,905 |
| Bur Oak | 50 ft · 28 in trunk | $2,090 | $2,510 | $3,760 |
| Silver Maple | 50 ft · 30 in trunk | $2,275 | $2,730 | $4,095 |
| American Elm | 55 ft · 30 in trunk | $2,360 | $2,830 | $4,245 |
| Siberian Elm | 60 ft · 32 in trunk | $2,640 | $3,170 | $4,750 |
| Plains Cottonwood | 80 ft · 48 in trunk | $5,015 | $6,015 | $9,025 |
Tree pruning cost
Deadwood pruning clears the dead branches out of a tree; a maintenance prune is the full treatment — shaping, thinning, and cleanup. Ranges run from easy to challenging scenarios, with the typical price in bold.
| Tree size | Deadwood pruning | Maintenance pruning |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under ~25 ft) | $120 ($100–$180) | $205 ($170–$305) |
| Medium (25–45 ft) | $275 ($230–$415) | $460 ($385–$690) |
| Large (45–65 ft) | $555 ($460–$830) | $925 ($770–$1,385) |
| Very large (65 ft+) | $1,055 ($880–$1,580) | $1,760 ($1,465–$2,635) |
Single branches and lead stems
Often you don't need the whole tree taken down — just the one limb hanging over the roof or one trunk of a multi-stem tree.
| Job | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Large branch removal — medium tree (25–45 ft) | $345 | $290–$520 |
| Large branch removal — large tree (45–65 ft) | $695 | $580–$1,040 |
| Lead stem removal — large multi-stem tree | $695 | $580–$1,040 |
Stump grinding cost
Stump grinding is priced by the stump's diameter measured at ground level. These prices assume the machine can reach the stump; add it to a removal and it's the cheapest line on the invoice.
| Stump diameter | Price |
|---|---|
| 12″ | $108 |
| 18″ | $162 |
| 24″ | $216 |
| 30″ | $270 |
| 36″ | $324 |
| 42″ | $378 |
| 48″ | $432 |
Why waiting costs more: an ash tree example
A tree's condition is a price lever, because dead and brittle wood is slower and riskier to work on. Here's the same 45-foot green ash — the tree emerald ash borer is killing across the Front Range — priced for removal at each stage of decline:
Healthy
$1,835
Declining
$2,200
Dead
$2,750
Hazardous
$3,300
Same tree, same yard — an 80% premium for waiting until it's hazardous. If a tree is on its way out, earlier is cheaper.
Where these numbers come from
These aren't national averages scraped from the internet — they're generated by the estimating model we price real Denver-area jobs with, using current crew rates, and refreshed when our rates change. Your tree will differ from the scenario assumptions in some way, which is why the number that actually matters is a free, written, exact quote. For more on what moves tree prices, see our tree removal cost guide.
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Prices generated July 2026. Estimates only — not a binding offer; every job is quoted individually before any work begins.