While there are costs associated with tree care, trees almost always contribute more value to your property than their care costs. For example, the U.S. Department of Energy reports that strategically placed trees can reduce your energy consumption by as much as 25%, while Realtor.com reports that healthy trees can boost property value by up to 15%.
But to help you plan and budget for the care your trees need, we’ll share some of the typical price ranges for various tree care services in the Central Illinois area.
Given the complexities of tree care, it’s important to note that pricing varies pretty significantly for different services. Pruning one tree may cost only a few hundred dollars, while pruning another, similar-looking tree may cost thousands. So, we’ll share some price ranges for our most popular services below, to give you an idea of what to expect.
But don’t worry, it’s easy to get a free estimate for your specific tree-care needs. Simply contact us, and our team will be happy to schedule an on-site visit.
Tree trimming and pruning services generally range between about $500 and $1500. The larger the trees being trimmed and the more difficult the area is to access, the higher the costs will usually be.
Tree removal may only cost as little as $500 for small, healthy trees in wide-open, easily accessed spaces. On the other hand, the removal of a large, hazardous tree may cost $3,000 or more.
Because emergency work presents additional challenges, ranging from dangerous working conditions to scheduling complications, it costs more than typical removal and usually ranges from $1,000 to $7,000.
Removal services generally cost more when cranes are needed to remove large, hazardous, or access-limited trees. Crane-assisted removal costs generally fall in the $2,500 to $6,000 range.
Downed tree removal generally costs between $1,000 and $2,000, depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the tree, its location, and the manner in which its positioned on the ground.
The costs associated with arborist services, such as risk assessments or health evaluations, vary on a case-by-case basis. But our services start at $100 and are generally billed at $100 per crew member per hour.
Stump grinding costs primarily vary based on the size of the stump and the number of stumps you’re having removed. But each stump will generally cost between $150 and $600. There is a $200 minimum for every job, and a $40 minimum per stump.
As mentioned earlier, there are a number of factors that’ll influence the price of the tree-care services you need. We’ll share some of the most important factors used to determine the exact price of tree-care services in Central Illinois below.
One of the most influential factors in tree-care costs is the size of the tree. Because the care, maintenance, and removal of large trees is more complex, more dangerous, and yields more material that must be collected and removed, costs tend to rise with increasing tree size.
Some tree species are more challenging to work on than others. Cottonwoods and willows, for example, have weak bark, which presents safety issues, while honey locusts are often covered in sharp thorns that’ll slow down tree climbers working within the tree’s canopy.
Working on trees that are dying, dead, or brittle is often more dangerous than caring for trees in good condition, and this is reflected in the price of the services requested. Working on dangerous trees may also require the use of additional equipment, further raising the costs.
We can prune or remove trees located in convenient, easily accessed areas more quickly than trees growing in tight, hard-to-reach places. So, consider not only how far your tree is from the road, but whether we’ll have to fit equipment through narrow fences or other restricted spaces.
There are a variety of complications that can increase the costs of any tree pruning or removal project. For example, if you have branches that overhang buildings, contact power lines, or have already started splitting from the trunk, you’ll likely pay more for their removal.
Our crews are typically busiest during the spring, summer, and fall, and they’re typically the least busy during the winter (which is actually the best time of year to have trees pruned). This means that you’ll often pay slightly lower prices for work completed in the winter.
Loading up our crews and equipment and traveling to a job site represents a significant investment of time and money. This means that you can often enjoy much lower per-tree costs if you’re having multiple trees trimmed, pruned, or removed at the same time.
We understand that tree-care costs are sometimes high and that everyone has a budget they must adhere to. Additionally, tree-care costs can sometimes spring up unexpectedly, which creates even more pressure on your wallet.
But unfortunately, tree care isn’t always optional, and putting off important work can sometimes lead to even greater expenses down the line. So, to help homeowners and property managers in the Central Illinois area, we’ll share a few ways to help reduce the costs associated with tree care.
Living trees get larger each year, while dead trees grow more hazardous with every passing week — both factors that increase the costs of tree care services. So, monitor your trees carefully and always take action as soon as you notice they need care.
Another benefit of taking action early is that it may allow you to schedule the work in advance. And as long as it is safe and prudent to do so, this means you can often schedule the work to take place during the winter, when tree-care costs are typically lowest.
Handling and removing the debris produced during tree-care work requires a lot of time, effort, and resources for service providers. So, if you don’t mind disposing of wood yourself, you can consider letting us leave branches and tree trunks on-site.
Though it may increase the total costs of the service call, you’ll often be able to reduce the per-tree costs of our tree care services by having a number of trees cared for at the same time. This will yield the greatest savings when the trees are all growing in close proximity to each other.
It’s also important to note that Trimmed Up Trees offers flexible financing options for homeowners and property managers who’d rather pay for their tree-care needs via convenient monthly payments. Simply contact us to learn more.
Still have questions about the costs of tree care services in the Atwood, Illinois area? We’ve rounded up a few of the most common questions our customers have and answered them below.
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