Removal prices by trunk and canopy
For one tree with no stump removal, Thumbtack's tree removal guide (last updated March 24, 2026) shows a national average of $450 to $1,450. Its overall range runs from about $373 to $3,300, with low-end jobs at $373 to $432 and high-end jobs at $2,500 to $3,300. Taking the tree down and removing the stump averages $884 to $1,627, and $2,199 to $2,659 at the high end (all checked Nov 10, 2026).
The guide also prices removal by trunk diameter and canopy size, using Xactware data for equipment and labor:
| Trunk diameter | Smaller canopy (under 30 feet) | Bigger canopy (over 30 feet) |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk less than 12 in. | $226 to $596 | $359 to $946 |
| Trunk 12–24 in. | $517 to $1,364 | $808 to $2,132 |
| Trunk 24–36 in. | $976 to $2,573 | $1,562 to $4,117 |
Broken into parts, the same guide lists equipment at $155 to $363 and labor at $257 to $2,476. It notes that delivering a 4x4 tree lift that reaches 120 to 150 feet "is sometimes around $450 alone" (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Trimming prices by height
Thumbtack's 2026 tree trimming guide, updated October 23, 2026, gives a national average of $402 to $1,158 per job, with low-end jobs averaging $186 and high-end jobs $2,456 (checked Nov 10, 2026).
| Tree height | Range |
|---|---|
| 5–10 ft tall | $474 to $848 |
| 11–20 ft tall | $577 to $993 |
| 21–40 ft tall | $768 to $1,362 |
| Taller than 40 ft | $1,126 to $1,957 |
Extras in the same guide: $60 to $80 an hour for hourly work, $50 to $100 more for wood chipping, about $50 to $100 per tree for log splitting, and emergency storm work "sometimes as high as $250 an hour" (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Stump grinding prices
Thumbtack's 2026 stump grinding guide, updated October 23, 2026, gives a national average of $230 to $593, with low-end jobs around $116 and high-end jobs around $1,210. Hauling away the stump and chips averages $100 to $120, and some companies charge about $150 an hour for many stumps (checked Nov 10, 2026).
| Stump diameter | Thumbtack |
|---|---|
| Less than 12 in. across | $267 to $354 |
| 12–24 in. across | $324 to $443 |
| 24–36 in. across | $355 to $486 |
| 36–48 in. across | $372 to $494 |
HomeAdvisor's stump grinding guide, titled for 2025 and showing no update date, gives an average of $250 and a normal range of $120 to $500, at $2 to $5 per inch of diameter. It lists a minimum fee of $100 to $150 and $40 to $75 for each additional stump (checked Nov 10, 2026).
What moves the price on a Warren County job
National averages can't see your yard. These are the things a contractor looks at when they do.
| Factor | Why it matters here |
|---|---|
| Getting in | A fenced backyard with one narrow gate, like the one in the photo, can keep trucks, lifts and grinders out, so more of the work is done by hand. |
| What's below | A house, deck, fence or the neighbor's roof under the crown means pieces are lowered, not dropped. |
| Dead ash | Brittle wood may rule out climbing, which can bring in a lift. Thumbtack notes lift delivery alone can be about $450 (checked Nov 10, 2026). |
| The service wire | Lebanon schedules service-line shutoffs during normal business hours with two business days' notice, so plan the date around it (checked Nov 10, 2026). |
| Permits | Springboro's protected-tree permit costs $25 for up to 10 trees, up to $500 for more than 100, and $100 per required replacement tree if you don't plant one (checked Nov 10, 2026). Lebanon requires a right-of-way permit for public trees. |
| The wood | Mason's curb pickup takes nothing over 4 inches thick and none from January to March; Springboro's bundles top out at 4 feet and 50 pounds (checked Nov 10, 2026). Most of a tree has to be hauled, chipped or left in rounds. |
| Urgency | Storm work at up to $250 an hour, per Thumbtack (checked Nov 10, 2026). |
Worked example: a big oak in a tight yard
Say an oak like the one in the photo has a trunk about 30 inches across and a canopy well over 30 feet. On Thumbtack's national table, that's $1,562 to $4,117 to take it down. Grinding a stump 24 to 36 inches across adds $355 to $486 on Thumbtack's grinding table. Added together, the national figures put the job at roughly $1,917 to $4,603 (both guides checked Nov 10, 2026; the addition is ours).
Where it lands in that range depends on the gate, the deck, the neighbor's roof and whether the wood is hauled. This is arithmetic on national figures, not a quote. The contractor's written price after seeing the tree is the number that counts.
Ways to keep the price down
- Keep the wood. Rounds left in the yard mean less hauling. Say so before the visit so the price reflects it.
- Use the city pickup for small brush. In Mason, brush cut 4 to 12 feet long and no thicker than 4 inches goes out by 7 a.m. Monday on your quarter's week, any month but January to March. Springboro takes 4-foot bundles up to 50 pounds from April through December (checked Nov 10, 2026). Ask whether leaving the small stuff for the city changes the price.
- Do several stumps at once. HomeAdvisor's guide puts each additional stump at $40 to $75, well under a typical minimum fee of $100 to $150 (checked Nov 10, 2026).
- Book the service-line shutoff early. In Lebanon, two business days' notice to (513) 228-3210 (checked Nov 10, 2026).
- Clear the way. Move cars, unlock the gate, and flag sprinkler heads and any buried lines you know about before the crew arrives.
When insurance helps
If a tree has already fallen on the house or another insured structure, your homeowners policy may pay part of the removal. The Insurance Information Institute said in 2010 that debris removal in that case is generally covered up to about $500 to $1,000, and that removal generally isn't covered when the tree hits nothing insured. After the 2008 windstorm, the Ohio Insurance Institute put typical debris coverage at up to $1,000, or $500 per tree, when a wind-felled tree damaged a covered structure or blocked a driveway or wheelchair access. The trees themselves are generally covered only for named causes such as fire or lightning, about $500 per tree, and wind isn't one of them. See storm and emergency work.
Paying for the work
The Ohio Attorney General's August 2024 storm advice applies to any tree job: avoid "large payments in advance," pay in stages as the work progresses, get a written contract covering "the costs, the work to be done, the starting and end dates," and consider paying by credit card. If the deal was made at your door, Ohio's home solicitation law generally gives you until midnight of the third business day to cancel (checked Nov 10, 2026). More in hiring a tree service.
Price questions
Why are the ranges so wide?
Because size, access and risk vary so much. On Thumbtack's own table, a small tree under 12 inches with a short canopy starts at $226, while a 24 to 36 inch trunk with a tall crown can reach $4,117 (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Does removal include the stump?
Often not. Thumbtack prices one tree without stump removal at $450 to $1,450 and with it at $884 to $1,627 (checked Nov 10, 2026). Ask the contractor to list the stump as its own line.
Is there a local price list for Lebanon or Mason?
Not on this site. It hasn't gathered prices from local contractors, so it shows only national figures with their sources and dates. The written price from the contractor who sees your tree is what to go by.
Are there city fees for tree work?
Springboro charges for its protected-tree permit, from $25 for up to 10 trees. In Lebanon, work done on a public tree under the city's right-of-way permit is at the applicant's expense (both checked Nov 10, 2026).
Will insurance pay to take down a healthy tree I'm worried about?
The 2010 insurance guidance covers trees that fall on insured property, not standing trees. Ask your insurer before counting on it.
Your price comes from the one independent contractor who receives your request, after they've seen the tree. This site sets none of its own.
Sources
- Thumbtack, Tree Removal Cost Guide 2026 (last updated Mar 24, 2026), 2026 Tree Trimming Cost Guide (updated Oct 23, 2026) and 2026 Stump Grinding Cost Guide (updated Oct 23, 2026). National figures, checked Nov 10, 2026.
- HomeAdvisor, stump grinding cost (titled 2025). Checked Nov 10, 2026.
- City of Springboro, 280.03 Permits and trash; City of Lebanon, 907.03 and line clearance; City of Mason, brush and leaf collection. Checked Nov 10, 2026.
- Insurance Information Institute, fallen trees (July 22, 2010); Ohio Insurance Institute, via Farm and Dairy (Sept 16, 2008).
- Ohio Attorney General, "Severe Weather Brings Out Scammers" (Aug 9, 2024) and door-to-door sales. Checked Nov 10, 2026.