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Tree removal cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $1,050 – $1,750 (mid-range, typical $1,350, before GST/HST), 4% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,050 $820 – $1,350 | $785 | $266 |
| Mid-range | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,004 | $353 |
| Premium | $1,500 $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,106 | $393 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 74% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 16 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 8% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 4% above the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 1 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mainland | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Nechako | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Northeast | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Cariboo | $990 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Kootenay | $990 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| North Coast | $990 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,350 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $1,050 and $1,750. A basic job is about $1,050 and a premium one about $1,500.
Is tree removal more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 4% above the national average. Labour makes up about 74% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 16 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 8% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 4% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 74% at the mid-range level, around 16 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in British Columbia is it most expensive?
Lower Mainland is the most expensive area at about $1,400 for a mid-range job, and North Coast the least expensive at about $1,300.
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