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Tree removal cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $1,000 – $1,650 (mid-range, typical $1,300, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,000 $780 – $1,300 | $731 | $266 |
| Mid-range | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,650 | $935 | $353 |
| Premium | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,030 | $393 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 73% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 16 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
Ontario ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Toronto | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Ottawa | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $960 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $960 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| London | $960 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $960 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Northeast | $960 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $950 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,300 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $1,000 and $1,650. A basic job is about $1,000 and a premium one about $1,400.
Is tree removal more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 73% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 16 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 73% 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 Ontario is it most expensive?
Northwest is the most expensive area at about $1,350 for a mid-range job, and Windsor--Sarnia the least expensive at about $1,200.
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