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Tree removal cost in Colorado
Most homeowners pay $1,100 – $1,800 (mid-range, typical $1,400, before sales tax), 12% above the national average.
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| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,150 $900 – $1,500 | $876 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,800 | $1,063 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,550 $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,160 | $376 |
Why prices in Colorado are different
Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about 17% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 12% above the national figure.
Colorado ranks 6 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Greeley, CO | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Pueblo, CO | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Colorado?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,100 and $1,800. A basic job is about $1,150 and a premium one about $1,550.
Is tree removal more expensive in Colorado than the national average?
Colorado: 12% above the national average. Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Colorado cost about 17% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 12% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Colorado?
About 76% at the mid-range level, around 19 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Colorado is it most expensive?
Boulder, CO is the most expensive area at about $1,450 for a mid-range job, and Pueblo, CO the least expensive at about $1,250.
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