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Tree removal cost in Georgia
Most homeowners pay $950 – $1,600 (mid-range, typical $1,200, before sales tax), 4% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Georgia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,000 $780 – $1,300 | $727 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,200 $950 – $1,600 | $882 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,750 | $962 | $376 |
Why prices in Georgia are different
Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Georgia cost about 3% less 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 4% below the national figure.
Georgia ranks 37 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Dalton, GA | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Gainesville, GA | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Hinesville, GA | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Savannah, GA | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $960 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $960 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Rome, GA | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Valdosta, GA | $910 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Albany, GA | $850 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Georgia?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $950 and $1,600. A basic job is about $1,000 and a premium one about $1,350.
Is tree removal more expensive in Georgia than the national average?
Georgia: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Georgia cost about 3% less 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 4% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Georgia?
About 72% 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 Georgia is it most expensive?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is the most expensive area at about $1,250 for a mid-range job, and Albany, GA the least expensive at about $1,050.
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