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Tree removal cost in Kentucky
Most homeowners pay $930 – $1,550 (mid-range, typical $1,200, before sales tax), 4% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Kentucky
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $970 $760 – $1,250 | $702 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,200 $930 – $1,550 | $852 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,300 $1,000 – $1,700 | $930 | $376 |
Why prices in Kentucky are different
Labour makes up about 71% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 6% 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.
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Owensboro, KY | $960 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $930 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $870 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Kentucky?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $930 and $1,550. A basic job is about $970 and a premium one about $1,300.
Is tree removal more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 71% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 6% 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 Kentucky?
About 71% 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 Kentucky is it most expensive?
Elizabethtown, KY is the most expensive area at about $1,200 for a mid-range job, and West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,050.
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