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Tree removal cost in Maine
Most homeowners pay $1,100 – $1,850 (mid-range, typical $1,400, before sales tax), 12% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Maine
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,150 $900 – $1,500 | $880 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,400 $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,068 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,550 $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,165 | $376 |
Why prices in Maine are different
Labour makes up about 76% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Maine 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.
Maine ranks 9 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Bangor, ME | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Maine?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $1,100 and $1,850. A basic job is about $1,150 and a premium one about $1,550.
Is tree removal more expensive in Maine than the national average?
Maine: 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 Maine 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 Maine?
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 Maine is it most expensive?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME is the most expensive area at about $1,400 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $1,350.
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