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Tree removal cost in Virginia
Most homeowners pay $960 – $1,600 (mid-range, typical $1,250, before sales tax), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Virginia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $1,000 $790 – $1,300 | $735 | $272 |
| Mid-range | $1,250 $960 – $1,600 | $892 | $340 |
| Premium | $1,350 $1,050 – $1,750 | $973 | $376 |
Why prices in Virginia are different
Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Virginia cost about 2% 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 in line with the national figure.
Virginia ranks 33 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Richmond, VA | $980 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $970 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $960 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Roanoke, VA | $950 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $940 | $1,150 | $1,250 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $960 | $1,150 | $1,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tree removal cost in Virginia?
A mid-range job typically costs $1,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $960 and $1,600. A basic job is about $1,000 and a premium one about $1,350.
Is tree removal more expensive in Virginia than the national average?
Virginia: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 72% of a mid-range tree removal job, around 19 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Virginia cost about 2% 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Virginia?
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 Virginia is it most expensive?
Charlottesville, VA is the most expensive area at about $1,200 for a mid-range job, and Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA the least expensive at about $1,150.
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