Tree Service Pricing in Genesee County (2026)
Real ranges, published, because "call for a quote" usually means "it depends." It does depend — but these tables are the honest Genesee County framework, and your firm flat number comes free after an on-site look.
Tree Removal
| Tree size / situation | Typical Range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft), open yard | $300–$700 | Species, lean, access |
| Medium tree (30–60 ft) | $700–$1,500 | Targets (garage, fence, lines), rigging needs |
| Large tree (60+ ft) — mature oak, maple, cottonwood | $1,500–$3,500+ | Trunk diameter, crown spread, drop zone |
| Crane-assisted removal | $2,500–$6,000+ | Crane time, street/driveway setup, rigging complexity |
| Tight-access / zero-drop-zone job | +15–30% | Hand-carry pace, smaller footprint, more rigging points |
| Dead ash premium (vs. live tree) | +10–25% | Brittle, unpredictable wood; slower, safer cuts |
Ash Tree Removal (EAB)
| Ash situation | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small ash (under 30 ft), open yard | $350–$700 | Simple fell or minimal rigging |
| Mid-size ash (30–50 ft), near structures | $800–$1,600 | Rigged sections, typical city lot |
| Large mature ash over structures/lines | $1,600–$3,500+ | Crane or advanced rigging |
| Save-vs-remove assessment | Free | Includes honest treatment referral when salvageable |
| Multi-tree ash (3+) | Volume discount | Setup cost spreads across trees |
Trimming & Pruning
| Work type | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree trim (under 30 ft) | $200–$450 | Deadwood + light shaping |
| Medium tree trim (30–50 ft) | $400–$800 | Crown clean, clearance, light reduction |
| Large mature tree | $700–$1,500 | Full crown work; multiple visits sometimes best |
| Deadwooding / hazard-only pass | $250–$600 | Fast, targeted; pre-winter favorite |
| Young-tree structural training | $150–$350 | Best per-dollar value in arboriculture |
Stump Grinding
| Stump situation | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small stump (under 12 in) | $100–$180 | Minimum service call included |
| Standard yard stump (12–30 in) | $150–$300 | Most EAB ash stumps |
| Large stump (30 in+) | $300–$500+ | By diameter and access |
| Deep grind for replanting | +50–100% | 12–18+ inches, more spoil |
| Multi-stump (3+) | Volume pricing | Whole-lot rates available |
Emergency & Storm Work
| Situation | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| After-hours emergency call-out | $150–$400 | Credited toward work if you proceed |
| Tree/limb off structure, stabilize + remove | $800–$2,500 | Size, access, structure involvement; often insurance-covered |
| Crane-assist emergency | $2,500–$6,000+ | Quoted on site |
| Storm cleanup / debris-only | $400–$1,500 | Chipping + haul-off |
Cabling & Debris
| Work | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard two-stem cable | $400–$900 | Through-bolt, steel strand, ANSI A300 Part 3 |
| Brace rods (each) | $150–$400 | Often paired with cabling |
| Curbside brush chip & haul | $150–$350 | By volume; chips left or removed |
| Debris cleanup (whole yard) | $400–$1,200 | Chipping + haul-off |
The Five Cost Drivers (So You Can Predict Your Quote)
- Size and species condition. Height sets the baseline; species sets the difficulty. Dead ash and storm-damaged wood cost more than healthy wood of the same size — they're slower and riskier to cut.
- Targets. A tree with open lawn to fall on is one job; the same tree over a garage, fence line, pool, or service drop is another. Every protected target adds rigging.
- Access. Can the chipper and truck back to the tree, or do we hand-carry every section through a 4-foot gate? Flint's older lots make this question matter weekly.
- Volume. One tree is priced with full setup cost; five trees spread it. Multi-tree and lot work is always cheaper per tree.
- Timing. Emergency and after-hours work carries call-out fees. Booking non-urgent work in the off-peak weeks is the cheapest version of the same job.
💡 The honest pitch: get two or three quotes on any job over $1,000 — we encourage it. Our numbers hold up against comparison because they're built on the same published ranges you just read.