Wondering how much tree removal costs in Pinellas County, FL? Here are honest 2026 price ranges and exactly what makes a job cost more or less — so you can spot a fair quote when you get one.
For most Pinellas County homeowners, tree removal runs between about $400 and $2,500, with the typical mid-size oak or pine landing somewhere around $700–$1,400. Small palms and ornamental trees can be a few hundred dollars; very large, hazardous, or crane-access removals over a house can run $3,000–$6,000 or more.
Price is driven mostly by size, access, and risk — not just the tree itself. A 60-foot laurel oak leaning over your roof costs far more to take down safely than the same tree standing alone in an open backyard. Use the ranges below as a starting point, then get a free, written estimate for your exact tree.
Ballpark 2026 pricing for common jobs across Clearwater, St. Pete, Largo and the rest of the county.
| Service | What's Included | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 25 ft) | Ornamentals, small palms, slim trunks | $200–$600 |
| Medium tree removal (25–50 ft) | Mid-size oaks, pines, larger palms | $600–$1,400 |
| Large tree removal (50–80 ft) | Grand oaks, tall slash pines | $1,400–$3,500 |
| Very large / crane removal | Over-structure, tight access, hazard trees | $3,000–$6,500+ |
| Tree trimming / pruning (per tree) | Canopy thinning, deadwooding, raising | $250–$1,200 |
| Palm trimming | Frond & seed-pod removal, per palm | $75–$400 |
| Stump grinding | Grinding below grade + chip cleanup | $100–$500 |
| Emergency / storm removal | After-hours, tree on structure | $500–$5,000+ |
This is the single biggest factor. Taller, thicker trees take more time, more rigging, and more cleanup. Doubling a tree's height can more than double the cost because of the extra climbing, cutting and hauling involved.
An open front yard a truck can back into is cheap. A backyard oak boxed in by a pool cage, fences and a neighbor's lanai — common on tight Pinellas Park and beach lots — has to be roped down piece by piece, which takes longer and costs more.
A tree that can be felled in one drop is far less expensive than one hanging over your roof, lanai, or a Duke Energy line. Removals near power lines sometimes require coordination with the utility and always require careful rigging, which raises the price.
Removal usually leaves the stump. Grinding it below grade and cleaning up the chips is typically billed separately — figure roughly $100–$500 depending on stump diameter and how many you have. Bundling it with the removal is usually cheaper than calling someone back later.
Some quotes leave the wood and brush at the curb; others haul everything away. Full haul-off and a raked, clean site costs a bit more but saves you a trip to the dump or a weekend of dragging branches.
After a hurricane or strong storm, a tree on your roof at 11 p.m. is an emergency call — after-hours rates, extra crew, and added risk all push the price up. Documenting the damage for insurance is part of a good storm-removal job.
Many Pinellas cities — including St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Clearwater — protect "grand" or heritage trees and require a permit (and sometimes replanting) before removal. Dead, dying or clearly hazardous trees are often exempt. Permit fees and the time to pull them can add to your total, but a good company handles the paperwork for you.
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