Tree Removal cost in Boulder, CO
Boulder homeowners typically pay $470 – $2,100 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 18% above the national average.
Boulder average
$1,050
Typical low
$470
Typical high
$2,100
Per foot of height
$9 – $35
Sample ZIP
80301
What drives Boulder pricing
Local labor
Boulder is the priciest Front Range market with premium green-build standards.
Permits & code
Strict city permitting, energy codes and design review.
Climate & conditions
Snow loads, hail and wildfire-interface rules all apply.
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Estimated project cost
$354 – $850
Most homeowners pay around $602
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Cost by material in Boulder
Installed Boulder pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $175 – $590 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $530 – $1,400 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $1,050 – $2,950 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,350 – $9,450 |
Where the money goes in Boulder
A typical $1,050 Boulder project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $609
- Equipment and crane22% · $231
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $137
- Insurance and permits7% · $74
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Boulder quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Stump grinding
Crane rental
Log splitting for firewood
Permit
Emergency after-hours call
Root system removal
Ways to save in Boulder
- Ask to keep the wood; many companies discount when they do not haul logs.
- Bundle multiple trees into one visit to share the mobilization and crane cost.
- Schedule in winter when crews are slow and leafless trees are faster to drop.
- Handle brush cleanup and chipping yourself.
- Check whether your utility removes trees threatening their power lines for free.
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