Tree Removal cost in Burbank, CA
Burbank homeowners typically pay $505 – $2,250 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 26% above the national average.
Burbank average
$1,150
Typical low
$505
Typical high
$2,250
Per foot of height
$10 – $38
Sample ZIP
91502
What drives Burbank pricing
Local labor
Licensed Burbank contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 26% above the national labor average. Demand in the Los Angeles market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Burbank follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Burbank building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Seismic bracing and soft-story retrofit rules apply to many older LA-area properties, and hillside lots trigger extra geotechnical review.
Climate & conditions
Burbank sits in a warm Mediterranean climate with intense summer sun, so expect UV-stable, heat-tolerant materials and shaded scheduling in peak summer.
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Estimated project cost
$378 – $900
Most homeowners pay around $639
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Cost by material in Burbank
Installed Burbank pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $190 – $630 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $565 – $1,500 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $1,150 – $3,150 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,500 – $10,100 |
Where the money goes in Burbank
A typical $1,150 Burbank project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $667
- Equipment and crane22% · $253
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $150
- Insurance and permits7% · $81
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Burbank 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 Burbank
- 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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