Tree Removal cost in Chico, CA
Chico homeowners typically pay $395 – $1,800 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 1% below the national average.
Chico average
$890
Typical low
$395
Typical high
$1,800
Per foot of height
$8 – $30
Sample ZIP
95926
What drives Chico pricing
Local labor
Licensed Chico contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 1% below the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Chico follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Chico building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Chico sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$297 – $700
Most homeowners pay around $499
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Cost by material in Chico
Installed Chico pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $150 – $495 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $445 – $1,200 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $890 – $2,500 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,000 – $7,900 |
Where the money goes in Chico
A typical $890 Chico project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $516
- Equipment and crane22% · $196
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $116
- Insurance and permits7% · $62
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Chico 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 Chico
- 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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