Tree Removal cost in Davis, CA
Davis homeowners typically pay $435 – $1,950 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 9% above the national average.
Davis average
$980
Typical low
$435
Typical high
$1,950
Per foot of height
$9 – $33
Sample ZIP
95616
What drives Davis pricing
Local labor
Licensed Davis contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 9% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Davis follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Davis building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Davis 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
$327 – $750
Most homeowners pay around $539
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Cost by material in Davis
Installed Davis pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $165 – $545 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $490 – $1,300 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $980 – $2,750 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,200 – $8,700 |
Where the money goes in Davis
A typical $980 Davis project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $568
- Equipment and crane22% · $216
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $127
- Insurance and permits7% · $69
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Davis 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 Davis
- 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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