Tree Removal cost in Katy, TX
Katy homeowners typically pay $410 – $1,850 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 3% above the national average.
Katy average
$925
Typical low
$410
Typical high
$1,850
Per foot of height
$8 – $31
Sample ZIP
77494
What drives Katy pricing
Local labor
West Houston suburb with higher-end finish expectations.
Permits & code
County or city permits plus HOA approval typically apply.
Climate & conditions
Flood-zone rules can affect foundations, decks and fencing.
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Estimated project cost
$309 – $700
Most homeowners pay around $505
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Cost by material in Katy
Installed Katy pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $155 – $515 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $465 – $1,250 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $925 – $2,600 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,050 – $8,250 |
Where the money goes in Katy
A typical $925 Katy project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $537
- Equipment and crane22% · $204
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $120
- Insurance and permits7% · $65
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Katy 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 Katy
- 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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