Tree Removal cost in Modesto, CA
Modesto homeowners typically pay $400 – $1,800 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price right at the national average.
Modesto average
$900
Typical low
$400
Typical high
$1,800
Per foot of height
$8 – $30
Sample ZIP
95350
What drives Modesto pricing
Local labor
Modesto labor rates sit close to the national average.
Permits & code
City permits apply to structural, roofing and fence work.
Climate & conditions
Valley heat drives cooling loads in summer.
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Estimated project cost
$300 – $700
Most homeowners pay around $500
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Cost by material in Modesto
Installed Modesto pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $150 – $500 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $450 – $1,200 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $900 – $2,500 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,000 – $8,000 |
Where the money goes in Modesto
A typical $900 Modesto project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $522
- Equipment and crane22% · $198
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $117
- Insurance and permits7% · $63
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Modesto 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 Modesto
- 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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