Tree Removal cost in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco homeowners typically pay $580 – $2,600 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 45% above the national average.
San Francisco average
$1,300
Typical low
$580
Typical high
$2,600
Per foot of height
$12 – $44
Sample ZIP
94103
What drives San Francisco pricing
Local labor
SF is the most expensive labor market on the West Coast; access and parking add to bids.
Permits & code
SF DBI permits, historic review and neighborhood notification are common on exterior work.
Climate & conditions
Fog, damp and hillside conditions favor moisture-resistant assemblies.
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Estimated project cost
$435 – $1,000
Most homeowners pay around $718
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Cost by material in San Francisco
Installed San Francisco pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $220 – $725 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $655 – $1,750 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $1,300 – $3,650 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,900 – $11,600 |
Where the money goes in San Francisco
A typical $1,300 San Francisco project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $754
- Equipment and crane22% · $286
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $169
- Insurance and permits7% · $91
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on San Francisco 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 San Francisco
- 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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