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Durham tree removal pricing per foot of height

Tree Removal cost per foot of height in Durham, North Carolina in 2026.

Low

$395

Average

$890

High

$1,800

Durham crews quote about $8 – $30 per foot of height.

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What drives tree removal prices in Durham

Local labor, permitting and climate move Durham prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Licensed trade labor in Durham runs about 99% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.

Permits

Most Durham, NC projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.

Climate

North Carolina weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Durham and why.

Durham unit pricing by material

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

Ways to lower your Durham price

  • 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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