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Knoxville tree removal pricing per foot of height

Tree Removal cost per foot of height in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2026.

Low

$375

Average

$845

High

$1,700

Knoxville crews quote about $8 – $28 per foot of height.

Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.

What drives tree removal prices in Knoxville

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

Labor market

Licensed trade labor in Knoxville runs about 94% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.

Permits

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

Climate

Tennessee weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Knoxville and why.

Knoxville unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$140 – $470
Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$425 – $1,150
Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$845 – $2,350
Very large (80 ft+)$1,900 – $7,500

Ways to lower your Knoxville 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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