How much does tree removal cost in Los Angeles?

Most Los Angeles projects land between $495 – $2,250, with an average near $1,100. Local crews quote roughly $10 – $37 per foot of height.

What is included in the Los Angeles price per foot of height?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Los Angeles tree removal pricing per foot of height

Tree Removal cost per foot of height in Los Angeles, California in 2026.

Low

$495

Average

$1,100

High

$2,250

Los Angeles crews quote about $10 – $37 per foot of height.

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What drives tree removal prices in Los Angeles

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

Labor market

LA crews book 3-6 weeks out and licensed-trade labor runs 20-30% above the national average.

Permits

LADBS permits are required for most structural, roofing, electrical and fence work over 6 feet.

Climate

Dry heat, wildfire zones and coastal salt air push material specs higher in some neighborhoods.

Los Angeles unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$185 – $620

Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$560 – $1,500

Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$1,100 – $3,100

Very large (80 ft+)$2,500 – $9,900

Ways to lower your Los Angeles 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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