How much does tree removal cost in Merced?

Most Merced projects land between $385 – $1,750, with an average near $865. Local crews quote roughly $8 – $29 per foot of height.

What is included in the Merced price per foot of height?

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

Unit pricing

Merced tree removal pricing per foot of height

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

Low

$385

Average

$865

High

$1,750

Merced crews quote about $8 – $29 per foot of height.

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What drives tree removal prices in Merced

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

Labor market

Licensed Merced contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 4% below the national labor average. Demand in the Central Valley market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Merced follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Merced building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Valley jurisdictions add farmland and air-quality district conditions on larger scopes.

Climate

Merced sits in a hot inland valley climate with triple-digit summers, so expect material choices that tolerate heat and UV, and crews that start work early in the day during summer.

Merced unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$145 – $480

Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$430 – $1,150

Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$865 – $2,400

Very large (80 ft+)$1,900 – $7,700

Ways to lower your Merced 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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