How much does tree removal cost in Modesto?

Most Modesto projects land between $400 – $1,800, with an average near $900. Local crews quote roughly $8 – $30 per foot of height.

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

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

Unit pricing

Tree Removal cost per foot of height in Modesto

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

Low

$400

Average

$900

High

$1,800

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

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What drives tree removal prices in Modesto

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

Labor market

Modesto labor rates sit close to the national average.

Permits

City permits apply to structural, roofing and fence work.

Climate

Valley heat drives cooling loads in summer.

Modesto unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$150 – $500

Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$450 – $1,200

Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$900 – $2,500

Very large (80 ft+)$2,000 – $8,000

Ways to lower your Modesto 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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