How much does tree removal cost in Pittsburgh?

Most Pittsburgh projects land between $425 – $1,900, with an average near $955. Local crews quote roughly $8 – $32 per foot of height.

What is included in the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

Tree Removal cost per foot of height in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2026.

Low

$425

Average

$955

High

$1,900

Pittsburgh crews quote about $8 – $32 per foot of height.

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What drives tree removal prices in Pittsburgh

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

Labor market

Licensed trade labor in Pittsburgh runs about 106% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.

Permits

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

Climate

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

Pittsburgh unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$160 – $530

Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$475 – $1,250

Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$955 – $2,650

Very large (80 ft+)$2,100 – $8,500

Ways to lower your Pittsburgh 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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