How much does tree removal cost in San Francisco?

Most San Francisco projects land between $580 – $2,600, with an average near $1,300. Local crews quote roughly $12 – $44 per foot of height.

What is included in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco

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

Low

$580

Average

$1,300

High

$2,600

San Francisco crews quote about $12 – $44 per foot of height.

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What drives tree removal prices in San Francisco

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

Labor market

SF is the most expensive labor market on the West Coast; access and parking add to bids.

Permits

SF DBI permits, historic review and neighborhood notification are common on exterior work.

Climate

Fog, damp and hillside conditions favor moisture-resistant assemblies.

San Francisco unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$220 – $725

Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$655 – $1,750

Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$1,300 – $3,650

Very large (80 ft+)$2,900 – $11,600

Ways to lower your San Francisco 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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