How much does tree removal cost in Santa Monica?

Most Santa Monica projects land between $550 – $2,500, with an average near $1,250. Local crews quote roughly $11 – $41 per foot of height.

What is included in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica

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

Low

$550

Average

$1,250

High

$2,500

Santa Monica crews quote about $11 – $41 per foot of height.

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What drives tree removal prices in Santa Monica

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

Labor market

Licensed Santa Monica contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 38% above the national labor average. Demand in the Los Angeles market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Santa Monica follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Santa Monica building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Seismic bracing and soft-story retrofit rules apply to many older LA-area properties, and hillside lots trigger extra geotechnical review.

Climate

Santa Monica sits in a warm Mediterranean climate with intense summer sun, so expect UV-stable, heat-tolerant materials and shaded scheduling in peak summer.

Santa Monica unit pricing by material

Small tree (under 30 ft)$205 – $690

Medium tree (30 – 60 ft)$620 – $1,650

Large tree (60 – 80 ft)$1,250 – $3,450

Very large (80 ft+)$2,750 – $11,000

Ways to lower your Santa Monica 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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