Quick answer: Tree removal in Denver costs about $694 on average, and most jobs fall between $212 and $2,116, according to Angi’s 2026 cost data. The price depends mainly on the tree’s height, its condition and how close it stands to buildings and power lines.
Those figures are third-party estimates for the Denver market, not a price list from us. Every tree is different, so the only reliable number is a written quote from someone who has looked at the tree. This guide explains what goes into that quote. For the service itself, see tree removal in Denver.
What is the average cost of tree removal in Denver?
Angi’s 2026 data for Denver puts the average tree removal at about $694, with a normal range of $212 to $2,116. A small ornamental tree in an open front yard sits near the bottom of that range. A mature cottonwood or silver maple leaning over a garage sits at the top, or above it.
What makes a tree removal cost more or less?
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Height and trunk diameter | The biggest factor. Taller, thicker trees take more climbing, rigging and time. |
| Location | Trees over roofs, fences or power lines have to come down in small sections. |
| Condition | Dead and brittle trees are harder to climb safely and can need extra equipment. |
| Access | A backyard with no gate wide enough for equipment adds labor. |
| Stump | Stump grinding is usually priced as a separate line. |
| Cleanup | Chipping and hauling the wood away may be itemized. |
| Urgency | Emergency and after-hours work costs more than a scheduled job. |
Is stump grinding included in the price?
Usually not. Most quotes cover taking the tree down to a low stump, and stump grinding is added as its own line. Cleanup can be itemized too: Angi’s Denver data puts hauling the wood away at about $70 and chipping at about $95. Ask for the stump and the cleanup to be written into the quote so you can compare like with like.
Does a permit add to the cost?
No. Most trees on private property in Denver need no permit, and the permit for a tree in the public right-of-way is free. The rules are covered in Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Denver?
How should you compare tree removal quotes?
Denver’s Office of the City Forester recommends getting written, detailed estimates from three to five companies and checking references before you sign anything. A quote you can compare should state:
- Whether the stump is ground or left
- Whether the wood and brush are hauled away
- How the lawn, fences and neighboring trees will be protected
- When the work will be done and how long it will take
Our step-by-step guide to what happens during a tree removal shows what each of those lines involves.
How can you keep the cost down?
- Do not wait until the tree is dead. A declining tree is cheaper to remove than a brittle one. See the signs a tree needs to be removed.
- Book outside the storm rush. Demand jumps after heavy snow. Late fall and winter are usually easier to schedule.
- Bundle the work. Removing two trees, or adding pruning, in one visit saves a second trip.
- Keep the wood. If you can use the chips as mulch or the logs as firewood, ask for the haul-away to be taken off the quote.
Tree removal cost FAQs
How much does it cost to remove a large tree in Denver?
Large trees sit at the top of the local range, around $2,116 in Angi’s 2026 Denver data, and can cost more when the tree stands over a building or needs a crane. Height, trunk diameter and the amount of rigging are what push the price up.
Is it cheaper to remove a tree in winter?
It can be. Demand is usually lower in winter than after a spring or fall snowstorm, so scheduling is easier and some companies price more keenly. Ask when you request your quote.
Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal?
Usually only when a fallen tree has damaged an insured structure such as a house, garage or fence. Removing a standing tree as a precaution is normally the owner’s cost. Policies vary, so check with your insurer. If a tree has already come down, see emergency tree removal.
Do you give free tree removal quotes in Denver?
Yes. Quotes from Tree Services Denver Colorado are free and carry no obligation. Call (720) 383-6040 or use the form on our tree removal page.
