Tree Removal in Honolulu, HI: Vetted Pros & 2026 Costs
Hiring tree removal in Honolulu comes down to two numbers and one check: what the job should cost here (below, measured for this market), and whether the crew clears the same bar every company in our directory clears. We track 36 tree service companies working Honolulu, and this page is the tree removal view of that market: local pricing, the rules that bite, and the tracked crews. Honolulu tree trimming and tree pruning quotes are broken out on their own pages, and the full market view lives on the Honolulu tree service directory.
Reviewed by the CompareTreeServices editorial team | Updated August 2026
Honolulu tree removal at a glance: 36 tracked companies serve this market, median Google rating 4.9 stars across 1270 reviews, attributed to Google; the most-reviewed is HTM Contractors Inc [S3].
Tree Removal Costs in Honolulu
Local tree removal pricing in Honolulu is measured, not modeled: tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft) runs $300 to $850 [S1]; tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft) runs $1,030 to $2,260 [S1]. Size, access, and disposal drive where a quote lands inside those bands — the national breakdown is in our tree removal cost guide.
Tree Removal Costs in Honolulu
Job
Low
High
Tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft)
$300
$850
Tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft)
$1,030
$2,260
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in Honolulu
Honolulu is not a cut-anything market. Any tree designated “exceptional” under Honolulu’s tree protection ordinance cannot be removed without prior City Council approval, and violations carry fines of up to $1,000. [S2] What that means in practice: confirm whether your trunk falls under the local threshold before a crew is booked, because the fine lands on the owner, not the crew. The full permit picture, with the ordinance language we verified, is on our Honolulu tree service page.
Tracked Tree Service Companies in Honolulu
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in Honolulu
Company
Google rating
Reviews
Phone
HTM Contractors Inc
4.9 / 5
233
(808) 456-3311
Island Ohana Tree & Landscaping Services LLC
4.9 / 5
201
(808) 698-6766
Treehouse
4.5 / 5
132
(808) 597-8733
Mana Home Services
4.9 / 5
109
(808) 213-0249
Hapa Landscaping LLC
4.9 / 5
107
(808) 732-4272
Island Ohana Tree & Landscaping Services
5.0 / 5
67
(808) 465-4602
How We Vet Honolulu Tree Removal Crews
Every company in the table above comes from our tracked dataset — public Google Business ratings, read not solicited [S3] — and the standards we hold every listed crew to run deeper than a star count: live insurance, verifiable credentials, and a real local work history. Cross-check any tree removal bid against the national tree removal hub before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Removal in Honolulu, HI
How much does tree removal cost in Honolulu?
See the measured local bands above — then run the calculator with your job’s size and access for a number specific to your property.
Do I need a permit for tree removal in Honolulu?
Often, for mature trunks — Honolulu operates permit and protected-tree rules; the verified ordinance detail is on our Honolulu tree service page. Confirm before the crew is booked.
How do I choose a tree removal company in Honolulu?
License and insurance first, price second: verify coverage is current, ask for the credential behind the crew (ISA certification where it matters), and compare the bid against the tracked Honolulu companies above. Our vetting standards are the full checklist.
Sources
- [S1] HomeBlue Honolulu tree removal cost data
- [S2] Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, Article 8 (Protective Regulations for Exceptional Trees)
- 3. [S3] Tracked Tree Service Directory Dataset and Methodology (/methodology/)
Compare Honolulu tree removal quotes with real numbers
Baseline first, quotes second — that order is the whole edge.