Tree Removal in New Orleans, LA: Vetted Pros & 2026 Costs
Hiring tree removal in New Orleans 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 29 tree service companies working New Orleans, and this page is the tree removal view of that market: local pricing, the rules that bite, and the tracked crews. New Orleans tree trimming and tree pruning quotes are broken out on their own pages, and the full market view lives on the New Orleans tree service directory.
Reviewed by the CompareTreeServices editorial team | Updated August 2026
New Orleans tree removal at a glance: 29 tracked companies serve this market, median Google rating 5.0 stars across 2008 reviews, attributed to Google; the most-reviewed is Treehouse [S3].
Tree Removal Costs in New Orleans
Local tree removal pricing in New Orleans is measured, not modeled: tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft) runs $240 to $680 [S1]; tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft) runs $830 to $1,820 [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 New Orleans
Job
Low
High
Tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft)
$240
$680
Tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft)
$830
$1,820
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in New Orleans
New Orleans is not a cut-anything market. New Orleans requires a tree work permit to remove any private tree of 6 inches or more in trunk diameter, and covered species like live oaks and magnolias carry stiffer protection, with penalties for cutting one down without a permit that can exceed $5,000 depending on the tree’s size and condition. [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 New Orleans tree service page.
Tracked Tree Service Companies in New Orleans
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in New Orleans
Company
Google rating
Reviews
Phone
Treehouse
4.3 / 5
474
(504) 375-0361
A Perfect Cut Tree Service
4.9 / 5
306
(504) 800-8266
Benton Tree Service
4.9 / 5
252
(504) 896-0820
Tree Masters
5.0 / 5
108
(504) 788-8733
Audubon Tree Care LLC
5.0 / 5
106
(504) 323-5533
Johntilly Tree Services
5.0 / 5
102
(504) 596-5377
How We Vet New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA
How much does tree removal cost in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
Often, for mature trunks — New Orleans operates permit and protected-tree rules; the verified ordinance detail is on our New Orleans tree service page. Confirm before the crew is booked.
How do I choose a tree removal company in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans companies above. Our vetting standards are the full checklist.
Sources
- [S1] HomeBlue New Orleans tree removal cost data
- [S2] City of New Orleans, Tree Work Permit program
- 3. [S3] Tracked Tree Service Directory Dataset and Methodology (/methodology/)
Compare New Orleans tree removal quotes with real numbers
Baseline first, quotes second — that order is the whole edge.