Local 2026 Price Check: Tree Service Costs in Seattle, WA
Short answer: Tree service in Seattle, WA runs $420 to $2,100 across common jobs, with tree removal setting the ceiling. The localized bands below come from our sourced research for this market.
Before comparing numbers, know the Seattle backdrop: defensible-space work sets the rhythm here, and inspection season fills calendars. Across the 6 job lines priced here, 2 carry a four-figure ceiling in Seattle; knowing which side of that line your job sits on is most of the budgeting work. Big conifers close to structures, from Ballard to Mercer Island, keep crane work common here.
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Tree Removal Costs in Seattle
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, small tree (under 30 ft) | $420 | $560 |
| Tree removal, large tree (60 to 80 ft) | $950 | $2,100 |
Same tree, different yard, different bid: equipment reach is the variable crews price first. Benchmark against the national tree removal guide, then take the short list from the tracked Seattle tree removal directory.
Tree Trimming & Pruning Costs in Seattle
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tree trimming and pruning, two-man crew (per hour) | $140 | $175 |
Where a quote lands inside this band is mostly a question of what stands between the truck and the trunk. National context lives in the tree trimming & pruning cost guide, and the ranked local list is on the tracked Seattle tree trimming & pruning crews page.
Stump Removal & Grinding Costs in Seattle
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Stump grinding, per linear inch of diameter | $3.5 | $4 |
Where a quote lands inside this band is mostly a question of what stands between the truck and the trunk. National context lives in the stump removal & grinding cost guide, and the ranked local list is on the tracked Seattle stump removal & grinding crews page.
Emergency Tree Removal Costs in Seattle
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, small tree (under 30 ft) | $420 | $560 |
| Tree removal, large tree (60 to 80 ft) | $950 | $2,100 |
Debris handling is the quiet line item; ask where the bid ends. For the national picture, read the emergency tree removal cost guide; when you are ready to compare bids, the tracked Seattle emergency tree removal crews are ranked and one click away.
Tree Disease Treatment & Fertilization Costs in Seattle
No flat menu exists for tree disease treatment & fertilization here: it is walked and quoted. Read the national guide first, then pull bids from the tracked Seattle crews.
Land Clearing Costs in Seattle
No flat menu exists for land clearing here: it is walked and quoted. Read the national guide first, then pull bids from the tracked Seattle crews.
What Moves These Numbers in Seattle
Season and demand
Defensible-space work sets the rhythm here, and inspection season fills calendars. Planned work booked early gets crew choice; storm-week callers take what is left.
Access, size, and disposal
The quote is a logistics document: rigging room, machine access, and haul-away distance often matter more than the species or even the height.
How the Seattle Menu Stacks Up
The Seattle menu has a clear top and bottom: tree removal tops out at $2,100 while tree removal starts near $420. Knowing which end your job sits on is half the negotiation.
Get Seattle numbers that mean something
Walk in holding the Seattle bands above and every quote has to explain itself; walk in without them and the quote explains you.
About this data
Compiled by the CompareTreeServices editorial team from sourced national cost research localized to the Seattle market, alongside the public Google Business data behind our tracked Seattle directory. How the numbers are built: methodology · listing standards.