Tree Removal in Austin, TX: Vetted Pros & 2026 Costs
Hiring tree removal in Austin 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 42 tree service companies working Austin, and this page is the tree removal view of that market: local pricing, the rules that bite, and the tracked crews. Austin tree trimming and tree pruning quotes are broken out on their own pages, and the full market view lives on the Austin tree service directory.
Reviewed by the CompareTreeServices editorial team | Updated August 2026
Austin tree removal at a glance: 42 tracked companies serve this market, median Google rating 4.9 stars across 7791 reviews, attributed to Google; the most-reviewed is Good Guys Tree Service [S3].
Tree Removal Costs in Austin
Local tree removal pricing in Austin is measured, not modeled: tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft) runs $210 to $600 [S1]; tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft) runs $730 to $1,610 [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 Austin
Job
Low
High
Tree removal, small tree (20 to 30 ft)
$210
$600
Tree removal, large tree (70 to 80 ft)
$730
$1,610
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in Austin
Austin is not a cut-anything market. Austin classifies any tree of 19 inches or greater trunk diameter as “Protected,” requiring a city permit to remove, and trees of 24 inches or more in specific native species are “Heritage” trees, where removal is prohibited outside a narrow variance process. [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 Austin tree service page.
Tracked Tree Service Companies in Austin
Permits and Local Rules for Tree Removal in Austin
Company
Google rating
Reviews
Phone
Good Guys Tree Service
4.8 / 5
1,523
(737) 637-3312
Beny’s Tree Service
4.9 / 5
917
(512) 412-3784
Sid Mourning Tree Service
4.9 / 5
476
(512) 420-0733
Wilder Tree Company
4.9 / 5
449
(512) 729-8733
Happy Tree Service of Austin
4.9 / 5
374
(512) 601-5894
Tree Scouts Tree Service Georgetown
5.0 / 5
374
(512) 265-0861
How We Vet Austin 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 Austin, TX
How much does tree removal cost in Austin?
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 Austin?
Often, for mature trunks — Austin operates permit and protected-tree rules; the verified ordinance detail is on our Austin tree service page. Confirm before the crew is booked.
How do I choose a tree removal company in Austin?
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 Austin companies above. Our vetting standards are the full checklist.
Sources
- [S1] HomeBlue Austin tree removal cost data
- [S2] City of Austin Development Services, Trees on Residential Property
- 3. [S3] Tracked Tree Service Directory Dataset and Methodology (/methodology/)
Compare Austin tree removal quotes with real numbers
Baseline first, quotes second — that order is the whole edge.