Most tree companies won't publish a number. Here are indicative ranges so you know roughly where you stand before anyone comes out.
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Small trees under 5 metres generally run $250 to $800. Medium trees between 5 and 10 metres — the most common suburban job — sit between $800 and $2,500. Large trees from 10 to 15 metres run $2,500 to $6,000. Very large trees above 15 metres, particularly where a crane is needed, range from $6,000 up to $15,000.
Across Australia the median tree removal sits around $1,740, which lines up with the middle of that medium band. These are indicative ranges from published price guides, not a quote.
This is the thing most people get wrong. A 10-metre tree on an open block with the chipper parked alongside is a fundamentally cheaper job than an 8-metre tree behind a narrow side gate where every piece has to be carried through by hand.
If a machine can reach the tree, the job is quick. If it can't, you're paying for labour to move every kilogram of it manually — and a mature tree is a lot of kilograms.
Proximity to structures determines whether the tree can be felled or has to be dismantled in sections on ropes. Powerlines add approvals, risk and sometimes the network operator's involvement. Species matters — dense hardwoods like red gum are slower work than soft-wooded species. Debris handling is a real line item: chipping on site is cheaper than carting away, and keeping the timber for firewood can reduce the price. Stump grinding is almost always extra. Emergency and after-hours work carries a premium.
Arborist reports, where council requires one, run $300 to $800.
Get the scope in writing, and check three things every time: is the stump included, is all debris removed, and is the operator's public liability insurance current. A cheap quote that leaves the stump and a pile of timber isn't cheap.
Be wary of a quote given over the phone without anyone seeing the tree. It'll either be padded to cover the unknown, or it'll change on the day.
Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina.
Where this job typically sits. Access is usually a bigger cost driver than size.
| Job | Indicative price | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5m) | $250 – $800 | Ornamentals, young trees, straightforward drop zone. |
| Medium tree removal (5 – 10m) | $800 – $2,500 | The most common suburban job. Access is the biggest cost driver. |
| Large tree removal (10 – 15m) | $2,500 – $6,000 | Usually sectional dismantling. Often needs an EWP or crane. |
| Very large tree removal (15m+) | $6,000 – $15,000 | Crane work, traffic control and multi-day jobs sit at the top of this range. |
| Stump grinding | $100 – $400 per stump | Priced on diameter and how close it sits to services or structures. |
| Pruning and lopping | $200 – $1,200 | Depends on canopy size, height and how much material comes out. |
| Storm and emergency response | Premium applies | After-hours callouts, hazardous conditions and traffic management add cost. |
| Arborist report | $300 – $800 | Written assessment for a council application, insurer or pre-purchase inspection. |
All prices are indicative ranges drawn from published Australian tree work price guides. Every job is different — you'll get a fixed quote after an on-site assessment.
Full removal of trees that are dead, dangerous, outgrowing the block or in the way of building work.
Cutting back overgrown canopies for clearance, light and safety — done properly, not just topped.
Trees down on roofs, driveways and fences — urgent make-safe and removal, including after hours.
Post-storm clean-up: fallen limbs, split trunks, hung-up branches and yards full of debris.
Selective pruning for clearance, health and structure — the maintenance that prevents removals.
Grinding stumps below ground level so you can turf, plant, pave or build over them.
Tell us the suburb, the tree and how urgent it is — we will match it to the right operator.
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