Why is Tree Removal so Expensive?
Tree trimming is essential to ensure that the trees aren't dead, diseased or risk any property damage that could decrease your overall home value. So yes, tree trimming can be expensive on paper, but it does pay off in the long-term.
Here are the main factors we consider to price our professional tree trimming services:
1. Tree Trimming Takes Time
Tree trimming is not just about looks but also safety, especially for larger trees. Overgrown, large branches can pose a danger to property and near power lines from falling branches.
Removing these hazards requires tree professionals equipped with the right tools and knowledge.
2. Specialized Equipment and Tools
Professional tree trimming require more high-quality tools that unlike tree trimmers, most people don't have just lying around their house. This includes chainsaws, bucket trucks and wood chippers. These tools ensure efficient for both small and tall trees.
Maintaining equipment in good working condition is crucial for keeping the equipment running smoothly. This maintenance is a significant part of the cost of tree trimming services.
Without it we wouldn't be able to trim most tree types, especially large trees that require aerial lifts.
3. Skill and Labor Costs
Trimming trees is a job for trained and experienced professionals.
Arborists undergo training to safely trim trees , apply correct pruning techniques, and safely use any equiptment. Our expertise ensure that any tree work is done in a way that promotes their health and longevity. Whether that be on the ground clipping dead branches or high up on more taller, mature trees
You're not just paying for the labor and equoptment, but the skills that come with our years of experience. 
4. Insurance and Safety
All Tree trimming companies carry comprehensive insurance to protect against potential damage to property or injury.This insurance premimum is necessary to cover the risks involved in the job, and it adds to the overall cost of the service.
Hiring a professional tree trimming service provides liability insurance and protection for homeowners. Even one in a thousand accidents happen, so we make sure to account for this risk all our projects.
Our emergency tree service is available for these urgent situations where safety is a concern.
5. Location and Acessibilty
The cost of tree trimming can vary by location due to differences in living costs and availability.
Booking a free estimate to your local tree care company or tree removal can help explain the price differences.
With these things considered we generally see tree trimming jobs ranging from $500-1000. However multiple trees or extremely large trees may increase this price as no two trees are alike.
Some may require more specialized care or can be more challenging to access and trim, influencing the overall price.
6. Tree Size and Health
Size matters.
Although it may seem obvious, its easy to forget the size of the tree changes the cost of tree removal. Larger trees change the whole removal process and require more time and labor to trim, increasing the total cost. Where as smaller trees make tree cutting easier, reducing the price.
The bigger the tree's size, the harder it is to maintain.
The health and condition of the tree also play a role. Dead trees that are diseased or damaged may require more careful and time-consuming trimming to ensure they can grow as a healthy tree.
The tree's health, spread and number directly affect the overall cost a tree removal company will charge you.
Additional costs:
One-Time Jobs vs Regular Maintence
One-time trimming jobs, especially for neglected trees, can be more costly due to the additional work required. Regular maintenance contracts can can help maintain the tree's health and reduce the overall cost.
Peak Seasons and demand
Tree trimming demand can vary with the seasons. Spring and summer are the best times for tree care, leading to higher costs due to increased demand.
Where as spring and autumn tend to be the time of year for off season, as most trees enter a dormant stage where growth is halted and leaves start to fall this time.
The low temperatures are ideal for tree pruning, as pruning after new growth has started can limit growth potential for that year. Here are some examples of when different type of trees should be pruned:
- Pine trees - early spring to later winter
- Palm Trees - ideally early in spring but also late winter
- Crepe myrtle trees - late winter because its leafless
- Oak Tree - February or March

And this usually decides any additional tree trimming costs.
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Kokomo?
Tree removal can be pricey but our tree trimming services are done on a tailored basis.
On average this is around $500-$1000 but we can offer discounts to match your own needs if you call us for a free estimate.
Obviously we are bias, but we recommend hiring a professional for the job, as even removing a small tree can be dangerous on your own. Using a professional arborist ensures your home won’t be damaged, and the job will be completed fast, safe, and efficent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the price determined in the Free estimate
We tend to ask questions based on three main factors:
1. Health and conditon of the tree.
We will ask for any pictures if that is possible
2. Numbers of trees you want cut.
3. complexity of the job.This is mainly down to equiptment needed and any special requests
What is the value of Tree trimming?
1. Enhanced Tree Health
Investing in professional tree trimming promotes the long-term health and apperance of your trees.
2.Increased Property Value
Healthy trees add value to your property and reduce the need for costly interventions in the future.
How do I save money on Tree Trimming?
The main ways we found customers can save money on tree trimming:
1.) Regular maintenances
2.) Off-season trimming
3.) Group discounts
Although saving money does come at the cost of the quality of the tree
Particularly for Off-season trimming.
