Tree removal in Greenville typically costs $250–$600 for a small tree, $600–$1,200 for a medium tree, and $1,200–$3,500 or more for a large or hazardous tree. Grinding the leftover stump adds $100–$400. Those are typical published ranges, and a free on-site quote from a local pro turns them into your number.
Tree removal cost Greenville is a range from published guides — every quote from the pros we refer is free and written.
| Job | Typical Range | Upstate Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 30 ft) | $250–$600 | Dogwood, crape myrtle, Bradford pear gone bad |
| Medium tree removal (30–60 ft) | $600–$1,200 | Maple, sweetgum, mid-size pine |
| Large / hazardous removal (60 ft+) | $1,200–$3,500+ | Mature willow oak, tall loblolly pine over a roof |
| Stump grinding | $100–$400 per stump | Priced by diameter; multi-stump discounts common |
| Trimming & pruning | $250–$750 per tree | Deadwooding, crown thinning, roof clearance |
| Emergency / storm work | Surcharge varies | Tree on structure, after-hours, crane call-out |
| Storm damage cleanup | Same bands + surcharge | Hanging limbs, debris, insurance photos |
| Crane tree removal | $1,500–$6,000+ | Lifts over roofs and tight lots |
| Commercial / HOA / campus | Same published size bands | Common areas, campuses, downtown lots; after-hours surcharge varies |
| Land clearing | $1,500–$6,000+ per acre | Building lots, overgrown acreage, brush |
Typical ranges from published national and regional cost guides; your quote may differ. Every quote from the pros we refer is free, written, and no-obligation.
Three honest levers. First, timing: planned removals in late fall and winter often beat summer prices, because crews are out of storm season and bare deciduous trees are simpler to rig. Second, bundling: quoting the removal, the stump grind, and any pruning of neighboring trees in one visit spreads the crew's mobilization cost across more work. Third, comparison: free quotes exist so you can gather two or three, and a wide spread between bids usually means the bidders are picturing different jobs, which is worth a clarifying question before you sign anything.
One caution that saves Greenville homeowners real money: the cheapest bid on a big removal is sometimes cheap because it skips insurance. The contractors in our network are independent businesses responsible for their own licensing and coverage, and you should feel free to ask any bidder for proof before work starts.
After storms, often yes. If wind drops a tree onto your house, garage, fence, or other insured structure, most homeowners policies pay for removing it from the structure and repairing the damage, minus your deductible. A healthy standing tree removed as a precaution generally is not covered, even if it worries you. If a storm has already done the damage, start with emergency tree removal or storm damage cleanup and have the crew photograph everything for the claim. Trees over a roof with no drop zone are often a crane job. HOA common areas, campuses, and jobsites are on the commercial tree removal page — same published bands, not a new SKU.
Typically $250–$600 small, $600–$1,200 medium, $1,200–$3,500+ large or hazardous, plus $100–$400 per stump if you grind it. All typical ranges; the free on-site quote is the number that counts.
Because they come down in rigged sections, not one cut. Each lowered piece is labor, and labor is most of the bill.
Usually not; grinding is quoted separately at $100–$400 per stump. Ask for the bundled number while the crew is already on site. Details on our stump grinding page.
Late fall and winter for planned work. Emergencies always cost the most, which is the argument for quoting a worrying tree now.
Yes, free and written, from independent local pros, with no obligation to hire anyone.
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