The location and condition of the tree also factor into the removal costs. A tree’s location is an important consideration, as it could add to the complexity of the job. If a tree is close to buildings or power lines, preventive measures must be taken to avoid property damage, such as lowering cut branches by ropes instead of letting them fall.
The tree’s condition is another key element, since a dead or diseased tree may require a different removal process than a healthy tree. For example, the cost to remove a fallen tree is around 1/3 of the cost to remove a standing tree. A tree with multiple trunks, such as coppiced trees, can also increase the difficulty of tree removal; if the trunks are weakly attached, they could split and fall during the removal process.
Complications often necessitate extra crew members on-site, special equipment, or additional supports put in place before removal, all of which add to the removal cost.
