2026 Cost Guide
What goes into a tree removal price in Huntsville, AL and the Madison County towns around it, so the estimate makes sense when it arrives.
What Affects Price
By the Numbers
The service pages and the cost calculator quote these same figures, all from HomeGuide's 2026 national cost data, so the numbers match wherever you look.
| Tree size | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Tree under 30 ft | $200–$500 |
| Tree 30–60 ft | $500–$1,500 |
| Tree 60–80 ft | $850–$2,000 |
| Tree over 80 ft | $1,200–$2,500+ |
| Storm-damaged or fallen tree | Set by the crew after an on-site look |
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| First stump | $120–$400 |
| Each additional stump | $30–$60 |
| Priced by diameter | $2–$6 per inch |
| Typical minimum charge | $80–$160 |
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Tree up to 30 ft | $250–$700 |
| Tree 30–60 ft | $600–$1,200 |
| Tree over 60 ft | $1,000–$2,500+ |
Source: HomeGuide national cost data, 2026. These are ranges, not quotes; the written estimate from the local tree crew sets your price.
For comparison, HomeGuide puts the average removal near $850, with most between $400 and $1,200, and Forbes Home's 2024 national average was $1,200.
A tree that is cracked, hung up or already down does not fit the size table, so there is no storm row with a figure in it. The local tree crew prices that job after seeing it. Storm cleanup that is only limbs and brush is usually a smaller job than a standing removal.
Alabama's price-gouging law applies during a declared state of emergency, and the Attorney General's storm advice is simple: get the price in writing and never pay in full up front.
No Surprises
A good written estimate covers the whole job, not just the cutting:
If the tree turns out different from how it looked from the ground, you should hear the new number before any cut, never first on the invoice.
Before You Start
On your own lot in Huntsville, AL, a tree usually needs no city permit, according to published summaries of the city code. A tree in the right-of-way or a utility easement goes through the City Arborist's office, and the historic districts deserve a check. The full rundown is in our Huntsville tree rules guide.
On insurance, a homeowner policy is more likely to help after a tree hits a covered structure than to pay for taking down a dead one first. Check your policy. Before work starts, ask the crew for its business license and proof of liability and workers' comp insurance.
DIY or Not
A small ornamental you can cut from the ground, well away from the house and lines, is a fair weekend job if you own a saw and know how to use it. Anything taller, near a roof, fence, drive or wire, or already leaning, dead or storm-hit, is a different risk.
Alabama Extension describes most of these jobs as too large, too awkward and too dangerous for a homeowner. Dead pines and hollow oaks are the trap: the wood breaks in ways you don't expect.
Try the calculator for a ballpark, or send the form for a written estimate from a local tree crew anywhere in Huntsville or the nearby Madison County towns.
Enter a town or a ZIP such as 35801 to see if it is covered.