What To Expect When Planning Tree Work
Our Commitment to Fair Pricing
At Edmonton Arborist, we believe in transparency and fairness when it comes to pricing. Our rates reflect the quality, expertise, and dedication we bring to every project, ensuring you get the best value for your tree care needs.
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Factors That Affect The Quote
Every tree and landscape are unique. Which means the costs will vary between trees based one:
- Tree size & type
- Obstacles around the tree (homes, utility lines, glass, etc.)
- Accessibility (yard/gate size, equipment access, distance from equipment)
The following is a general average for each broad tree category, based on our experience.
Service Rates Overview
Tree Pruning
- Small Tree (up to 15 ft): $385-$500
- Medium Tree (15 ft – 30 ft): $385- $800
- Large Tree (over 30 ft): $800-$1500+
Tree Removal
- Small Tree:$385-$500
- Medium Tree:$500-$900
- Large Tree: $900-$2000+
Stump Grinding
- Per Stump: $215 for one, or around $10/ inch diameter for larger stumps.
Emergency Tree Service
- Contact for Quote: Prices vary based on urgency and risk.
Tree Planting
- Starting at: Roughly $480 Including new tree
Please note: Prices are estimates and can vary based on tree condition, access, and specific requirements
What Tree Removal Actually Costs In Edmonton
The table above is the honest average. Here’s roughly where real jobs land, so you can see where your tree fits:
- A small tree in the front yard (crabapple, mountain ash, lilac, a small birch): usually $400 to $600. A really small one, under about 12 ft, is often right around $420.
- A dead columnar aspen, or two mid-size trees: about $600 to $1,000.
- A mature backyard spruce: most land between $1,500 and $2,400. Even the biggest spruce we see rarely goes past that for the removal itself.
- A big elm, willow or poplar, especially over the house: these are full-day jobs for the crew. Plan on roughly $3,900 and up.
- More than one tree on the same property: each extra tree costs a lot less than the first one. The crew and the equipment are already there.
All prices are before GST. Seniors get 10% off.
What Pushes The Price Up (Or Down)
We price by how long the crew will be on site, not by a flat fee per tree. So anything that slows the work down moves the number:
- Size and species. Big deciduous trees (elm, willow, poplar, large maples) take the longest. Spruce and pine come down faster than they look. Dead trees are quicker than live ones the same size.
- What’s underneath it. If the tree is over a house, garage, fence, or the power service, every piece gets lowered on a rope instead of dropped. That’s most of the difference between a cheap removal and an expensive one.
- Front yard vs backyard. Backyard jobs usually cost more, because everything has to be carried out to the chipper.
- Condition. A split trunk, a lean, or storm damage means more rigging and more care.
- Elm. In Alberta, elm wood has to be properly disposed of to stop Dutch Elm Disease, so an elm quote always includes disposal. You can’t keep it for firewood.
What's Included And What's Optional
Every removal includes the crew, saws, rigging, the chipper, and the cleanup. Branches get chipped, the yard gets raked and blown off, and we leave it the way we found it.
Optional extras show up as their own lines on the quote, so you only pay for what you want:
- Stump grinding: $215 for a typical stump, around $10 per inch of diameter for big ones. Several stumps are priced together as one job, not one at a time. A stump on its own, with no removal, costs a little more, because the grinder makes a trip just for it.
- Firewood: we can leave the rounds stacked for you, or haul them away for a small fee.
Pruning quotes include hauling the branches away as a small line on the quote. Big mature trees almost never go past about $1,500 for a full prune.
How We Price It
Text a couple of photos of the tree to (780) 266-1919 or use the quote form. Get the whole tree in one shot and something for scale (the house, a fence, a person) in the other. We price almost everything from photos, usually the same day, so nobody has to come stand in your yard first.
Trees on your own property in Edmonton generally don’t need a permit to remove. Boulevard trees belong to the City, so call 311 for those.
Tree Removal Cost Questions
How much does it cost to remove a tree in Edmonton?
Roughly $385 to $500 for a small tree, $500 to $900 for a medium tree, and $900 to $2,000+ for a large one. Very large elms, willows and poplars over a house are full-day jobs and cost more. Send us photos for an exact price.
How much does it cost to remove a large spruce tree?
Most mature backyard spruce land between $1,500 and $2,400 for the removal. Stump grinding and firewood hauling are optional extras on top.
How much is stump grinding?
$215 for a typical stump, or around $10 per inch of diameter for bigger ones. Several stumps on the same property are priced as one job.
Is stump grinding included in tree removal?
No, it is an optional line on the quote. Most people add it, but you only pay for it if you want it.
Do your prices include GST?
No. The prices on this page are before GST, which is added to the final quote.
Why is my quote different from the prices on this page?
The table is an average. Your price depends on the size and type of tree, what is underneath it, and how much of it has to be lowered on ropes. The quote is based on your actual tree.
Do you charge for quotes?
No. Quotes are free, and most are done from photos the same day.
Is pruning cheaper than removal?
Usually. Even a big mature tree rarely costs more than about $1,500 to prune properly, and a healthy tree is worth keeping.