How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Dothan, AL?

Typical Tree Removal Prices by Size

Most residential removals in the Dothan area fall into a few size groups:

• Small trees under 30 feet, such as crepe myrtles, dogwoods and young pines: often a few hundred dollars.
• Medium trees of 30 to 60 feet, including many water oaks and loblolly pines: commonly several hundred to around $1,200.
• Large trees over 60 feet, such as mature live oaks, pecans and tall pines: often $1,200 to $2,000 or more.
• Very large, hazardous or hard-to-reach trees that need a crane or extensive rigging: can run well above that range.

A tall, straight pine in an open yard can cost less than a shorter oak with a wide, heavy canopy hanging over the roof. Height is only part of the picture.

What Raises or Lowers the Price

Access and Drop Zone

If a tree can be felled in one piece into open space, the job moves quickly. When it stands over a house, fence, pool or driveway, it has to be taken down in sections and lowered with ropes, which adds time and labor.

Power Lines and Structures

Limbs near service lines or over a roof require extra rigging and care. Trees tangled in main utility lines may need the power company to de-energize the line first.

Tree Condition

Dead or storm-damaged trees can be brittle and unpredictable, so they are often more complex to climb and cut than a healthy tree of the same size.

Stump Grinding and Cleanup

Most quotes include hauling away limbs and wood. Stump grinding is usually priced separately, and many homeowners add it to the same visit to save a second trip.

Emergency and After-Storm Pricing

A tree on a house or blocking a driveway after a storm is a different job than a planned removal. Emergency tree removal often involves working at night, in wet conditions or around damaged structures, which is reflected in the price. After a major storm we also help with storm damage clean-up and the photos and records your insurer asks for through our insurance documentation service.

Removal or Trimming?

Not every problem tree needs to come down. If the concern is a few low or dead limbs, tree trimming and pruning costs less and keeps the shade. If you are unsure whether a tree is healthy, a tree health diagnostic can tell you whether it can be saved.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

Take note of roughly how tall the tree is, what it is near and whether you want the stump ground. We will look at the tree in person, explain how we plan to take it down and give you a written price before any work begins.

Common Wiregrass Trees and What to Expect

Loblolly and slash pines are the most common removals we see around Dothan. They grow tall but have narrow crowns, so they can often be felled or sectioned down quickly when there is room. Water oaks and laurel oaks are fast-growing but prone to decay as they age, and they often spread over roofs, which means more rigging. Pecans and live oaks are dense, heavy hardwoods with wide canopies and take the most time to remove safely.

Does Insurance Pay for Tree Removal?

Homeowners insurance usually does not pay to remove a healthy standing tree. When a tree falls on your house or another covered structure during a storm, many policies help pay to remove it from the structure, often up to a set limit. A tree that falls without hitting anything is often not covered. Check your policy or call your agent, and take photos before any work begins.

Get a Free Estimate

If you have a tree you are worried about, call Dothan Tree Service for a free on-site estimate. Learn more about our tree removal service in Dothan.