Nationally, one guide puts the average at $750, with most jobs between about $200 and $2,000. No published source gives a reliable Georgia figure. Angi’s 2026 guide says “the national average cost for tree removal is $750,” and that “most homeowners pay between $200 and $2,000.” HomeGuide reports $400 to $1,200 on average, with a low of $200 and a high of $3,000. Angi’s state table doesn’t list Georgia, though it shows North Carolina at $600 to $900 and Florida at $750 to $1,500.
By height, in these two national guides:
| Height | Angi, 2026 | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 feet | $150 to $450 | $200 to $500 |
| 30 to 60 feet | $450 to $1,200 | $500 to $1,500 |
| 60 to 80 feet | $800 to $1,500 | $850 to $2,000 |
| Over 80 feet | $1,000 to $2,000 | $1,200 to $2,500+ |
What can push it far above that. Angi says large trees near power lines can cost upward of $10,000. Add-ons cost more too: Angi gives about $70 for debris removal and $100 to $150 for a stump in its example, and permits at $60 to $150.
Georgia-specific extras.
- City fees. In the City of Atlanta, recompense is $140 per diameter inch from January 1, 2026, the mayor’s office says, so a healthy 20-inch tree adds $2,800 before credits. That can be more than the crew’s price.
- Hurricane and storm periods. Emergency work can reach up to $5,000, Angi says.
To get a real number. Measure the height roughly and the trunk width, note what’s around it, and get two or three written quotes that list removal, stump, haul-off, and permit separately.