Tree Removal Cost Guide — East Valley, AZ

This guide brings together real, sourced 2026 pricing for every kind of tree service call across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley — removal, storm/emergency response, hazard trees, palm work, stump grinding, and routine trimming — in one place, with the methodology and sources spelled out so you can judge the numbers for yourself.

Methodology — where these numbers come from

Every figure below is sourced, dated, and kept consistent across every page on this site — the same number never appears differently on two pages here. Two source tiers are used, and we say which applies to each figure:

• Phoenix-metro-specific data (the stronger tier): sourced from Angi’s Phoenix, AZ tree removal and tree trimming cost pages, which report real regional pricing rather than a flat national average. This is used for general removal, size-based removal, and trimming/pruning figures.
• National data (used only where no Phoenix-specific figure has been sourced yet): applies to stump grinding pricing below. We say so explicitly rather than presenting it as AZ-specific, and we’ll update this page if a regional figure becomes available.

All figures reflect September 2026 pricing as sourced; tree service costs, like most home-service pricing, drift over time, so treat this as a current snapshot rather than a permanent number, and always get an actual quote for your specific tree.

Tree removal cost by size

Tree height	Typical cost
Under 30 ft	$155–$465
30–60 ft	roughly $300–$1,100
60–80 ft	roughly $650–$1,700
Over 80 ft	$1,025–$2,100+ (add ~$530 if crane rental is needed)

Average across all sizes: around $775. Full range: $207–$2,066. See our tree removal page for what else affects a quote within these brackets — access, species, and proximity to structures chief among them.

Storm, emergency, and hazard tree removal

Storm-damaged, fallen, and hazard/leaning trees generally fall within the same size-based range above, but trend toward the higher end of their bracket because of two real cost drivers, not an arbitrary markup:

• Complexity and unpredictability — dead, diseased, or storm-weakened wood is genuinely less predictable to cut safely than healthy wood of the same size, and proximity to a structure forces slower, more careful section-by-section work.
• The emergency-dispatch premium — same-day or next-day service commonly runs 2 to 3 times the standard rate for a comparable job, reflecting a crew reprioritizing its existing schedule on short notice.

See our storm & emergency page and hazard/leaning page for the full detail on each situation, including what genuinely counts as an emergency versus something that can wait for a standard quote.

Palm tree trimming and removal cost

Service	Typical cost
Routine trim / skirting	$105–$550
Full removal	$680–$1,600

Both trend higher for taller palms needing a bucket truck or crane. See our palm page for timing recommendations (before monsoon season) and HOA height/appearance rules that apply to palms specifically in many East Valley communities.

Stump grinding cost

Stump diameter	Typical cost
6 inches	roughly $115–$130
12 inches	roughly $125–$160
18 inches	roughly $135–$190
24 inches	roughly $150–$220
Very large / hardwood	up to $1,600

National average: around $250 per stump, typically priced at $2–$5 per diameter inch with a $100 minimum call-out fee. This is national data, not Phoenix-specific — see our stump grinding page for the full breakdown and why this distinction matters for comparing quotes.

Tree trimming and pruning cost

Tree height	Typical cost
Under 25 ft	$85–$360
25–50 ft	$155–$825
Over 50 ft	$310–$1,860

Phoenix-area average: around $475, full range $279–$1,859. By species: palo verde $85–$415, mesquite $155–$1,240, oak $185–$1,550, pine $205–$1,860. See our trimming & pruning page for how often East Valley trees typically need this and why regular trimming ahead of monsoon season matters here specifically.

What drives a quote up or down within any bracket

Across every service on this page, the same handful of factors move a quote within its size-based range:

• Access — a tight backyard, no equipment gate, or a slope adds labor time regardless of the job type.
• Proximity to structures, fences, pools, or power lines — forces slower, more deliberate work.
• Species and wood density — a hardwood species generally takes longer to cut than a comparably-sized softer-wood tree.
• Tree condition — dead, diseased, leaning, or storm-damaged trees are less predictable to work on than healthy ones of the same size.
• Timing — a scheduled quote during a normal week versus same-day emergency dispatch.

Get a real quote for your situation

Every number on this page is a starting point for comparison, not a substitute for an actual quote on your specific tree. East Valley Tree Care connects Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley homeowners with independent, insured tree service companies who can look at your actual tree, situation, and access, and give you a real number — no obligation to hire.