How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in San Antonio?
SA's live oaks and cedar elms are beautiful until they're over your roofline or into the slab. Removal pricing is driven almost entirely by size, location, and risk — a tree in an open lot is cheap, the same tree over a roof or power line is not. Stump grinding is usually separate.
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Typical San Antonio price ranges
| Job | Typical SA range |
|---|---|
| Small tree (<30 ft) | $200 – $500 |
| Medium tree (30–60 ft) | $500 – $1,200 |
| Large tree / mature live oak (60–80 ft) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Very large / hazardous removal | $2,500 – $5,000+ |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | $100 – $400 |
| Emergency storm removal | +25% – 100% premium |
| Tree trimming / crown clean (per tree) | $300 – $800 |
What moves the number
Proximity to structures, fences, and CPS Energy lines multiplies cost — rigging and piece-down work takes hours longer than a fell-and-chop. Live oaks are dense hardwoods; a mature one can run 3+ tons. Post-storm demand spikes prices across the metro, and heritage-tree rules inside city limits can require a permit for removals over certain diameters.
How to get an honest quote
Get the stump quote in writing — 'removal' sometimes means flush-cut, not ground. Verify liability insurance and workers' comp before letting anyone climb; tree work is the highest-risk trade. If the tree's healthy but overgrown, a $400 trim beats a $2,000 removal — a good arborist will tell you which.
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