Cost Guide · Verified August 2026
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in St. George, UT?
As of August 2026, tree removal in St. George, UT costs $500 – $1,250 for a typical medium (30–60 ft) tree — small trees run $250 – $600, large (60–80 ft) trees $800 – $1,900, and very large or high-difficulty removals $1,300 – $2,800. This guide from St. George Tree Care itemizes every factor behind those numbers, with sources.
Price by Tree Height
Height is the strongest single predictor of price because it determines crew size, equipment, and time. These are complete-job ranges for St. George and the surrounding cities — tree down, brush chipped, wood hauled — with normal access and no major complications. Stump grinding is separate (below).
| Tree height | Typical range (St. George, UT) |
|---|---|
| Under 30 ft | $250 – $600 |
| 30–60 ft | $500 – $1,250 |
| 60–80 ft | $800 – $1,900 |
| Over 80 ft | $1,300 – $2,800 |
To place your tree: a mature ornamental pear or purple-leaf plum is usually under 30 ft; most established ash, mulberry, and globe willow shade trees fall in the 30–60 ft bracket; mature cottonwoods, big pines, and old Mexican fan palms push into the 60–80 ft range and beyond. Very few residential trees in Washington County exceed 80 ft — when they do, they're almost always cottonwoods along old irrigation lines or towering fan palms.
Palm removal prices differently than broadleaf trees — a palm has no wide canopy to dismantle, but the trunk is heavy and fibrous. A medium (30–60 ft) palm typically runs $350 – $750 to remove; full palm ranges are on the palm tree page.
Condition Modifiers: What Moves the Price
Two 40-ft trees can be very different jobs. These are the modifiers local bids actually reflect, expressed as the approximate premium each adds to the base range (they stack when several apply — the same math the homepage estimator uses):
| Condition | Typical premium | Why it costs more |
|---|---|---|
| Near power lines | +20% | Utility clearance, roped sections, slower rigging |
| Near house/structure | +15% | Limbs lowered on ropes instead of dropped |
| Difficult access | +15% | Backyard behind a block wall, narrow gate, no truck access |
| Storm damage / urgent scheduling | +50% | Priority scheduling after storm damage (not same-day dispatch) |
True emergencies are their own category. The storm-urgency premium above covers priority scheduling — a damaged tree handled within days. Genuine same-day or overnight emergency dispatch (tree on a structure, blocked access) runs 2–3× standard rates per published 2026 cost data, largely because a crew is being pulled off other work at overtime rates. And a tree in power lines isn't a tree job at all until Rocky Mountain Power clears it — call the utility first.
Dead trees can cost more, not less. Brittle, unpredictable wood may be unsafe to climb, forcing lift or crane work. If a tree has died, removing it sooner is usually cheaper than later.
Stump Grinding & Removal
Nearly every company prices the stump as a separate line item — never assume a removal bid includes it. In St. George, grinding typically runs from $100 – $250 for a small stump to $400 – $800 for very large diameters, or roughly $2–$6 per inch of stump diameter measured at the widest point.
- Batch your stumps. Additional stumps ground on the same visit typically add only $30–$60 each, because the mobilization cost is already paid.
- Standard grinding goes 4–6 inches below grade — enough to re-sod or gravel over. Replanting or running irrigation through the spot needs deeper grinding; say so up front.
- Tamarisk and other resprouters need the stump treated or ground promptly — a cut tamarisk stump left alone will regrow.
How to Compare Quotes (and Actually Save)
- Get three written, itemized bids. The spread on identical trees is routinely 40%+ once inclusions differ. Itemization is what makes bids comparable: stump, haul-off, cleanup, equipment.
- Schedule for winter if you can. Published 2026 data puts summer/fall pricing 10–20% above winter, and local crews are quietest December–February.
- Keep the wood if you can use it. Skipping haul-off trims the bill; ask for the trunk bucked to firewood length.
- Don't buy on price alone. A bid at half the market usually means no insurance — see the vetting checklist on the tree removal page and the local companies guide. We work with local tree service providers who report holding active licensing and insurance — always verify credentials directly with a provider before hiring.
Where These Numbers Come From
Every range on this site comes from one maintained dataset, so the homepage estimator, this guide, and every service page always agree. The ranges blend published 2026 national cost data — HomeGuide's tree removal guide (updated February 2026: national average $850, typical range $400–$1,200), HomeGuide's tree trimming (January 2026) and palm trimming guides, Angi's 2026 removal data, and LawnStarter's 2026 trimming data — cross-checked against St. George-specific published figures (HomeBlue's Saint George removal ranges, which run $220–$1,690 by height with a local average around $1,100 for larger jobs).
Where national and local figures disagreed, we weighted local: Washington County quotes tend to sit at or slightly below national urban averages for small and medium trees, converging with national figures on large, complex, or crane-assisted work. Ranges were last verified in August 2026. They are budgeting estimates, not quotes — final pricing always comes from the independent local provider who actually looks at your tree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of tree removal in St. George? +
As of August 2026, most standard removals in St. George land between $500 and $1,250 — that's the typical range for a medium (30–60 ft) tree with normal access. Across all sizes, real jobs span roughly $250 for a small ornamental to $2,800+ for a very large or high-difficulty tree.
How much does it cost to cut down a 40-foot tree? +
A 40-ft tree falls in the medium (30–60 ft) bracket, which runs $500 – $1,250 in St. George as of August 2026. With a complication — power lines, a tight backyard, or a structure under the canopy — expect the upper half of that range or above.
Why do quotes for the same tree vary so much? +
Because bids price the job, not the tree: one crew may include stump grinding, haul-off, and full cleanup while another excludes all three, and equipment matters — a company with a crane or lift prices a difficult tree differently than one that climbs it. Always compare written, itemized bids.
How much is stump grinding in St. George? +
Typically $100 – $250 for a small stump, up to $400 – $800 for very large diameters — or figure $2–$6 per inch of stump diameter. Additional stumps on the same visit usually add just $30–$60 each, so batch them.
Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal? +
Generally only when the tree fell on a covered structure — a tree that lands on your roof or fence is usually covered (minus deductible), while a tree that falls harmlessly in the yard usually isn't, and preventive removal of a standing tree almost never is. Check your policy's specific language before assuming either way.
Is it cheaper to remove trees in winter? +
Often, yes — published 2026 data shows summer and fall pricing running 10–20% above winter rates, and St. George crews are least booked in winter. If the removal is not urgent, scheduling between December and February is the easiest discount available.