Exterior static cost scenario
Tree Removal Cost in Houston, TX
The modeled typical cost is $920, with a planning range of $644 to $1,481 for Houston, TX.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 1 tree × indexed material rate | $101 |
| Labor | 1 tree × indexed labor rate × 0.86 | $608 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $45 |
| Disposal | 1 tree × disposal rate | $165 |
| Typical total | $920 | |
Low $644 · Typical $920 · High $1,481
Difference from the parent scenario
Houston, TX uses a 0.86× labor factor, -13.8% below the national wage factor. The resulting total is 9.6% below the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.
Open the interactive tree removal cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.
Houston, TX metro calculation record
Houston, TX is Census CBSA 26420, ranked 5 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 7,904,627. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $706 nationally to $608 here, a difference of $97. The complete project moves from $1,017 to $920 per tree after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.
Primary cost controls
- Project size and site access
- Material or finish tier
- Removal and disposal
- Ground, drainage, or structural conditions
Tree removal scope depends on trunk diameter, height, lean, canopy spread, nearby structures, utility conflicts, rigging access, crane access, haul distance, and whether the stump remains. Count trees only after identifying each one. A comparable proposal should separate climbing or crane work, traffic control, chipping, log hauling, stump grinding, surface repair, and emergency premiums.
Questions about this scenario
What is the modeled typical cost for Houston, TX?
The static default is $920, with a planning range of $644 to $1,481 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 0.86× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.
Is this a local contractor quote?
No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.