Exterior static cost scenario
Tree Removal Cost in Seattle, WA
The modeled typical cost is $1,246, with a planning range of $872 to $2,006 for Seattle, WA.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 1 tree × indexed material rate | $101 |
| Labor | 1 tree × indexed labor rate × 1.32 | $934 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $45 |
| Disposal | 1 tree × disposal rate | $165 |
| Typical total | $1,246 | |
Low $872 · Typical $1,246 · High $2,006
Difference from the parent scenario
Seattle, WA uses a 1.32× labor factor, 32.4% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 22.5% above 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.
Seattle, WA metro calculation record
Seattle, WA is Census CBSA 42660, ranked 15 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 4,161,883. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $706 nationally to $934 here, a difference of $229. The complete project moves from $1,017 to $1,246 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 Seattle, WA?
The static default is $1,246, with a planning range of $872 to $2,006 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 1.32× 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.