Compare Tree Cutting Quotes in Chicago.
Most Chicago single-tree removals run about $400-$8,000, driven far more by access and size than by species - a tree over the roof or tight to power lines costs more than the same tree in an open yard. Large or crane-assisted removals can reach $15,000-$20,000.
Chicago-area parkways and yards carry bur oaks, silver maples, and honey locust, but the defining story is emerald ash borer - it has killed a huge share of the ash, and dead-ash removal is the dominant job. We match you with vetted, licensed local tree services in the Chicago area so you can compare free, no-obligation quotes for the job.
Tree services in Chicago
Get matched with vetted local crews for safe removal of dead, damaged, or unwanted trees.
Mature oak, pine, elm, and maple removal where size and proximity to the house raise the stakes.
Get connected fast when a storm drops a tree or large limb on your property.
Structural pruning, deadwooding, and clearance work that keeps mature trees sound.
Grinding stumps below grade so you can replant, re-sod, or reclaim the space.
Clearing brush, scrub, and trees for a build, an addition, or reclaiming an overgrown lot.
Crane removals for trees too large, too dead, or too tight to take down any other way.
Removing dead and dying trees - EAB ash, oak-wilt oaks, wildfire fuel - before they fail on their own.
Trees common in Chicago
Chicago's canopy shapes the kind of work local crews do. The area runs heavy with bur and pin oak, green and white ash, silver and sugar maple, American elm. Each calls for a different approach - a big oak over the house is a rigging job, a brittle dead tree may need a bucket or crane, and open-yard trees can often be dropped and cleared quickly.
The tree picture in Chicago
Severe thunderstorms, derechos, and tornadoes bring sudden straight-line winds that drop limbs and whole trees; hard winter freezes stress and split weakened wood. The emerald ash borer has devastated Midwest ash, leaving millions of standing dead trees. Brittle dead ash drops limbs without warning and is the region's number-one urgent removal. Dead-ash removal runs year-round; storm-cleanup demand concentrates in the spring-through-summer severe-weather season, with dormant-season pruning in winter.
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Typical costs in Chicago
| Tree Removal | $400-$8,000 |
| Large Tree Removal | $1,500-$15,000 |
| Emergency Storm Cleanup | $500-$10,000 |
| Tree Trimming & Pruning | $200-$2,500 |
| Stump Grinding | $100-$800 |
| Lot & Land Clearing | $2,000-$15,000 |
| Crane-Assisted Removal | $5,000-$20,000 |
| Dead Tree Removal | $400-$8,000 |
What sets the price in Chicago
These are national planning ranges, not quotes. On a Chicago lot, the biggest factors are the tree's size, how close it stands to the house and power lines, and how a truck, chipper, or crane can reach it. A huge backlog of standing dead ash keeps removal demand high and pricing competitive, though brittle dead ash often needs a bucket or crane that adds to the job. Every job is walked and quoted in writing by the local crew you choose before any work begins.
Frequently asked - Chicago
Do the crews serve all of Chicago?
Yes. The local tree services we connect you with cover Chicago and surrounding areas, including North Side, Oak Park, Lincoln Park, Hyde Park.
What does tree removal cost in Chicago?
Nationally, most single-tree removals run about $400-$8,000, with large or crane-assisted removals reaching $15,000-$20,000. Access and size drive the number far more than species. A huge backlog of standing dead ash keeps removal demand high and pricing competitive, though brittle dead ash often needs a bucket or crane that adds to the job. You get a written price from a free on-site visit by the local crew you choose.
Can you help with emergency storm damage in Chicago?
Yes. Severe thunderstorms, derechos, and tornadoes bring sudden straight-line winds that drop limbs and whole trees; hard winter freezes stress and split weakened wood. Mark your request as an emergency and we route it to Chicago-area crews that handle storm response. For a limb tangled in live lines, call your utility first; for a downed line, call 911.
Does TreeCutting.services do the tree work?
No. We're a free matching service that connects homeowners with vetted, licensed local tree services. The local crew you choose does the actual removal, trimming, or cleanup and gives you a written quote - we just make it easy to find and compare good local pros in your area.
How much does tree removal cost?
Nationally, most single-tree removals run about $400-$8,000, driven far more by access and size than by species - a large tree over a house, tight to power lines, or reachable only from the front yard costs well more than the same tree in an open backyard. Very large or crane-assisted removals can reach $15,000-$20,000. Prices vary widely by region; the only real number comes from a local crew's on-site written quote.
Is it really free to get matched and quoted?
Yes. Requesting a match and getting quotes costs you nothing, and there's no obligation to book. The local tree services provide free on-site estimates. You only pay the crew you choose to do the work.
Can you help with emergency storm damage?
Yes. If a tree or large limb is down on a house, a car, a driveway, or power lines, mark it as an emergency and we'll route your request to local crews that handle storm response. When a limb is tangled in live utility lines, call your power company first - de-energizing the line is theirs to do. For any downed line, call 911.