Most Knoxville tree companies hide their pricing behind "every job is different." We publish ours. Yes, every job is different — but 95% of residential tree work in Knox County falls inside the ranges below. If your job comes in higher or lower, our written estimate explains exactly why.
What Drives Knoxville Tree Service Cost
Tree pricing in Knoxville depends on six factors: height and diameter of the tree, access for trucks and chippers, proximity to structures and power lines, condition (dead or hazardous trees are higher risk and cost more), cleanup scope, and whether stump grinding is included. The same 50-foot oak can be a $700 job in an open back yard and a $2,400 job over a swimming pool with no truck access — both are honest prices.
How to Avoid Overpaying
Get three written estimates. Verify each company carries general liability insurance and workers' comp. Ask whether stump grinding and cleanup are included. Confirm there are no per-load dump fees added later. And don't automatically pick the lowest bid — the cheapest Knoxville tree quote almost always comes from an uninsured operator, and if anything goes wrong on your property, you're on the hook.
How to Save
Several legitimate ways to lower your Knoxville tree service cost: bundle multiple jobs into one visit (we discount when we mobilize once), schedule in our slower winter months (December–February), leave logs on-site for firewood instead of paying for haul-off, and avoid emergency rates by scheduling non-urgent work in advance.
Knoxville Tree Service Pricing Table
| Service | Typical Price Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Small Tree Removal | $250 – $650 | Trees under 30 ft tall — Bradford pears, dogwoods, small pines. |
| Medium Tree RemovalPopular | $650 – $1,400 | 30–60 ft trees with standard access — most yard removals. |
| Large Tree Removal | $1,400 – $2,800 | 60–80 ft mature hardwoods, technical rigging required. |
| Extra-Large / Hazard | $2,800 – $5,500+ | 80 ft+ oaks, dead trees over structures, crane jobs. |
| Stump Grinding | $95 – $400 | Per stump, varies by diameter. Discounts on multiples. |
| Tree Trimming (per tree) | $200 – $850 | Crown cleaning, deadwood, and clearance pruning. |
Prices are estimates for residential properties in Knox County. Final pricing depends on access, hazards, and cleanup scope. All work includes complete debris cleanup. Free written estimate required for binding pricing.
What's Always Included
- Free written, on-site estimate with no obligation
- $1M+ general liability insurance and workers' comp documentation
- ISA Certified Arborist oversight on every job
- Complete debris cleanup — brush chipped, logs hauled or stacked
- Lawn protection mats under heavy equipment
- Same-crew completion (no subcontractors)
Get a free, exact quote
Most Knoxville estimates scheduled within 48 hours.