You’re here to figure out how much it costs to cut down a 30-foot tree. Straight up, you’re probably looking at $300 to $800 in most cases. Sometimes less. Sometimes more. Depends on the tree, the location, and how it needs to come down. That’s the honest range I give folks here in Kansas City and nearby.
Now, if you’re shopping around for tree removal, I’ll tell you this: don’t just chase the cheapest bid. That’s how people get burned.
Why Size Isn’t the Only Thing That Affects the Price
Yeah, a 30-foot tree is on the smaller end compared to some monsters we deal with, but height’s just part of the story. Here’s what else matters:
Species of the tree : Some are soft and light. Others are dense and heavy. Big difference in how they fall and how we cut.
Access: Can we get our equipment to it? Or do we have to drag brush through your yard and squeeze between fences?
Hazards nearby: Is it leaning over your house, your garage, or your neighbor’s fence? That adds time and risk.
Condition of the tree: Dead or rotting trees can be unstable. We handle those differently. More caution, more rigging, sometimes more cost.
How We Actually Cut It Down
People picture a guy with a chainsaw yelling “timber!” and the whole tree falls at once. That’s not how we do it, especially not in town.
We use our remote-controlled grapple saw crane. It’s 10 stories tall and controlled from the ground. Safer. Faster. Cleaner. No one’s climbing around or risking injury. We grab the tree section-by-section, cut it, and lower it with full control. That equipment alone puts us a step ahead.
If we can’t get the crane close (tight yard, power lines, etc.), we may need to climb and rig it down manually. That takes more time and usually bumps up the cost.
When to Cut Down a Tree
Some folks wait too long. They call me when a storm already snapped a branch or the trunk’s half hollow. That’s fine, we’ll still take care of it, but it’s usually more dangerous and more expensive by that point.
Here are good reasons to take it down now, not later:
It’s too close to your house or foundation
It’s got cracks, fungus, or hollow spots
It leans and wasn’t always leaning
Roots are messing with your pipes or driveway
It drops limbs every time the wind blows
If any of that’s happening, don’t wait. A $500 job today can become a $5,000 problem if that tree falls wrong.
Mistakes People Make
Here’s where folks go wrong:
Hiring the cheapest guy with a truck and a chainsaw. I’ve seen ‘em. No insurance. No safety gear. No cleanup. Then they disappear after cracking a driveway or leaving half the stump.
Thinking it’s a DIY job. It’s not. Even a 30-foot tree can break bones or worse if it drops the wrong way.
Waiting until it’s dead-dead. Dead trees can be brittle and unpredictable. Don’t let them sit there and rot.
What You’re Paying For (Besides the Cut)
When you pay us, you’re paying for:
A licensed, insured team
The crane if needed
Clean cuts, careful handling
Full debris cleanup (we don’t leave your yard a mess)
Peace of mind knowing it’s done safe and right
We don’t just cut and bounce. We treat your property like it’s our own.
Final Word
Look, tree work isn’t cheap, but it’s a whole lot cheaper than paying for a roof, fence, or hospital bill. If you’re in Kansas City and you’ve got a 30-foot tree that needs to go, reach out. I’ll come look at it, give you a straight quote, and you decide from there. No pressure.
Better to deal with it before it becomes a problem. That’s how I see it.
Jose Omar Maldonado
Owner, Omar’s Tree Service
Serving Kansas City Since 2014
