The average cost to remove a 30 ft tree is usually somewhere between $300 and $800. That’s for a straightforward job, meaning the tree isn’t leaning on your house, tangled in power lines, or sitting on a hill with no access for equipment. If it’s a pain to get to, the price goes up. Fast.
We do this every day in Kansas City. I’ve been doing it for 30 years. People think small trees are cheap to remove, and they usually are, but there’s more to it than just the height. It’s about location, equipment, safety, cleanup, and what kind of tree it is.
Why the Price Isn’t Always Simple
Okay, so you’ve got a 30 ft tree. Maybe it’s dead, or dropping branches, or too close to your house. Removing it isn’t just a guy with a chainsaw showing up and going to town. It’s a process.
Here’s what factors into the cost:
- Type of tree: Some trees are dense and heavy, like oak or locust. Others, like pine, are lighter and easier to cut.
- Location: Is it in the front yard near the street, or tucked behind the house with no access for equipment? If we have to climb it or rig it down piece by piece, it costs more.
- Hazards: Power lines, fences, sheds, retaining walls, anything that makes the job riskier adds to the cost.
- Stump removal: Not included in most base prices. Taking down the tree is one thing. Grinding the stump is extra. Usually $75 to $200 more, depending on the diameter.
When You Should Remove a 30 Ft Tree
People wait too long. I get it, it’s expensive, and you hope it’ll hold up through one more storm. But I’ve seen trees that look okay fall right onto someone’s roof during a storm. If the tree is:
- Leaning suddenly
- Dropping big branches
- Hollow or has visible rot at the base
- Growing into power lines or over your house
Then don’t wait. Call someone who knows what they’re doing. You’re not saving money by holding off; you’re rolling the dice. If it comes down in a storm, now you’ve got damage, insurance claims, and emergency removal pricing (which costs more, sometimes double).
How We Remove a 30 Ft Tree at Omar Tree Services
We’ve been doing this for a long time in Kansas City. Every job starts with a quick visit. We look at the tree, where it is, what’s around it, and what tools we need. Then we give you a solid price. No games.
Here’s the basic process for a 30 ft tree:
- Setup: We bring in ropes, saws, maybe a small lift or bucket truck if we can access the area.
- Climbing or cutting: Either we climb the tree and rig it down in sections, or we bring it down whole if there’s room.
- Lowering: If it’s near a house or fence, we lower sections down carefully with ropes. No dropping big chunks blindly.
- Cleanup: We haul away the wood and branches unless you want to keep them. We rake up the debris and leave the area clean.
- Stump grinding: Optional, but most people do it. Otherwise, you’re stuck mowing around a stump forever.
Common Mistakes People Make
Let me be honest, some of the worst jobs we get called for are the DIY attempts gone wrong or the “my cousin with a chainsaw” deals.
Here’s what goes sideways:
- Undercutting the tree wrong: The whole thing falls the wrong way. Onto a car, house, neighbour’s garage, you name it.
- Not using ropes or rigging: Especially in tight spaces. Dropping a limb from 30 feet without control is dangerous.
- Ignoring rot: Just because the top looks healthy doesn’t mean the base isn’t mush.
- Hiring uninsured workers: If they get hurt on your property, it can become your problem.
I’m not saying you can’t take down a tree yourself. I’m saying most people underestimate what’s involved. We’re licensed and insured for a reason.
What Happens If You Don’t Do It Right
It’s not just about money. It’s about safety.
- A small tree can still kill someone if it falls the wrong way.
- If it hits power lines, you’ve got a live wire situation.
- If a limb goes through your roof, that’s thousands in damage.
- If someone gets hurt, that’s liability.
Bottom line: you can pay $500 to $800 to do it safely now, or you can pay several thousand after it’s already fallen and caused damage.
Final Word
If you’re in Kansas City and have a 30 ft tree that needs to come down, call me. I’m Jose Maldonado, owner of Omar Tree Services LLC. I’ve been doing this for 30 years. We show up, quote fairly, and get it done correctly, no BS.
Average cost? $300 to $800. But every job’s different, and the only way to know for sure is to have us come out and look. No pressure, no pushy sales. Just honest work and solid advice.
Call or text us anytime at (816) 694-6352. We’re licensed, insured, and local.
