Tree removal cost in Amarillo TX depends mostly on how tall the tree is, how hard it is to reach and whether anything valuable sits underneath it. Most single-tree removals in published cost guides land between a few hundred dollars and about two thousand, with storm and emergency work costing more. This page explains the ranges, what pushes a price up or down and what to check in a quote.
These are estimates, not quotes. The figures on this page come from published national, state and modeled regional cost guides, not from Amarillo price lists. Your real price depends on your tree and your site. Request a free quote in Amarillo TX for a number you can rely on.
Estimated tree removal cost by height
The most common way cost guides break down removal is by tree height. The figures below are estimated ranges per tree published by HomeAdvisor. They are national numbers, so treat them as a starting point for Amarillo TX, not a price list.
| Tree height | Estimated cost per tree |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 feet | $150 to $450 |
| 30 to 60 feet | $450 to $1,200 |
| 60 to 80 feet | $800 to $1,500 |
| Over 80 feet | $1,000 to $2,000 |
The same guide puts the overall range at $200 to $2,000, with an average near $750. Other well-known guides are close. Lawn Love lists a national average of $850 with a typical range of $385 to $1,070, and This Old House reports an average around $906. Taller, wider trees cost more because they take more time, more rigging and sometimes a lift or crane.
What published guides say about Texas and Amarillo
There is no official price list for tree work in Amarillo, and real quotes vary from company to company. Two published estimates are worth knowing, and both are general figures, not bids.
- Texas range: one Texas-wide cost guide lists removal from about $220 for a small tree to as much as $3,900 for a large one.
- Amarillo estimate: a regional cost guide models Amarillo at about $1,000 per tree, with a range of roughly $300 to $1,600 depending on height and access.
Treat these as sanity checks. If a quote for a medium tree in an open yard is far outside the ranges above, ask why before you agree to it, in either direction.
What drives the price of tree removal
- Height and trunk width. More tree means more time, more cuts and more material to haul.
- Access. HomeAdvisor reports that a tree’s location and accessibility can change the cost by 25 to 50 percent. A tree in an open yard can sometimes be felled in one piece. A tree over a house, fence or driveway has to be taken down in sections on ropes or with a lift.
- Power lines. Trees near lines need extra planning and can add cost. In Amarillo the electric utility is Xcel Energy, and crews cannot work near energized lines until the utility has handled them.
- Condition. Dead, rotten or storm-damaged trees can be unpredictable and take more care, which can raise the price.
- Equipment. A bucket truck, crane or specialty rigging adds cost but may be the safest way to do the job.
- What is included. Hauling brush, cutting wood to length, grinding the stump and raking up are often separate line items.
- Timing. After a big windstorm demand jumps and prices can too.
Wind is the Panhandle’s constant. On February 17, 2026, Xcel Energy reported gusts of up to 70 mph across the region, and a storm in the fall of 2026 brought a tree down on lines in the Wolflin area. Trees that came through those events with cracks or lifted roots often need an assessment before anyone can price the work.
Three examples using the published ranges
These are illustrations built from the height table above. They are not quotes, and real prices can land outside them.
- A small dead tree in an open backyard, around 25 feet. The published range for this size is roughly $150 to $450, assuming easy access and a crew that can drop it in pieces.
- A mid-size tree in a fenced yard, around 45 feet. The base range is roughly $450 to $1,200, and the work usually has to be done in sections, so tight access can push the price toward the top or past it.
- A large elm or cottonwood over a house, 70 feet or more. The base range is roughly $800 to $2,000 or more, and a tree over a structure or near lines adds complexity. If it came down in a storm, emergency pricing would sit on top of that.
Estimated cost by service
Here are rough figures for the services most people ask about. Again, they are estimates from published guides, not Amarillo quotes.
| Service | Estimated cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 to $2,000, average about $750 | Height, access and condition drive the number. |
| Tree trimming | $270 to $2,000, average about $460 | A regional guide models an Amarillo crew at about $188 an hour, or roughly $480 to $850 for a typical three- to four-hour job. |
| Stump grinding | About $2 to $5 per inch of diameter | Many companies charge a minimum of roughly $100 to $150, and published guides put typical grinding jobs at $150 to $500. |
| Brush and debris haul-away | $300 to $1,000, average about $800 | Smaller loads can cost less, and volume matters. |
| Emergency tree removal | Often well above normal rates, up to about $5,000 in some cases | Depends on urgency, size and equipment. |
Land clearing and fire-damaged tree assessment are priced by scope, so there is no useful single number. For clearing, density of brush, tree sizes, hauling and stump work all change the price. See land and lot clearing in Amarillo TX and fire-damaged tree assessment in Amarillo TX, and ask for a written scope.
Emergency and storm pricing
Emergency removal costs more than planned work because crews have to drop everything, work in poor conditions and often use heavier equipment. Cost guides commonly report a premium of 50 percent to double the normal rate, and some say it can go higher after a major storm. That advice does not change for a tree on a house or across a driveway, which cannot wait. It applies to leftover limbs and a damaged tree that is not threatening anything. Read emergency tree service in Amarillo TX to sort out which situation you are in.
Hauling, brush sites and who pays
Hauling is part of most quotes. The City of Amarillo’s free brush sites take brush, limbs and trunks from residents, but commercial customers cannot use them, so a tree service builds its disposal into the price. If you clear small amounts yourself, you can use the sites at no cost with an ID or a current utility bill. See Amarillo brush sites and tree debris options.
What a good quote includes
Compare quotes by scope, not just by the bottom line. A written quote should say:
- Exactly which trees or limbs are being removed.
- Whether the stump is ground, left or cut low.
- Whether brush, wood and sawdust are hauled away or left on site.
- Whether cleanup, raking and lawn repair are included.
- What happens if the work runs longer or something unexpected shows up.
- Proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.
Be careful with quotes that are far below the others, with crews that want cash up front, or with anyone who pressures you to decide immediately after a storm. After wind events, out-of-area crews often arrive in town, and not all of them stand behind their work.
Does insurance cover tree removal?
Sometimes. Homeowners policies often cover removal of a tree that falls on a house or other covered structure, but they usually treat a tree that falls without hitting anything differently, and many have limits on debris removal. The only way to know is to ask your insurer before the work is done. Take photos of the damage first and keep your receipts.
Ways to keep tree removal costs reasonable
- Get written quotes from at least two or three companies, with the same scope for each.
- Combine jobs. Removing a tree, grinding its stump and trimming a neighbor tree in one visit usually costs less than three trips.
- Keep the wood or chips if you can use them, and say so in advance.
- Do not treat every storm-damaged tree as an emergency. A tree that is not threatening anything can usually wait for normal scheduling.
- Have a questionable tree assessed early. A hazardous tree assessment in Amarillo TX can lead to pruning instead of removal, which costs less.
- Give access: clear the path, move vehicles and mention gates and pets.
More on tree work costs, hiring and insurance
- Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal in Amarillo TX?
- How to hire a tree service in Amarillo TX: 8 things to check
- Tree service FAQ for Amarillo TX
- Tree check checklist for Amarillo TX homeowners (printable)
Try the tree removal cost calculator
For a quick range based on your tree, use the tree removal cost calculator for Amarillo TX. It uses the published ranges on this page and shows how height, access and emergency work change the estimate.
Get a real tree service quote in Amarillo TX
Every number above is an estimate. For the price of your tree in Amarillo, Canyon, Bushland or Lake Tanglewood, request a free tree service quote in Amarillo TX. Photos of the tree, the buildings nearby and any lines will help the quote be accurate. For more on how removals are done, see tree removal in Amarillo TX and stump grinding in Amarillo TX.