Cost guide · Updated July 2026 Maple Tree Removal Cost
Maples sit just below oak on the removal cost scale: solid hardwood, big spreading canopies, and — especially with silver maples — a habit of splitting into multiple co-dominant trunks that each have to be rigged down separately.
Maple removal cost by height
| Height | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| 30–60 ft | $495 – $1,100 |
| 60–80 ft | $880 – $1,650 |
Ranges assume an open-area removal. Trees near structures add ~25%, near power lines ~40%, and crane jobs ~60% — run your exact situation through the cost calculator.
What drives the price
- Silver maples are fast-growing, weak-wooded, and frequently storm-damaged — the most commonly removed large yard tree in much of the country.
- Multi-trunk forms add rigging time; a three-leader silver maple prices like a tree half again its height.
- Surface roots often mean the stump grind area is wider than the trunk suggests.
- Maple firewood is good — keeping the wood offsets haul-away.
Stump grinding
Maple stumps with wide surface-root flares can push grinding to $250–$400 for large specimens. Full details in the stump grinding cost guide.
FAQ
How much does it cost to remove a maple tree?
Maple removal typically costs $600–$1,800 in 2026. Medium maples (30–60 ft) run $495–$1,100; large multi-trunk silver maples near structures commonly reach $1,800–$2,500 because each leader is rigged down separately.
Why are silver maples removed so often?
Silver maples grow fast with weak, brittle wood and narrow branch unions that fail in storms. Planted widely in mid-century suburbs, millions are now mature, oversized for their lots, and dropping limbs — making them the most common large-tree removal in much of the US.
Is it cheaper to remove a maple in winter?
Usually 10–20% cheaper. Bare canopies make rigging faster and safer, crews are less booked, and frozen ground protects lawns from equipment damage — maples are a classic late-winter removal.