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Tree removal cost calculator. 30 seconds. No email gate.

Built by Garehn Kalloghlian, owner of Lorax Tree Removal · Updated May 2026

Most "tree removal cost calculators" online are email-capture funnels with one question. This one isn't. It's the same maths the arborist uses on the driveway — base price by tree size, multiplier by species, multiplier by access, plus stump and permit if you need them. No signup, no follow-up call unless you ask.

Height of the tree from ground level. Always taller than it looks from below — measure the shadow at sunset for a rough check.

Hardwoods are slower to cut and weigh more — the multiplier reflects that. Not sure what species? Use the ID guide.

If we can't get a chipper to the base, the job changes. Standard residential gates (pedestrian) usually mean Moderate at minimum.

Stumps quoted separately because some homeowners want to keep them. Standard grind is 200mm below ground level.

Native gums over 6m, heritage areas, and Significant Tree Register entries usually need a permit. Check whether yours does.

Powerline-adjacent trees aren't our job — the network operator handles them for free. We'll tell you who to call.

What the numbers actually include

The estimate is for a flat all-in price covering:

  • AQF qualified arborist on site (not just a chainsaw operator)
  • Two-person ground crew minimum
  • Public liability and workers compensation insurance
  • All debris chipped and removed (or left as mulch on request)
  • Photos before and after, emailed with the invoice
  • Free pre-job site visit and risk assessment

What it doesn't include unless you tick the boxes: stump grinding, council permit liaison, after-hours emergency surcharge.

Why estimates differ from the on-site quote

The calculator gives a range because three things only become clear on site:

  • True access — gate widths, fence heights, neighbouring properties, slope, soft ground after rain. The chipper might fit through one gate but not the other.
  • True species and condition — we sometimes find a tree the customer thought was a cypress is actually a Leyland, which is half the cost. Or a jacaranda is over a hidden pool fence.
  • What we discover — root-flare buried, council protection status not picked up online, overhead wires we couldn't see in the photo.

Free site visits exist for this reason. The calculator gets you in the right ballpark; the written quote after the visit is the number on the invoice.

How the calculator works (the open maths)

For the curious — here's the actual model:

price = base_by_height
        × species_multiplier
        × access_multiplier
      + stump_grinding (if ticked)
      + permit_liaison  (if ticked)

Base prices and multipliers are documented in our cost guide if you want to see the working. They reflect 2025 metro-Australia market rates and get updated quarterly.

Frequently asked

Is this estimate a quote?

No — it's indicative. The number on a written quote after a free site visit is the number on the invoice. Calculator is for ballpark planning.

Why's the range so wide for big trees?

Because access matters more on big trees. A 16m gum with truck access at the base and a 16m gum that needs a crane over the house are the same tree but very different jobs.

Do you store my answers?

No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser. No backend, no email gate, no tracking pixel.

What if I'm in regional Australia, not a capital city?

Calculator uses metro Australia averages. Regional pricing tends to be 10–25% lower (cheaper labour, easier access) but travel surcharge can offset it. Get a quote.

Why ask about powerlines first?

Because if a tree is within 3m of a powerline, we legally can't work on it — your network operator (Energex / Ausgrid / etc.) sends a free crew. Saves you booking the wrong service.

Want the exact written number?

0402 522 434

Or send the address and we'll come out within 48 hours. Free.