These are typical 2026 ranges for Kirkland jobs, from published Seattle-area cost guides and the way Eastside crews price conifers. They are a starting point. Your price comes from a crew that has seen the tree.
Removal prices by tree size
| Tree | Typical price | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 ft (ornamental, fruit, small maple) | $400 – $900 | Fences, beds, a back-yard carry |
| 30–60 ft (alder, birch, mid-size fir) | $900 – $2,000 | Lean toward the house, wires nearby |
| 60–100 ft (Douglas fir, redcedar) | $2,000 – $4,500 | Roping every piece down, tight drop zone |
| 100 ft+ beside the house, or crane | $4,000 – $10,000+ | Crane hire, road closure, slope |
Other work
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Pruning a large tree (crown thin, deadwood) | $350 – $1,200 |
| View pruning (windowing, per tree) | $400 – $1,500 |
| Stump grinding, per stump | $150 – $500 |
| Emergency removal | 1.5–2× planned price |
| Arborist report for a permit | Often $300 – $800 (ask the arborist) |
City costs most quotes leave out
| City item | Cost | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal Notification | $0 | Healthy tree, inside your allowance, no special conditions |
| Tree Removal Permit | $600 + 3.5% surcharge | Past allowance, special conditions; tree must be hazard or nuisance |
| Landmark Tree Removal Permit | $300 + 3.5% surcharge | Any tree 26”+ |
| Recording fee for mitigation trees | $305 | Whenever replacement trees are required |
| Replacement trees | Nursery price | Landmark (3 trees) and some permits |
| Planting rebate | Up to $150/tree back | See the Kirkland tree rebate |
Ten things that change a tree price
- Height and trunk diameter. More wood, more rope work.
- What is underneath. A roof, a hot tub or a neighbour’s garage means every piece is lowered.
- Lean. A tree leaning toward the house is cut against its weight.
- Access. Can a chipper reach the backyard, or does everything get carried?
- Slope. Finn Hill and Juanita ravines slow every step.
- Wires. Lines near the tree may need PSE first.
- Decay. Rotten wood can’t be climbed or rigged the normal way.
- Crane. Adds cost, often saves hours and lawn damage.
- Wood. Chipped and hauled, or rounds left for firewood.
- Stump. Ground, left, or ground and backfilled.
How to read a quote
A good quote lists: which trees, the method (climb, rig, crane), what happens to the wood and stump, cleanup, who handles the city paperwork, and proof of insurance. If two quotes are far apart, they usually describe different jobs.
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(425) 000-0000Common questions
How much does it cost to cut down a 40 ft tree in Kirkland?
Usually $900 to $1,800, depending on lean, what it could hit and access. A 40 ft tree in an open front yard sits at the low end; the same tree between a house and a fence, roped down in pieces, costs more.
How much to remove a 100 foot tree?
Plan on $3,500 to $6,000 for a 100 ft Douglas fir with normal access, and more if it leans over the house or needs a crane. Most trees that size in Kirkland are also Landmark trees, which adds the $300 permit, $305 recording fee and three replacement trees.
Is stump grinding included in the price?
Often not. Ask for it on the quote: grinding at the same visit usually costs $150 to $500 per stump and is cheaper than a separate trip.
Do emergency removals cost more?
Yes, typically 1.5 to 2 times the planned price, because they happen at night or in storms, with the tree already loaded on a roof or another tree. Homeowner's insurance often covers removal when a tree hits a covered structure.