Short answer: Published averages put removing a medium tree in Chattanooga at roughly $500 to $800, trimming a medium tree at roughly $360 to $580, and grinding one stump at roughly $75 to $230. Large trees, trees near buildings and storm jobs cost more. The company that sees your tree sets the real price.
Published prices, side by side
| Job | Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal, small | LawnStarter | $368 average |
| Tree removal, medium | LawnStarter | $800 average |
| Tree removal, medium | Homeyou | $505 to $689 |
| Tree removal, large | LawnStarter | $2,166 average |
| Tree removal, any size | Today's Homeowner | About $554 Range $213 to $876 |
| Tree removal, any size | ContractorPlus | About $640 Range $448 to $896 |
| Emergency tree removal | Today's Homeowner | About $827 |
| Tree trimming, small | LawnStarter | $107 average |
| Tree trimming, medium | LawnStarter | $360 average |
| Tree trimming, medium | Homeyou | $388 to $578 |
| Tree trimming, large | LawnStarter | $832 average |
| Tree trimming, large | Homeyou | $800 to $1,000 |
| Stump grinding, one medium stump | Homeyou | $73 to $128 |
| Stump grinding, average job | LawnStarter | $230 average |
Why the numbers don't agree
- Different definitions. The sites don't say what counts as a small, medium or large tree.
- Unknown samples. None of them says how many Chattanooga jobs its prices come from.
- Different dates. Today's Homeowner was last updated in February 2025. Homeyou's pages were updated in August and October 2026.
- Different scope. Some prices may include hauling the wood or grinding the stump, and some may not.
Use these figures to spot a quote that's far out of line, not to predict your exact price.
What changes the price
- Size: height, trunk width and how many limbs.
- Risk: how close the tree is to your house, a fence or power lines.
- Access: whether a truck, lift or grinder can reach it.
- Extras: stump grinding, hauling the wood, cleanup.
- Timing: emergency work after a storm. Today's Homeowner's emergency figure is about $270 above its overall average.
Will insurance pay?
The Insurance Information Institute says that when a tree hits your house or another insured building, removal is generally covered, up to about $500 to $1,000. When the tree falls without hitting a building, removal generally isn't covered, though some insurers pay when it blocks a driveway or an accessibility ramp. Check your own policy.
How to compare quotes
- Get the price in writing, with what's included: cutting, cleanup, hauling and the stump.
- Compare the same job. A lower price that leaves the wood on your lawn isn't the same offer.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
- Ask about payment. Be careful with anyone who wants full payment before the work is done.
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Sources
- LawnStarter: Tree care in Chattanooga, TN
- Today's Homeowner: Tree removal cost in Chattanooga
- ContractorPlus: Tree removal cost in Chattanooga, TN
- Homeyou: Tree removal costs in Chattanooga
- Homeyou: Tree pruning costs in Chattanooga
- Homeyou: Tree stump removal costs in Chattanooga
- Insurance Information Institute: If a tree falls on your house, are you covered?