Adelaide, SA . price report
Tree Removal cost in Adelaide
Tree removal is priced by height, access and complexity. Powerline proximity, confined drops and stump grinding all push quotes up quickly.
See also: Green Waste Removal cost, Landscaping cost, Rubbish Removal cost.
The national ranges below are the honest baseline for Adelaide: no published Adelaide-specific figures met our sourcing bar, so local quotes land inside these bands, with SA labour rates and disposal fees the main local variables. This edition therefore points at the national Tree Removal report as the canonical version until a sourced Adelaide figure lands.
Price ranges by job#
Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.
- Small tree (under 5m)$250 to $800
- Medium tree (5-10m)$800 to $2,500
- Large tree (10-15m)$2,500 to $6,000
- Extra large (15m+)$6,000 to $15,000
What moves your quote in Adelaide#
- 01Height, trunk diameter and canopy spread
- 02Access for climbers, cranes or cherry pickers
- 03Proximity to powerlines, structures and fences
- 04Stump grinding and green waste removal are usually extra
- 05Council permits for protected or significant trees
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Tree removal providers in Adelaide
MJs Tree Solutions
Certified Adelaide arborists providing expert tree care and removal across the metropolitan area and regional South Australia. Listed from web research.
Above All Tree Services
Tree removal services, SA.
Active Commercial
Tree removal services, SA.
Adelaide Hills Tree Services
Hahndorf-based qualified team doing tree removal, stump removal, pruning and 24/7 emergency tree work across the Adelaide Hills. Listed from web research.
Adelaide Tree Removals
Tree and stump removal across Adelaide.
All Purpose Tree Services
Tree and stump removal, grinding and mulch across Adelaide.
Contact details are shared by SMS when you request a quote. We never publish provider phone numbers.
Common questions#
Do I need council approval to remove a tree?
Often yes. Most councils protect trees above a certain size or of listed species. Check before booking, because illegal removal fines run into the tens of thousands.
Is stump grinding included in tree removal quotes?
Usually not. Expect it as a separate line item, and confirm whether green waste haulage is included or left kerbside.
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Sources#
Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.