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What does tree services cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical pruning or a tree removal

$1,200

Most jobs land between $400 and $4,500.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Tree Services

Tree removal

Estimated installed price

$1,600

Most jobs like this land between $1,000 and $2,500, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$1,000–$2,500 per tree

Medium, 5–10 m, 1 tree$1,000–$2,500 per tree$1,000–$2,500
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Felling or dismantling, chipping the branches and taking the wood away.

Not included: Council consent for protected trees, traffic management and power line shutdowns.

People use Connect for felling, pruning, hedge reduction, stump grinding and storm clean-ups.

What drives the price

Tree size, how close it is to buildings and power lines, whether the wood is chipped and removed, and stump grinding.

Example jobs

Hedge reduction and tidy$400–$900
Remove a medium tree and chip it$1,200–$2,500
Large tree near the house, with stump$3,000–$6,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does tree services cost in NZ?

A typical pruning or a tree removal is around $1,200 incl. GST, with most jobs between $400 and $4,500. Tree size, how close it is to buildings and power lines, whether the wood is chipped and removed, and stump grinding.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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