Basic
$236 – $945 per project
Hand-dug root ball sized to the trunk, replanted the same day in a new hole, two stakes with ties, deep initial watering

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Dig, move and replant one small-to-medium tree (under ~20 ft) on the same property with watering and staking; large-spade moves cost more.
Transplant Tree in Anchorage, Alaska typically costs $278 to $1,112 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Anchorage are 13.0% higher than the national average for transplant tree.
National average: $250 – $1,000 per project
$236 – $945 per project
Hand-dug root ball sized to the trunk, replanted the same day in a new hole, two stakes with ties, deep initial watering
$278 – $1,112 per project
Larger hand-dug root ball wrapped in burlap, amended backfill, two stakes with soft ties, mulch ring and deep watering
$348 – $1,390 per project
Larger burlap-wrapped root ball, amended backfill with root stimulant, three-point staking, mulch ring and a follow-up watering visit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $120 – $481 | job |
| Labor | labor | $104 – $416 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $32 – $128 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $21 – $86 | job |
Close view of wooden bracing and stakes supporting a transplanted tree trunk
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Anchorage run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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