Basic
$207 – $828 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 Billings, Montana typically costs $244 to $974 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 Billings are 2.0% lower than the national average for transplant tree.
National average: $250 – $1,000 per project
$207 – $828 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
$244 – $974 per project
Larger hand-dug root ball wrapped in burlap, amended backfill, two stakes with soft ties, mulch ring and deep watering
$304 – $1,217 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 | $108 – $432 | job |
| Labor | labor | $88 – $350 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $29 – $115 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $77 | job |
Close view of wooden bracing and stakes supporting a transplanted tree trunk
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