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How Much Does Remove Tree Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?

Fell and remove one medium residential tree (about 30-60 ft), cut up and haul the wood and debris; stump grinding extra.

Remove Tree in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $384 to $1,442 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Remove Tree in Des Moines, Iowa

$384 – $1,442

each

Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for remove tree.

National average: $400 – $1,500 each

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $327 – $1,225 each

    Tree taken down in sections, brush chipped, wood cut and hauled away, stump cut low

  • Standard

    $384 – $1,442 each

    Tree climbed and sectioned down with ropes away from structures, brush chipped, wood hauled, stump cut low, area raked

  • Premium

    $481 – $1,802 each

    Rigged and lowered in sections with ground protection mats, wood and chips hauled, stump cut low, lawn raked and blown clean

Cost Breakdown in Des Moines

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$169 – $635each
Laborlabor$140 – $525each
Supplies & Othersupplies$45 – $169each
Equipment & Disposalequipment$30 – $113each
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($180.00-$675.00 per unit)
  • Labor ($140.00-$525.00 per unit)
  • Supplies & Other ($48.00-$180.00 per unit)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($32.00-$120.00 per unit)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average

Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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