Four guides, one table
The guides measure different things and disagree on averages by more than double, which is why none of them is blended into a single "Green Cove Springs price" here.
| Guide | Typical range for one tree | Average | Page date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide | $300 to $2,000 | $1,150 national | No updated date shown |
| Angi | $200 to $2,000 | $750 national; $750 to $1,500 in Florida | "2025 Data" in the title |
| Fixr | $400 to $1,100 | $435 national | Updated Jan 31, 2025 |
| Thumbtack | Under $150 to over $1,000, by height | Not given on the page read | "2026" in the title |
All checked Nov 12, 2026. Thumbtack's page for Jacksonville showed national ranges only.
Price by height
| Height | HomeGuide | Angi | Fixr | Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 feet | $150 to $500 | $150 to $450 | $150 to $400 | Under $150 to over $450 |
| 30 to 60 feet | $300 to $1,000 | $450 to $1,200 | $450 to $700 | $150 to $850 or more |
| 60 to 80 feet | $650 to $2,000 | $800 to $1,500 | $900 to $1,200 (to 100 feet) | From $500 to over $1,000 |
| Over 80 feet | $1,200 to $2,700 | $1,000 to $2,000 | $1,300 to $2,000 (over 100 feet) | Not listed |
Height is only the start. A 50-foot laurel oak, which UF/IFAS describes as growing 60 feet or more with a 35- to 45-foot spread, is a different job from a 50-foot pine with a narrow crown, and both depend on what's under them.
Price by kind of tree
| Tree | HomeGuide range | What tends to matter here |
|---|---|---|
| Oak | $250 to $2,500 | Live oak crowns can span 150 feet or more (USDA); laurel oak trunks often hollow from decay (UF/IFAS), which can rule out climbing |
| Pine | $200 to $1,600 | Tall trunks near houses; Clay Electric said in Aug 2026 that drought had weakened pines in particular |
| Palm | $150 to $900 per tree | A palm with Ganoderma rot should come out with as much stump and root as possible (UF/IFAS) |
All checked Nov 12, 2026. More on the species in trees of Clay County.
Line items that show up on a quote
| Item | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Crane-assisted removal | $500 to $2,500 per day, on top of the job | HomeGuide |
| Crane-assisted removal, total | $1,500 to $2,500 | Fixr |
| Hauling the pieces away | $100 to $120 extra | Thumbtack |
| Tree cutting by the hour | $65 to $140 per hour | HomeGuide |
| Arborist inspection | $100 to $250 per hour | HomeGuide |
| Stump grinding, first stump | $120 to $400 | HomeGuide |
| Each additional stump | $30 to $60 | HomeGuide |
| Stump grinding by width | $2 to $6 per inch | HomeGuide |
All checked Nov 12, 2026. The stump page has the rest of the grinding figures.
Storm and emergency pricing
After a hurricane, prices change shape. HomeGuide lists storm damage or emergency removal at $150 to $250 per hour; Fixr's emergency range runs from $450 to $5,000; and Angi warns that a bill of up to $5,000 in an urgent situation "isn't unheard of" (all checked Nov 12, 2026). Florida Statute 501.160 makes it unlawful to charge an unconscionable price for goods or services needed because of a declared state of emergency. The storm guide explains how that's judged and where to report it.
What pushes a Clay County job up or down
- What's underneath. A screen enclosure, roof, fence or the neighbor's house means limbs are lowered on rope rather than dropped. That's slower, and slower costs more.
- Spread. A wide live oak has long, heavy limbs reaching over several targets at once.
- Decay. A hollow laurel oak may need a bucket truck or crane instead of a climber.
- Wires. Limbs near Clay Electric's primary lines, which it clears to at least 10 feet on each side, or tangled in the service wire, take coordination with the utility. Clay Electric says it can schedule a disconnect for private tree work and doesn't charge for it (checked Nov 12, 2026).
- Getting equipment in. A narrow side gate or a backyard reachable only across a neighbor's lawn limits what machines can come in.
- Soft ground. Low lots near Black Creek and the St. Johns River can stay wet after rain, keeping heavy trucks off the lawn.
- Hauling. Curbside limits stop well short of a trunk: 4 inches thick and 4 feet long in Green Cove Springs, 5-foot lengths of 50 pounds or less in the unincorporated county, and 6 inches thick and 5 feet long in Orange Park (checked Nov 12, 2026).
- Paperwork. On a post-2003 major-subdivision lot in the unincorporated county, a landscape plan approved by the zoning director comes first, and the county code sets a fee based on site size; ask Zoning at (904) 278-4705 for the current amount.
- Keeping the wood. Leaving logs or chips on site takes hauling off the bill.
Trimming and stumps at a glance
HomeGuide puts tree trimming at $400 to $900 per tree on average, with oaks at $450 to $1,500, pines at $250 to $1,600 and palms at $100 to $900; Thumbtack's national range for trimming is $75 to $1,000 (all checked Nov 12, 2026). Angi lists a first stump at $100 to $150 and about $50 for each one after. See tree trimming and stump grinding for the full breakdowns.
When a claim pays part of it
If a hurricane brought the tree down on the house, your homeowner's policy may cover part of the removal. Florida's hurricane deductible is usually 2, 5 or 10 percent of the dwelling coverage and applies once per calendar year, and the Department of Financial Services advises filing a claim even if the loss is under the deductible and keeping every invoice and receipt (checked Nov 12, 2026). Ask the contractor for an itemized invoice that separates the tree on the house from other trees in the yard. The storm guide covers deductibles and deadlines.
What Clay County homeowners ask about price
Why don't you list Green Cove Springs prices?
Because no published local price list could be opened when this page was written. The national and Florida figures above are real, with their sources and dates; a local number would be made up.
Is the stump included in a removal price?
Not unless the quote says so. The price guides list grinding as its own item, so check whether it's on yours.
Does a permit add to the cost?
For most Green Cove Springs homes there's no city permit. In the unincorporated county, a landscape plan comes with a fee tied to site size, and in Orange Park the town has its own application. Whoever prepares the paperwork, put it in the agreement.
Are prices higher right after a hurricane?
Storm work is priced differently, as the figures above show, but Florida's gouging law limits what can be charged during a declared emergency.
Prices are set between you and the one independent Clay County contractor who receives a request from this site.
Sources checked for this page
- HomeGuide, tree removal cost, stump grinding cost and tree trimming cost; none of the three pages shows an updated date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
- Angi's tree removal cost article, with "2025 Data" in its title. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
- Fixr, tree removal cost, updated Jan 31, 2025. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
- Thumbtack, tree removal, Jacksonville page (national figures). Checked Nov 12, 2026.
- UF/IFAS, Laurel Oak and Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms; USDA Forest Service Silvics, live oak. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
- Clay Electric, vegetation management; Clay County LDC Article VI; Clay County, Green Cove Springs and Orange Park yard waste pages; Florida DFS hurricane deductible guide; Fla. Stat. 501.160. Checked Nov 12, 2026.