What Is the Average Cost to Cut Down a 50 Foot Tree?

Short Answer:

For a roughly 50-foot tree, most homeowners can expect a ballpark range of about $700–$2,000 to have it cut down, depending on:

• How close it is to houses, fences, or power lines
• How easy it is to access with equipment
• Whether you want full cleanup and hauling or to keep some wood on site
• Whether the tree is healthy, dead, or storm-damaged

Stump grinding is usually an extra charge on top of that.

Full Answer:

Why the cost to remove a 50 foot tree can vary so much

“50 feet tall” is a good starting point—but that’s only one piece of the puzzle. When I come out to quote a tree in the Bellevue area, I’m looking at a handful of big factors that can swing the price up or down.

The type and shape of the tree

A 50-foot narrow conifer is a different job than a 50-foot wide, spreading maple:

• Wider canopy = more branches to cut and lower
• Heavier limbs = more rigging to protect your house, fence, or landscaping
• Dense wood species weigh more, which affects handling and hauling

Two trees at the same height can have very different amounts of wood and brush.

Where the tree is located on your property

Location is huge for pricing. I’m asking:

• Is it near the house, garage, deck, or driveway?
• Are there fences, sheds, or landscaping right underneath it?
• Can we get the truck and chipper close, or is it tucked in a tight backyard?

If we can’t safely drop big pieces and instead have to rig and lower everything by rope, the job gets more technical and takes more time.

Tree condition and risk

A healthy, solid tree is one thing. A 50-foot tree that’s:

• Dead or hollow
• Cracked or storm-damaged
• Leaning heavily over structures

…is a different level of risk.

Higher risk means:

• More careful planning
• More controlled cuts and rigging
• Sometimes extra crew or equipment

All of that adds to the cost, but it’s also what keeps your property and our crew safe.

Cleanup, hauling, and stump grinding

When you say “cut down,” that can mean a few different things:

• Basic removal: tree cut down, larger pieces left on site for you to handle
• Standard cleanup: brush chipped, wood cut into manageable lengths, basic rake and tidy
• Full service: brush chipped, wood hauled away, yard cleaned up nicely
• Stump grinding: separate add-on service after the tree is down

Every step beyond “just get it on the ground” requires more time, equipment, and disposal fees—so it bumps the price.

Examples of what a 50 foot tree might cost

These are hypothetical ranges, just to give you a feel. They’re not quotes—every yard is different.

• Scenario 1: Easier 50-foot tree
  • Healthy tree
  • Decent access for equipment
  • Open drop zone with minimal obstacles
  • Standard cleanup, no stump grinding
  • Could land closer to the lower end of that $700–$2,000 range
• Scenario 2: Tricky 50-foot tree
  • Close to house, fence, or driveway
  • Needs to be rigged down in pieces
  • Backyard access only, lots of carrying
  • Full cleanup and hauling away all wood
  • Likely lands in the mid to higher part of that range, possibly more if risk is high
• Scenario 3: Dead/dangerous 50-foot tree
  • Dead, leaning, or compromised structure
  • Overhanging structures or utilities
  • Requires extra care, planning, and rigging
  • Full cleanup + stump grinding
  • Usually toward the upper end or beyond the typical range

Why I don’t just give one “average” price over the phone

As a small tree outfit here in Bellevue, I can give ballparks—but I don’t like guessing blind, because:

• I don’t want to overcharge you for a simpler job
• I don’t want to underquote and then have to surprise you later
• Most of all, I don’t want to rush a dangerous job just to match a rough number

Seeing the tree (or at least some clear photos and a short video) is the only way to give a fair, accurate number.

How to get a real number for your 50 foot tree

Here’s the best way to move forward:

1. Take a few photos of the tree from different angles.
2. Include shots that show how close it is to structures, fences, and wires.
3. Reach out through our tree removal or contact page.
4. I’ll give you either:
   • A ballpark range from the photos, or
   • A time for a quick on-site visit and a firm written estimate

That way you’re not guessing off a national “average”—you’ll know what your 50-foot tree will realistically cost to cut down here in the Bellevue area, with your specific yard and goals in mind.