Boston Home Repair Costs: $400 to $1,200 (HomeGuide 2026)
Tree removal in Boston runs $400 to $1,200 (HomeGuide, 2026).
That is a national figure, not Boston prices. Each section below gives the Boston rule that matters and the call line for that job; the plumber line is for plumbing only.
| Job | Typical cost in Boston | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $400 to $1,200 | HomeGuide, 2026 (national figure) |
Prices are each publisher's own figures, quoted in the sections below. A national figure means we found no Boston-only price for that job.
Know the job? Call its own line. The plumber line on the Boston plumber page is for plumbing only.
Do this now: which line to call
Take these 3 steps in order, safety first.
- Gas smell, sparks, smoke, or a tree or wire down: get everyone out and call 911 or the gas or electric utility from outside before anything else.
- Water spreading from a pipe, a roof or a ceiling: shut the main water valve, move what you can, and photograph the damage before anything is moved or thrown out.
- Then call the line for the job: the tree service line for tree removal. Each goes to an independent company that serves your area and takes that job. The plumber line is for leaks, clogs and water heaters.
Is it an emergency? What can wait
3 things are emergencies before they are repair jobs: a gas smell, sparks or smoke, and a downed power line; call 911 or the utility for those.
- Tree removal: a tree on the house or across a wire is urgent. Stay clear of any tree touching a power line and call the utility; a dead or leaning tree can usually be booked for a daytime visit.
Tree removal in Boston: $400 to $1,200 for most trees
Tree removal costs $400 to $1,200 for most trees in HomeGuide's 2026 national guide, with an $850 average, and Angi's July 2026 average is about $750; emergency removal can reach $5,000. We found no Boston-only price. A street tree is not yours to remove: Boston's Parks Department Urban Forestry Division oversees street trees, and removing a public shade tree goes through a tree hearing under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87. Questions go to 617-635-TREE (8733) or [email protected].
Before removing a tree near the house, ask where the sewer lateral runs, since the lateral is yours to repair. A tree or limb on a power line is Eversource's job: stay away, keep pets away, and report downed wires to 911; Eversource's eastern Massachusetts outage line is 1-800-592-2000. See tree removal and stump removal for national prices.
Tree dead, leaning or down? Call the tree service line. Stay away from any tree touching a power line.
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Questions people ask
How much does tree removal cost in Boston?
Tree removal costs $400 to $1,200 for most trees in HomeGuide's 2026 national guide, with an $850 average, and Angi's July 2026 average is about $750; emergency removal can reach $5,000.
Does the plumber line take tree removal calls in Boston?
No. The plumber line on the Boston plumber page reaches plumbing companies. Use the tree service line on this page; it goes to an independent company that serves your area and takes that job.
What should I do first if I smell gas or see sparks?
Get everyone out and call 911 or the gas or electric utility from outside. Call a contractor only after the danger is handled.
Do these companies quote before they come out?
The company that answers will ask about the job and quote its visit or estimate fee before anything is booked. Ask for the price in writing.
Not sure which trade you need? Roof leaks go to the roof line, power problems to the electrician line, anything wet to the water damage line.
- 1Call the line
- 2It rings a local company
- 3They give you the price
Sources (6)
- Angi: How Much Does Hiring an Emergency Plumber Cost in Boston, MA? [2026 Data] (2026-08-04)
- BWSC: Sewer Lateral Financial Assistance Program (checked 2026-10-11)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? (2026) (2026-02-04)
- Angi: How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? [2026 Data] (2026-07-08)
- City of Boston: Participate in the public tree ordinance process (2026-04-30)
- CBS News Boston: Thousands of customers lose power as nor'easter moves through Massachusetts (2025-10-13)
Roof, electrical, water damage or solar. One call.
Say what you see and where. The company that answers will ask about the job and quote its visit fee before anything is booked. Free call to an independent company in your area that takes this kind of work.