Tree Removal Tucson: $400 to $1,200 + Brush Pickup (2026)

We found no Tucson or Arizona price from Angi, HomeGuide or Fixr, so cost rows are national.

Do this now: a tree on the house or a power line

1. Stay away from the tree and any wire it touches. TEP says to call 911 right away for a downed power line; report outages and emergencies to TEP at 520-623-7711.
2. If anyone is hurt, or the house is no longer safe (a crushed roof, a gas smell, sparking), get everyone out and call 911.
3. Call your insurer before you hire anyone, because a tree on the house may be a claim. Photograph the tree, the roof and the yard before anything is moved, and make only the repairs needed to stop more damage (Maryland Insurance Administration).
4. Do not climb onto the roof or cut a bent limb yourself. ISA warns that broken limbs and uprooted trees under tension can move unexpectedly when cut.

Is it an emergency? Signs a Tucson tree needs help today

A tree needs attention the same day when its lean passes 15 degrees or suddenly changes, the trunk has deep cracks, soil is cracking or lifting at the roots, or a broken limb hangs over the house, a driveway or a wire (HomeGuide and ISA warning signs). Same-day or next-day service often costs 2 to 3 times the standard rate, HomeGuide says, and Angi puts emergency removal as high as $5,000. A dead branch over open lawn, or a healthy tree you simply want gone, can wait for a normal booking at the lower price.

Any tree touching a wire is a utility call first. TEP's rule is that vegetation should stay at least 10 feet from overhead electrical equipment, and it says never to try clearing vegetation near energized lines yourself.

TEP tree trimming: what TEP does and what you do

TEP line clearance crews prune trees on private property away from overhead distribution lines once every six years, at no cost to the owner, and clear public property and rights of way on the same cycle. The owner may be billed if crews must return sooner. TEP tries to notify residents before planned trimming, and crews may need to enter your yard.

The service line from the pole to your house is different: TEP says customers are responsible for clearing vegetation from it. Before a tree service works near that line, call TEP at 520-623-7711 to have service temporarily suspended, which TEP does at no cost. TEP does not use round-over or topping cuts, and you should not accept them from a private crew either.

Getting rid of the wood: Tucson Brush and Bulky

Tucson's Brush and Bulky collection comes twice a year to each of the city's 26 residential service areas, and takes brush up to 5 feet long and 24 inches in diameter, with a maximum of 10 cubic yards per household. Material must be out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, no more than two weeks early, and at least 3 feet from bins and utility meters. For a load that cannot wait, request a special pickup at 520-791-3171. A whole tree usually exceeds those limits, so ask the company to include hauling.

Replanting and tree trimming in Tucson

Tree trimming costs $400 to $900 per tree on average nationally, with a $650 average, HomeGuide reported in January 2026; Fixr's range is $175 to $750. If you replace a removed tree, Trees for Tucson sells most 5-gallon trees for $30, grown in the Tucson area, and warns that the weeks before the monsoon are the hardest time to get a new tree established. TEP says to plant so no part of the grown tree comes within 10 feet of electrical equipment, and to call 811 or 1-800-STAKE-IT two working days before digging. More on tree trimming.

Local tree rules and contacts for Tucson, from official city, state and utility pages unless marked.

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