Published May 27, 2026
Tree removal in Spartanburg, SC runs $300–$2,500+ depending on tree size, species, proximity to structures, and access. A small ornamental or Bradford pear in an open yard runs $300–$600. A large hardwood — white oak, water oak, or tulip poplar over 70 feet — near a structure in a tight Spartanburg neighborhood runs $1,400–$2,500+. Stump grinding is additional: $75–$350+ depending on stump diameter.
Tree Removal Prices in Spartanburg by Tree Size
Small trees under 30 feet (ornamental pears, dogwoods, crepe myrtles): $300–$600. Medium trees 30–60 feet (younger oaks, maples, water oaks): $600–$1,200. Large trees 60–80 feet (mature oaks, tulip poplars, large pines): $1,200–$2,200. Very large trees over 80 feet or trees near structures: $2,000–$2,500+. These are starting ranges — access, site conditions, and whether stump grinding is included all affect the final price. Every estimate is provided in writing after a site visit.
What Affects Price in Spartanburg Specifically
Spartanburg's older historic neighborhoods — Converse Heights and Hampton Heights — have 80–100-year-old estate oaks that need specialized rigging. These are single-family streets, so the city's tree ordinance does not reach them, but a tree that size over a house is a rigging job, not a felling job, and it is priced accordingly. These are not the same job as a Bradford pear in a new subdivision. The Lawson's Fork Creek corridor brings large riparian species (cottonwoods, sycamores, river birches) with additional assessment requirements. The Woodruff Road and I-85 corridors have active development that frequently requires land clearing and commercial tree removal pricing separate from residential.
Stump Grinding Cost in Spartanburg
Stump grinding in Spartanburg runs $75–$350+ depending on stump diameter. A small ornamental stump under 12 inches runs $100–$150. A large oak or tulip poplar stump over 24 inches runs $250–$400. When stump grinding is combined with tree removal, most customers receive a discounted rate on the grinding. Stumps are ground to 6–12 inches below grade.
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Spartanburg has some of the most complex residential tree jobs in our service area — mature hardwoods in tight historic neighborhoods with no room to drop sections. We look at every job in person before pricing it.
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