Hot Springs tree removal cost
Published prices, and what pushes a quote up or down.
No tree service prices for Hot Springs or the Little Rock area were published in a form we could cite, so every figure below is a national range from Angi or Lawn Love, with the date each guide was last updated. A quote for your tree is the only real number.
Tree removal
| Tree height | Range |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 ft | $150 to $450 |
| 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $1,200 |
| 60 to 80 ft | $800 to $1,500 |
| Over 80 ft | $1,000 to $2,000 |
Add-ons and price movers
| Item | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Crane | about $500 a day ($250 to $600); difficult crane jobs $6,000 to $7,000 total |
| Emergency removal | up to $5,000 |
| Already-fallen tree | $75 to $150 |
| Hard-to-reach tree | 25% to 50% more |
| Poor tree health | up to 15% of the final cost |
| Rural travel | about $0.50 a mile, or $50 to $200 flat |
| Permit, where required | $60 to $150 |
| Arborist report, where required | about $860 on average |
| Several trees | $500 to $6,000 an acre |
Stumps
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| One stump | $120 to $400 (average $250) |
| Per diameter inch | $2 to $5 |
| Minimum fee | about $100 |
| Each additional stump | $40 to $75 |
| Root digging | $100 to $200 an hour |
Trimming
| Tree size | Per tree |
|---|---|
| Under 30 ft | $80 to $420 |
| 30 to 60 ft | $210 to $790 |
| Over 60 ft | $470 to $1,840 |
Clearing
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Typical job | $1,565 to $4,520 |
| Lightly wooded acre | $580 to $2,100 |
| Heavily wooded acre | $3,300 to $5,600 |
| Brush, per acre | $330 to $630 |
Local costs that are published
The city's CAPS service, for residential solid waste customers inside Hot Springs, picks up brush free twice a year, up to a ton each time. Further residential pickups cost $20 for the first ton and $45 a ton after that. Brush must be cut to 6 feet or shorter and 18 inches or less across; schedule at 501-321-6921. Arkansas 811 locate requests are free.
Reading a quote
- Is stump grinding included, and how many stumps?
- Does the price cover hauling the wood and brush, or is it left in rounds?
- Will a crane or lift be needed, and is it in the number?
- If a limb is near the service line, who arranges the disconnect with Entergy?
Where these facts come from
- Angi, updated Oct 22, 2026 by Stephanie Mickelson: How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? [2026 Data]
- Angi, updated Oct 15, 2026 by Catherine Hiles: How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost? [2026 Data]
- Lawn Love, updated October 16, 2026 by Jude Omoregie: How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost in 2026?
- Lawn Love, updated December 27, 2025 by Sinziana Spiridon: How Much Does it Cost to Clear Land in 2026?
- City of Hot Springs: Clean, Attractive Property Service (CAPS)
- Arkansas 811: FAQ
Checked October 27, 2026. Ordinances, fees and phone numbers get updated; confirm with the source before you act on it.
Common questions
What's the average cost of tree removal?
Angi's October 2026 figure is $750 nationally; the bulk of homeowners land between $200 and $2,000.
Are there Hot Springs-specific prices?
Not that we could find in a citable form. The figures here are national; local quotes depend on the tree, the access and what's under it.
Does the city haul tree debris?
For residential customers inside Hot Springs, CAPS picks up brush on Mondays and Thursdays by appointment (501-321-6921), with two free pickups a year up to a ton each.
Have it looked at
Phone the number or send the form; a Garland County tree contractor will follow up to see the job and price it. There's no charge for asking.
After hours? The line takes a message. Say where the tree is, roughly how big, and what it's near.