By Stone Ridge Landscaping LLC — Emmaus, PA | May 2026
Tree trimming in the Lehigh Valley typically costs between $200 and $2,500 depending on tree size, species, and the scope of work. Here is a breakdown of what drives the price and what to expect for common trimming jobs.
Trimming Cost by Tree Size
- Small trees under 25 feet: $200 to $600
- Medium trees 25 to 60 feet: $400 to $1,500
- Large trees 60 feet and over: $800 to $2,500+
These ranges cover the full scope for a given size class — from straightforward crown cleaning in an open yard to complex clearance work near structures or power lines. Most single-tree residential trimming jobs in the Lehigh Valley fall between $400 and $900.
What Type of Trimming Are You Getting?
- Crown cleaning: Removing dead, diseased, and crossing branches. The most common maintenance trim. Price is toward the lower end.
- Crown thinning: Selective removal of interior branches to reduce wind loading and allow light penetration. More labor-intensive on dense species.
- Crown reduction: Reducing overall height or spread using proper reduction cuts — not topping. More complex and at the higher end of the price range.
- Deadwood removal only: Focused removal of dead branches for safety. Can be priced lower than a full cleaning.
- Utility clearance: Trimming branches away from power lines. Usually priced at a premium due to added risk and PPL coordination requirements.
Factors That Drive Price Up
- Proximity to structures: Trimming over your roof requires rigging to control each branch — significantly more labor than open-yard work
- Species: Dense hardwoods like oak and hickory take longer to prune than silver maple of the same size
- Accessibility: Tight backyard access adds equipment and hand-carry time
- Emergency timing: Post-storm trimming for hanging limbs carries a premium
Multiple Tree Discounts
If you have several trees needing trimming in one visit, the per-tree cost drops noticeably — equipment is already on-site and the chipper is running. Bundling 3 to 5 trees in one visit can save 20 to 35% compared to separate visits.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Trimming quotes over the phone are always estimates. The actual price depends on what the arborist sees at the tree: hidden deadwood, structural problems, power line proximity, access conditions. Stone Ridge provides free on-site estimates for all trimming work throughout the Lehigh Valley.