What do you need done?
Tree removal
Dead, dying, leaning or just in the way. Full removal, including large trees that need a crane or a bucket truck.
Costs & what to expect →Emergency & storm damage
A tree on the house, the car, the wires or blocking the driveway. Fast response from crews that handle storm work.
What to do first →Tree trimming & pruning
Deadwooding, raising limbs off the roof, thinning a crown, cabling a split trunk. Keep the tree, lose the risk.
Trimming costs →Stump grinding
Old stumps ground below grade so you can plant grass or build over the spot.
Stump prices →Tree removal cost in Rockland County (2026)
| Job | Typical NY price | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree, under 30 ft (trunk under 12") | $300 – $600 | Ornamentals, arborvitae, young maples |
| Medium tree, 30 – 60 ft (12 – 24") | $600 – $1,200 | Mature dogwood, cherry, smaller maple or pine |
| Large tree, 60 – 80 ft (24 – 36") | $1,200 – $2,200 | Oaks, tulip poplars, big maples and spruces |
| Very large, hazardous or crane job | $2,000 – $3,500+ | Over a house, dead ash, no access for equipment |
| Tree trimming, mature tree | $300 – $900 | Angi's New York average is about $520 per tree |
| Stump grinding | $100 – $400 per stump | Priced by stump diameter |
| Lot clearing | Quoted per job | Number of trees, hauling, grading |
Cost ranges are published 2026 New York industry figures (Environmental Forest Products' 2026 Hudson Valley tree removal cost guide, eforestproducts.com; Angi's 2026 New York tree trimming cost page; HomeGuide and LawnStarter 2026 national guides), not quotes from this site. Your price depends on the tree, access and your town.
Towns we serve
New City
New City is the county seat and the biggest hamlet in Rockland: 1950s to 1980s colonials, splits and ranches on half-acre lots off Little Tor, New…
Permit rules & quote →Nanuet
Nanuet is the densest part of Clarkstown: 1950s and 60s capes, ranches and splits on 60-by-100 and quarter-acre lots around Middletown Road, Route 59…
Permit rules & quote →Spring Valley
Spring Valley is Rockland's most densely built village: two-family houses, converted older homes and apartment blocks on small lots around Main…
Permit rules & quote →Nyack
Nyack is a walkable Hudson River village of Victorian and early-1900s houses on narrow, steep lots climbing from Broadway up to Route 9W, with some…
Permit rules & quote →Suffern
Suffern is the western gateway to Rockland, a village of older homes on hilly lots under the Ramapo Mountains, with Harriman State Park and Mahwah,…
Permit rules & quote →Pearl River
Pearl River is the biggest hamlet in Orangetown: 1920s to 1960s colonials, capes and splits on quarter-acre lots around Central Avenue, Middletown…
Permit rules & quote →Haverstraw
Haverstraw is really three places: the dense riverfront Village of Haverstraw (row houses, two-families and the Harbors development), the Village of…
Permit rules & quote →Stony Point
Stony Point is the northern end of Rockland: wooded hillside lots in Tomkins Cove, Jones Point and along the Hudson, 1960s to 1990s subdivisions off…
Permit rules & quote →Also Monsey, Valley Cottage, Congers, West Nyack, Bardonia, Orangeburg, Tappan, Blauvelt, Piermont, Upper Nyack, South Nyack, Chestnut Ridge, Airmont, Hillcrest, Sloatsburg, West Haverstraw, Garnerville, Thiells, Pomona and the rest of Rockland County, plus nearby northern Bergen County, NJ and southern Orange County. All service areas and permit rules →
Permits in Rockland: it depends on your town
There is no county-wide tree permit, and New York State does not regulate private tree removal outside wetlands and their buffers. Each town and village sets its own rule, and they are very different: Clarkstown needs a permit for a second 8-inch tree within three years on the same lot, Nyack allows one 12-inch "significant tree" per three years with a replacement planting, Suffern permits every tree over 12 inches, and Orangetown, Spring Valley, Haverstraw and Stony Point have no permit for an ordinary removal at an existing home. Dead and hazardous trees are usually exempt, but you may still need to prove it. Each town page has the summary and the source.
How it works
- Tell us about the job. Your town, what you need, and a photo if you have one. Takes about a minute.
- We match you with a local tree pro. An independent Rockland County tree care company that holds a Rockland County home improvement contractor license and carries liability insurance, and that actually serves your town.
- Get a free on-site quote. The company contacts you directly, looks at the tree and gives you a written price. No obligation, and you deal with them from there.
Common questions
How much does tree removal cost in Rockland County, NY?
Most tree removals in the Hudson Valley run $300 to $3,500, with a typical mid-size job landing around $600 to $1,500. A small ornamental under 30 ft can be a few hundred dollars; a large oak or tulip poplar over 60 ft near a house, needing a crane or a bucket truck, runs $2,000 or more. Rockland's steep lots, tight village streets and overhead wires push prices toward the higher end. See our tree removal cost guide.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Rockland County?
It depends entirely on your town or village. Clarkstown (New City, Nanuet, Congers, Valley Cottage) regulates removals of trees 8 inches and up on every lot; Nyack regulates trees 12 inches and up and allows one per three years with replacement; Suffern requires a DPW permit for any tree over 12 inches. Orangetown, Spring Valley, Haverstraw and Stony Point have no permit for an ordinary removal at an existing home. Street trees belong to the municipality everywhere. Our town pages summarize each ordinance with sources.
How much does it cost to cut down a 30-foot tree?
A 30 ft tree is on the line between small and medium. Published 2026 New York ranges put a tree under 12 inches in trunk diameter at about $300 to $600 and a 12 to 24 inch tree at $600 to $1,200. Add stump grinding (usually $100 to $400 per stump) if you want the stump gone too.
Is this site a tree company?
No. Rockland Tree Removal is a free matching service. The quote and the work come from an independent tree care company that holds a Rockland County home improvement contractor license (tree removal is listed as home improvement work under Chapter 286 of the county code) and carries liability insurance. New York State does not license arborists, so the county license is the credential to check.
Will my homeowners insurance pay for tree removal?
Only in specific cases. If a tree falls on a covered structure (house, garage, fence), the damage and the removal are usually covered, minus your deductible. If a tree falls in the yard and hits nothing, many policies cap debris removal at about $500 per tree and $1,000 per storm, and a dead tree removed before it falls is normally not covered at all. Check your policy or ask your agent.
When is the best time of year for tree removal in New York?
Late fall and winter. Trees are dormant, the ground is firm for equipment, there are no leaves to haul, and crews are less busy than in the spring and summer rush, which often means better prices and faster scheduling. Storm season (late summer through October) is the busiest and most expensive time to need a crew.