Updated August 2026
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Duncan?
Tree removal in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley typically costs $400 to $4,000, with a typical job landing around $1,600 — a small tree sits at the low end and a large tree near a structure at the high end. Stump grinding adds $200 to $600 per stump, and Duncan Tree Removal provides a written price before any cutting starts.
Updated August 2026
Tree removal is the complete felling and clearing of a tree, priced by height, lean and access rather than a flat rate, which is why quotes vary more than a single per-tree number suggests.
For a full breakdown of what a removal involves, see tree removal.
| Tree size | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small (under 30 ft) | $400 – $800 |
| Medium (30–60 ft) | $800 – $2,000 |
| Large (over 60 ft) | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Typical job overall | $500 – $6,200, most around $1,600 |
What drives the price
The biggest factors are height and trunk diameter, how much the tree leans, visible decay, the drop zone available (a clear fall versus a piece-by-piece takedown), proximity to a structure or power line, and how easily equipment can reach the trunk. What happens to the wood afterward — hauled away or left for firewood — can move the price too.
Duncan and North Cowichan can price differently
A tree inside Duncan may need a permit under the Tree Protection Bylaw No. 3135 before it comes down, which adds a step — though not necessarily cost — to the job. North Cowichan has no equivalent tree protection bylaw on private property, so a near-identical tree just across the municipal boundary may need no permit at all. See the permits and bylaws guide for which rule applies to a specific address.
| Service | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Stump grinding | $200 – $600 per stump |
| Hazard tree assessment | $300 – $800 |
| Pruning (per tree) | $200 – $900 |
| Emergency storm removal | +50–100% over standard rates |
Costs reflect Vancouver Island tree service pricing as of August 2026, plus Vancouver BC pruning pricing where no closer figure exists. Every Duncan Tree Removal quote is written and confirmed before work begins.
Stump grinding and pruning are quoted separately
Removing a tree and grinding its stump are two line items, not one job, since not every property wants the stump gone. Pruning is priced separately again — a tree that only needs its crown thinned or raised costs far less than a full removal, and Duncan Tree Removal's arborist flags pruning as an option before removal is assumed.
How to get an accurate price
The ranges above are a starting point, not a quote. Duncan Tree Removal provides a free on-site assessment and a flat-rate written price before any work is booked, with the drop zone, access and any permit requirement confirmed in person.
Compare system options on danger tree removal, or, for an existing system, stump grinding. Duncan Tree Removal serves North Cowichan and Cowichan Bay.
Duncan Tree Removal prices and removes trees across the Cowichan Valley, including Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Cowichan Bay and Mill Bay.
For an exact price on your Duncan property, request a free quote.