An Austin, Texas, homeowner and their partner wanted an already-dead ash tree removed. The tree had already been cut in half, and they also wanted general cleanup and trimming, plus grinding of two stumps.
The first tree-work quote was $1,200. After two more quotes came in at $2,350 and $3,200, the homeowner asked why the prices were so far apart in a thread from February 2026. They had contacted four companies and received three quotes when they posted.
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The three quotes
The first company quoted $1,200 for the requested tree work. The homeowner did not list that company’s individual charges for cutting, trimming, cleanup or stump grinding…