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Tree Service in New Orleans, LA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $228–$639.

Top Tree Service Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.Benton Tree Service

    4.9★ (258 reviews)

    4.9★ from 258 reviews

    +15048960820Website

  2. 2.Tree Masters

    5.0★ (113 reviews)

    5.0★ from 113 reviews

    +15047888733Website

  3. 3.Audubon Tree Care LLC

    5.0★ (108 reviews)

    5.0★ from 108 reviews

    +15043235533Website

  4. 4.Johntilly Tree Services

    5.0★ (104 reviews)

    5.0★ from 104 reviews

    +15045965377Website

  5. 5.Elevated Tree Care

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +12158159440

  6. 6.Big Easy Tree Removal: New Orleans Tree Service & Stump Grinding Company

    4.9★ (23 reviews)

    4.9★ from 23 reviews

    +15047321166Website

  7. 7.Premier Tree Service

    4.4★ (33 reviews)

    4.4★ from 33 reviews

    +15042854669

  8. 8.Rings Tree Service

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +15048137392Website

  9. 9.Bliss Tree Service

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

  10. 10.Tree Care New Orleans

    +15049101001

Tree Service Cost in New Orleans

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Tree trimming$228–$639/job
Tree removal$365–$1,370/job
Stump grinding$137–$411/job
Storm damage removal$457–$1,826/job

Tree Service prices in New Orleans run about 9% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving New Orleans, rated 4.8★ on average across 678 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Tree trimming and removal for hire in Louisiana requires an arborist license from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
  • The license is issued by the Horticulture Commission after an exam
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: Louisiana LDAF arborist license

Sources: www.ldaf.louisiana.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for New Orleans

How much does tree trimming cost in New Orleans?

Tree trimming in New Orleans typically runs $228-$639 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in New Orleans, LA?

In LA, Tree trimming and removal for hire in Louisiana requires an arborist license from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Check New Orleans ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover New Orleans?

We track 10 tree professionals serving New Orleans.

How does New Orleans rainfall affect tree work?

New Orleans averages 56.77 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do New Orleans trees keep growing?

With 3,202 cooling degree days and summer highs near 91F, New Orleans trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in New Orleans more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in New Orleans runs about -8.7% versus the national average.

Do New Orleans trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 46F and 1,203 heating degree days set how much New Orleans trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in New Orleans?

Dormant pruning works best, which in New Orleans means after the first frost around December 29 and before spring growth starts.