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Tree Service in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $234–$655.

Top Tree Service Companies in Pittsburgh

  1. 1.Treasure's Tree Removal

    5.0★ (719 reviews)

    5.0★ from 719 reviews

    +14129992122Website

  2. 2.Greater Pitt Tree Service LLC

    4.8★ (268 reviews)

    4.8★ from 268 reviews

    +14128848733Website

  3. 3.Tripoli Tree Care

    5.0★ (136 reviews)

    5.0★ from 136 reviews

    +14126598267Website

  4. 4.Tree Service Pros LLC

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +14124249564Website

  5. 5.Howell Tree Care

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +14122138588Website

  6. 6.Allstar Arbor Tree Service

    4.7★ (12 reviews)

    4.7★ from 12 reviews

    +14124524561

  7. 7.Gary and Sons Tree Service LLC

    4.2★ (9 reviews)

    4.2★ from 9 reviews

    +14125318733

  8. 8.Fred Crum Reasonable Tree Service

    4.8★ (5 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5 reviews

    +14123537000

  9. 9.Pittsburgh Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14126122277Website

  10. 10.Arbor Tree Care

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14129064299Website

Tree Service Cost in Pittsburgh

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

ServiceTypical range in Pittsburgh
Tree trimming$234–$655/job
Tree removal$374–$1,404/job
Stump grinding$140–$421/job
Storm damage removal$468–$1,872/job

Tree Service prices in Pittsburgh run about 6% 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 Pittsburgh, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,184 customer reviews.

Pittsburgh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Pittsburgh's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 25
Annual precipitation
39.29"
Heating degree days
5,563
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.8°35.8°2.73"
Feb24°39.3°2.68"
Mar31°49°3.1"
Apr41.6°61.6°3.15"
May50.7°70.6°4.17"
Jun59.3°78.6°4.04"
Jul63.3°82.4°3.77"
Aug62.5°81.1°3.51"
Sep55.4°73.6°3.35"
Oct44°62.6°2.52"
Nov35.7°50.8°3.35"
Dec26.4°39.5°2.92"

NOAA station data 6.52 miles from Pittsburgh.

Permits & Regulations in PA

  • Pennsylvania does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • Tree removal is governed by municipal tree ordinances rather than state law
  • Treating trees with pesticides for hire requires a PA Department of Agriculture pesticide business license

License required: No state arborist license; PDA pesticide business license for chemical treatment

Sources: www.pa.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Pittsburgh

How much does tree trimming cost in Pittsburgh?

Tree trimming in Pittsburgh typically runs $234-$655 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Pittsburgh, PA?

In PA, Pennsylvania does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Pittsburgh ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Pittsburgh?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Pittsburgh.

How does Pittsburgh rainfall affect tree work?

Pittsburgh averages 39.29 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Pittsburgh trees keep growing?

With 744 cooling degree days and summer highs near 82F, Pittsburgh trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Pittsburgh more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Pittsburgh runs about -6.4% versus the national average.

Do Pittsburgh trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 22F and 5,563 heating degree days set how much Pittsburgh trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Pittsburgh?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Pittsburgh means after the first frost around October 25 and before spring growth starts.