Updated August 2026
What tree removal costs in the Comox Valley
Tree removal in the Comox Valley runs from $400 for a stem under 30 feet to $4,000 for one over 60 feet, with stump grinding adding $200 to $600. A permit and arborist report where the City of Courtenay requires one adds $300 to $800. Access, lean and what sits under the tree move the figure more than height alone.
Updated August 2026
Height is the first thing people tell us and the last thing that decides the price. A short tree over a conservatory costs more to take down than a tall one in an open paddock. Two jobs of the same height can land at opposite ends of the range once access, lean and what sits underneath are weighed in, which is why we walk the property before naming a number.
For what the job itself involves once a crew is on site, see tree removal.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small tree, under 30 feet | $400 – $800 |
| Medium tree, 30 to 60 feet | $800 – $2,000 |
| Large tree, over 60 feet | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Stump grinding | $200 – $600 |
| Permit and arborist report | $300 – $800 |
Ranges are RenovateIndex's regional figures for coastal British Columbia, updated August 2026.
What actually moves the price?
Four things, roughly in order. How close we can get a chipper and a truck. What is underneath, because a clear drop zone means we fell it whole instead of rigging it down in pieces. Whether the top is dead, since a dead top has to be climbed differently. And whether the wood leaves with us or stays stacked for you.
Is the stump included?
No, and we quote it as its own line so you can decide once you have seen both numbers. Plenty of people take the tree now and leave the stump until spring.
What does an arborist report cost?
Between $300 and $800, and you only need one where the municipality asks for it. A report is not a quote — it is an assessment of the tree, and it is the document the permit hangs on.
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