A removal can be one dead pine at the back fence or a big hardwood leaning over a bedroom. Published price guides move mostly with the tree's height and species, and a damaged or diseased tree costs more.
Published prices
For Fayetteville, This Old House lists an average of $544 and a range of $265 to $1,166 (updated February 2024). LawnStarter's Fayetteville page shows a $716 average. Lawn Love's national guide, updated October 2026, prices by height and species:
| Tree | Lawn Love, national |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 ft | $285 to $435 |
| 30 to 60 ft | $435 to $870 |
| 60 to 80 ft | $870 to $1,160 |
| Over 80 ft | $1,160 to $2,000 |
| Pine, 50 to 100 ft | $475 to $1,450 |
| Oak, 40 to 80 ft | $380 to $1,160 |
| Stump removal, added | $180 to $525 |
| Hauling the wood | $100 to $200 |
Dead and dying pines
A pine that browns from the top down may have bark beetles. NC State Extension describes needles fading from green to yellow to red, and notes that pitch tubes alone don't identify the beetle. For southern pine beetle it recommends cutting the infested trees plus a buffer of green ones. See pine bark beetles.
Trees near the house or wires
Fayetteville PWC does not remove trees along service drops, the line from the pole to a house. If the drop has to be disconnected while the tree comes down, call PWC Customer Service at (910) 483-1382 on a weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at least 24 hours ahead. Trees along the primary lines on the poles are part of PWC's own clearing work, so ask PWC about those first. See trimming and power lines.
What a contractor will want to know
- The tree. Pine, oak or other, rough height, and whether it's alive, dead or split.
- What's under it. House, fence, shed, driveway, septic field or wires.
- Getting in. How wide the gate is, and whether a bucket truck could back up to the tree.
- The leftovers. Stump ground or left, wood hauled or left in rounds.
Permits
We could not find the City of Fayetteville's tree rules in a form we can quote. Before removing a large tree inside the city, ask Planning & Zoning at (910) 433-1612. Outside the city, ask the town or county. See tree rules.
Where these facts come from
- This Old House: Best 5 Tree Removal Services in Fayetteville, NC (Callie Marsalisi, updated February 5, 2024)
- LawnStarter: 11 Best Tree Care Services in Fayetteville, NC (average prices as shown October 27, 2026)
- Lawn Love (Adrian Nita, updated Oct. 5, 2026): How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in 2026?
- NC State Extension: Pine Bark Beetles (Kelly Oten, August 4, 2022)
- Fayetteville PWC: Tree Trimming
- City of Fayetteville: Planning & Zoning
Each link was opened and read on October 27, 2026. The city, PWC and the state revise these pages without notice, so give the original a look before relying on a figure.
Common questions
How much does tree removal cost in Fayetteville?
This Old House gives a $544 average for Fayetteville with a $265 to $1,166 range (February 2024). LawnStarter's Fayetteville page shows a $716 average.
Will PWC take down a tree near my service line?
No. PWC's tree trimming page says it does not remove trees along secondary or service drop lines; it can disconnect the drop with 24 hours' notice while a contractor works.
Get your tree priced
Phone the number or send the form. A contractor who takes tree jobs around Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Raeford and Eastover follows up, and the quote costs you nothing.
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