Tree Trimming Cost Long Island

Updated October 2026 · 5 min read

Tree Trimming Cost Long Island is the first question Nassau and Suffolk homeowners ask before booking — and honest 2026 ranges help you judge any quote. Trimming on Long Island usually costs less than in Brooklyn because crews get better truck and chipper access, but large North Shore oaks, tight South Shore lots, and storm-season demand still move prices. This guide breaks down trimming by tree size, compares pruning with removal, and covers stump add-ons, so you can budget with confidence.

Tree Trimming Prices by Tree Size on Long Island

These ranges assume a standard trimming and pruning visit: crown cleaning, thinning, and clearance from roofs and wires, with brush chipped and hauled. Prices rise for trees over pools and glass, trees with extensive storm damage, and same-week emergency scheduling. Bundling two or three trees on one visit in towns like Hempstead, Babylon, or Huntington typically saves 10–20 percent versus separate trips, because the crew and chipper are already on site.

Pruning vs. Removal: Which Spend Makes Sense?

Pruning every 3–5 years at $400–$850 keeps a healthy shade tree safe for decades. Removal is a one-time $800–$3,500 decision for a tree that is dead, structurally split, or killing your roof and foundation. The mistake is paying removal-level money to repeatedly trim a dying tree — or removing a healthy tree that only needed cleaning. A good rule: if more than half the crown is dead, or the trunk has major decay, put the money toward removal and replanting. Our NYC removal cost guide shows the full comparison, and a free assessment will tell you honestly which side your tree falls on. Call (347) 620-1227 to schedule one.

Stump and Add-On Costs to Budget For

• Stump grinding: $150–$450 by diameter when bundled with other work; large oak stumps sit at the top of the range. See our stump grinding service.
• Hauling and disposal: usually included for trimming; log removal after a full takedown can add $100–$300 if you do not keep firewood.
• Cabling and bracing: $300–$600 per tree for weak unions worth saving — cheaper than losing a mature oak in a nor'easter.
• Health treatments: targeted treatments for lanternfly stress or fungal issues vary; diagnosis comes first through tree health care.

For Long Island coverage details, see our Long Island tree service page. Every quote from Brooklyn Tree Pros is fixed and in writing — the trimming price we quote is the price you pay.