"I want to Thank the guys for coming out and doing an amazing job cutting down 3 big pine trees in Grafton,WI. I would highly recommend these guys. They are very affordable because we were quoted by another company $6000 to cut the same trees and Tanner did it for a lot less."
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Tree Service Pricing in Belgium, WI
Wondering what tree work costs before you call? Here are typical ranges for removal, trimming, stumps, and more, plus what pushes a price up or down.
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Tree Cost Basics
Why Tree Service Prices Around Belgium Vary So Much
Two trees the same height can cost very different amounts. Here's why.
A tree price isn't really about the tree. It's about everything around it. A 40-foot maple in an open field might come down in an hour. The same maple leaning over a garage in Port Washington, with a service line running through it, gets taken apart piece by piece on ropes. That takes more time, more gear, and more care.
That's why the real price comes after Tanner sees the job. He walks the yard, checks what's under the tree, and figures out how to reach it. Then you get a free written price covering the work, the cleanup, and any stump or firewood extras. The ranges below help you plan. Your quote gives you the real number.
Please Read First
The prices on this page are general industry estimates from published cost guides and Milwaukee-area data. They are not Alpha Tree Service's prices and not a quote.
Alpha quotes every job for free, in person, and in writing. Your price depends on your tree, your yard, and what you want done with the wood.
Southeast Wisconsin Cost Ranges
Typical Tree Service Costs in Southeast Wisconsin
Ranges for the work we do most. Use them to plan, then get a free written quote for your yard.
Typical Southeast Wisconsin range — not a quote
Tree Removal Cost Ranges
| Small tree, under 30 ft | $200 – $500 |
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| Medium tree, 30–60 ft | $500 – $1,200 |
| Large tree, 60–80 ft | $900 – $2,000 |
| Extra-large, hazardous, or tight to the house | $1,500 – $4,000+ |
A single average-size yard tree most often lands somewhere around $400 to $1,500.
Tree removal serviceTypical Southeast Wisconsin range — not a quote
Tree Trimming and Pruning Cost Ranges
| Small tree or ornamental | $100 – $400 |
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| Medium shade tree | $250 – $800 |
| Large or mature tree | $500 – $1,500+ |
Prices are per tree. Big oaks and maples that need climbing sit at the top end.
Tree trimming serviceTypical Southeast Wisconsin range — not a quote
Stump Grinding Cost Ranges
| One average stump | $150 – $400 |
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| Rate by trunk width | $2 – $5 per inch |
| Typical job minimum | $100 – $150 |
| Each extra stump, same visit | $40 – $75 |
Width is measured across the top of the stump at ground level.
Stump grinding serviceTypical Southeast Wisconsin range — not a quote
Emergency and Storm Work Cost Ranges
| Compared to a normal removal | 1.5× – 3× |
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| Tree on a house, car, or driveway | $500 – $5,000+ |
Night work, dangerous rigging, and roof damage push storm jobs higher. See also storm damage cleanup .
Emergency tree serviceTypical Southeast Wisconsin range — not a quote
Land Clearing Cost Ranges
| Lightly wooded, per acre | $600 – $2,300 |
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| Heavily wooded, per acre | $3,300 – $6,000 |
Stump and root removal, grading, and hauling logs off site each add to the total.
Land clearing serviceTypical Southeast Wisconsin range — not a quote
Cabling and Bracing Cost Ranges
| Single cable, small or medium tree | $200 – $700 |
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| Multi-cable system | $700 – $1,500 |
| Large tree, cables plus bracing rods | $1,500+ |
A cable system is often far cheaper than removing a big tree you'd like to keep.
Cabling and bracing serviceRanges are rounded from national and Milwaukee-area cost guides published in 2025 and 2026: HomeAdvisor and Angi (2026), HomeGuide (2026), Forbes Home, Fixr (2025), LawnStarter (2025–2026), Thumbtack (2026), HomeBlue Milwaukee-area data (2025). They are general industry estimates, not prices from Alpha Tree Service, and real jobs can land above or below them.
What Moves a Tree Price
What Changes the Cost of Tree Work in Belgium, WI
These are the things Tanner looks at when he writes your quote.
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Height and Trunk Width
Taller trees take longer to take apart and make more wood and brush to haul.
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Wood Type and Weight
Dense oak and maple weigh far more than pine, so lowering and hauling takes longer.
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Access for Equipment
A backyard behind a fence with no gate means more hand carrying and climbing.
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What Sits Under the Tree
Roofs, decks, and service lines mean every limb gets roped down, not dropped.
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Dead or Damaged Wood
Dead ash turns brittle fast, so it's riskier to climb and may need the lift.
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Cleanup, Wood, and Stump
Full haul-away, firewood left behind, and stump grinding each change the total.
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Storm or After-Hours Timing
Emergency calls at night or mid-storm take more crew and more risk.
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How Many Trees at Once
Several trees in one visit usually cost less each than separate trips.
Dealing with a dying ash? Our emerald ash borer guide shows how to spot a dying ash early, and the hiring checklist shows what a good quote should include.
Tree Work Savings
Simple Ways to Save on Tree Work
None of these cut corners on safety. They just trim time and trips.
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Grind the Stump the Same Week
Adding stump grinding to a removal quote saves a separate trip. Extra stumps on the same visit usually cost far less than the first.
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Keep the Firewood
If you'd like the wood, we can cut it to length and leave it. Less to haul away often means a lower price.
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Book Non-Urgent Work in Winter
Frozen ground is easier on lawns and machines, and it's a calmer season. A healthy tree that just needs to go can often wait for it.
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Team Up With a Neighbor
If the house next door has a tree to trim or remove too, ask Tanner to quote both. One setup can cover two yards.
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Handle Dead Trees Early
A dead ash only gets more brittle and harder to climb. Taking it down before it starts dropping limbs usually costs less.
Planning to trim oaks? Check our Wisconsin pruning calendar first so the work stays out of oak wilt season.
Grafton Price Review
How a Grafton Homeowner Beat a $6,000 Tree Quote
Three big pines, two very different prices.
Tina in Grafton had three big pine trees that needed to come down. Another company quoted her $6,000 for the job. Tanner came out, gave her his own written price, and the crew took all three down for a lot less. In her words, the guys did an amazing job.
It's a good reminder to get more than one quote and to compare what each one includes. See more stories like hers on our customer reviews page.
Tree Pricing Questions
Questions About What Tree Work Costs
Crews differ in equipment, insurance, and what they include. One quote may cover full cleanup and stump grinding while another leaves brush in a pile. Compare them line by line. One Grafton customer had a $6,000 quote on three pines, and Tanner did the same job for a lot less.
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