Topping a tree costs between $325 and $1,100. Tree topping services reduce the size of the top of a tree. The practice can stress trees, making it a less-popular tree maintenance technique. Always consult with a pro about the best option to keep your trees healthy.

Larger trees typically cost more to remove because of the necessary equipment involved, the amount of debris to clean up, the complexity and the riskiness of the job. Tree removal is also expensive due to the high cost of insurance premiums that tree removal companies have to pay for liability coverage.

Tree lopping is a physical job that requires a lot of strength, but that doesn't mean anyone can do it with a ladder and a lopper; knowing which branches to cut (and where to cut them) is half the job.

Tree topping is the removal of large amounts of leaves and branches from a tree's crown. In some cases, all of the leaves and branches are removed, leaving large stubs where branches were cut. This red maple was topped and destroyed because it grew taller than the house.