If you need to remove a tree in Erie, the prices depend on its size, location, and difficulty.

• Small trees (10–30 ft.) – $600–$1,800
• Medium trees (30–60 ft.) – $1,800–$3,600 

In Erie, usually the homeowners pay around $1,000 to remove a large tree. Yet, if your tree is close to a house or power lines, the price can go up because it might need special equipment to complete the work.

If a healthy tree falls due to a storm or natural causes, the property owner where the tree lands is usually responsible for cleanup and damages. But if that particular tree is dead, diseased, or already a hazard for people, the person who owned the tree might be responsible for tree removal.

The permit to cut down a tree that is on your land often depends on the city. In some places, you have to have a license from Fox Chapel. No matter if the trees are healthy, if they are over 6 inches in diameter, you need approval to cut them down. 

If you live in Erie, check with the local city office to see if you need a permit.

Actually, the frequency of  trimming a tree depends on the tree’s age and type:

• Young Trees: Every 2–3 years to help them grow strong.
• Mature Trees: Every 3–5 years to maintain health and safety

You can decide if they need trimming sooner by checking your trees after storms or signs of disease.

Usually, it does not. Stump grinding is an extra service that is priced separately. Stump grinding doesn’t remove the roots, but it grinds the stump below ground level, so you can replant or landscape over it.