Jackson, MS
Tree Removal in Jackson, MS
Safe removal of dead, dying, hazardous, or unwanted trees of any size.
Licensed & insured · Free estimates · Fast storm responseJackson Tree Pros removes dead, dying, leaning, and unwanted trees across the Jackson, Mississippi metro. Most tree removals in the Jackson area run between $400 and $1,700, with height, access, and proximity to structures driving the price. Every job includes a free written estimate, licensed and insured crews, and full debris cleanup and hauling. Call (601) 821-1986 to schedule an estimate.
How much does tree removal cost in Jackson, MS?
Tree removal in Jackson, Mississippi typically costs between $400 and $1,700, with the average homeowner paying around $1,000. Height is the single biggest factor: a 20-foot ornamental runs a few hundred dollars, while an 80-foot loblolly pine over a roofline can pass $1,600. Published area rates for a three-person crew fall in the $180 to $240 per hour range.
Three conditions push a price toward the top of the range. Proximity to a house, garage, fence, or power drop can add 25 to 50 percent because the tree has to come down in controlled sections instead of a single felling cut. A dead or decayed tree can add 30 to 50 percent, since rotted wood behaves unpredictably under load and demands more rigging. Tight access, meaning no path for a bucket truck or crane, raises labor hours on nearly every job.
The figures below are Jackson-area market ranges published by third-party cost trackers. They are a planning tool, not a quote. We give a firm written price after seeing the tree.
| Tree height | Typical Jackson-area range |
|---|---|
| 20 ft | $220 – $420 |
| 30 ft | $330 – $620 |
| 40 ft | $430 – $830 |
| 50 ft | $540 – $1,040 |
| 60 ft | $650 – $1,250 |
| 70 ft | $760 – $1,450 |
| 80 ft | $870 – $1,660 |
Market averages for the Jackson, MS area. Stump grinding is priced separately. Emergency and storm-damage work carries a premium.
When does a tree actually need to be removed?
A tree needs removal when its structural defects can no longer be corrected by pruning, or when its failure would strike something that matters. Not every ugly tree is a hazard, and not every hazard looks ugly. The judgment is about load, defect, and target.
These are the conditions we see most often on Jackson-area properties that justify removal rather than trimming:
- Mushrooms or conks growing at the root flare, which signal internal decay in the trunk base
- A visible lean that increased after a storm, especially with cracked or heaving soil on the opposite side
- A hollow cavity or seam running vertically up the trunk
- More than a third of the canopy dead, with no new growth at the branch tips
- Roots severed by a driveway pour, foundation work, or utility trench within the last few seasons
- Pine bark beetle activity: pitch tubes, sawdust at the base, and needles fading from green to red
- A trunk growing hard against a foundation, slab, or septic field
What does the tree removal process look like?
A standard removal is a one-day job that follows five steps: assess, protect, section, drop, and clean. We walk the site first to find the drop zone, the rigging points, and every target that has to be protected, then we work the tree down in a controlled order.
On an open lot with a clear drop zone, the tree can often be felled in one piece and cut up on the ground. On a typical Jackson subdivision lot, with the house on one side and a fence on the other, the crew climbs or uses a bucket and takes the tree down in sections, lowering each piece on rope. Limbs get chipped, trunk wood gets cut to length and hauled, and the ground gets raked before we leave.
What is included in every removal: the takedown, cutting the debris, chipping the brush, hauling everything off, and raking the work area. Stump grinding is a separate line item, because some homeowners want the stump gone and some want it left for a seat or a marker.
What kinds of trees do you remove in the Jackson metro?
We remove every species common to central Mississippi, and each one fails differently. Loblolly and shortleaf pine dominate Rankin and Madison county lots and are the most common storm casualty: they snap at the top rather than uproot, which drops heavy tops on roofs. Water oak, the classic Jackson yard tree, is fast-growing and notoriously prone to internal decay by 50 to 60 years old, which is why so many mature ones come down.
Willow oak and southern red oak hold up better but get enormous, so removals near a house require rigging rather than felling. Sweetgum tends to be removed for nuisance rather than hazard. Pecan drops large limbs without warning in summer heat. Bradford pear splits at its weak included-bark unions, usually right down the middle, and is one of the most common storm-damage calls in newer subdivisions.
Yazoo clay complicates all of it. Across much of Jackson and Hinds County, this expansive clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which slowly tilts trees and tears root plates. A tree that looks stable in a dry August can lean noticeably after a wet spring.
Do you handle trees near power lines or over a house?
Yes. Trees over a structure or near a service drop are the majority of what we do, and they are handled with rigging rather than a felling cut. The crew sets lines in the tree, cuts pieces small enough to control, and lowers them to the ground under tension so nothing lands on the roof.
One important limit: the service drop running from the pole to your house is our work, but the primary distribution lines on the pole itself belong to the utility. If a tree is contacting primary lines, that is an Entergy Mississippi call, and they clear it at no charge to you. We will tell you plainly which situation you have when we look at it.
What areas do you serve for tree removal?
We provide tree removal in Jackson and across the metro in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties, including Clinton, Brandon, Madison, Ridgeland, Pearl, Flowood, Byram, Gluckstadt, Canton, Raymond, Florence, Richland, Terry. See all service areas.
What other tree services do you offer?
We are a full-service crew, and most customers combine two or three services on one visit because it costs less than separate trips.
- Tree Trimming & Pruning: Crown thinning, deadwood removal, and clearance pruning to keep trees healthy.
- Stump Grinding & Removal: Grind stumps below grade so you can reclaim your yard and replant.
- Emergency Tree Service: Storm-downed and leaning trees cleared fast across the metro.
- Storm Damage Cleanup: Full debris cleanup and hauling after Mississippi storms and high winds.
- Land & Lot Clearing: Brush, undergrowth, and tree clearing for lots, fence lines, and new builds.
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Tree Removal Questions
How much does it cost to remove a large tree in Jackson, MS?
Large tree removal in Jackson typically runs $1,000 to $1,700 or more for trees over 60 feet. Published area data puts 70-foot removals at $760 to $1,450 and 80-foot removals at $870 to $1,660. Proximity to a house or power line can add 25 to 50 percent because the tree has to be rigged down in sections. Call (601) 821-1986 for a free written estimate on your specific tree.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Jackson, Mississippi?
Permits for tree removal in the Jackson metro depend on your city and whether the tree is on private property. Jackson generally does not require a permit to remove a tree on your own residential lot, but Madison and Ridgeland have tree-preservation ordinances that can apply to protected species or heritage trees. Permit fees, where required, typically run $25 to $100. We will tell you if we think your job needs one before we start.
Is stump grinding included in tree removal?
No, stump grinding is priced separately from tree removal. Removal covers felling the tree, cutting and chipping the debris, hauling it off, and raking the area. Grinding the stump below grade is a separate service with its own equipment. Most customers add it, and bundling it with the removal is cheaper than scheduling it as its own trip.
How long does tree removal take?
Most residential tree removals in the Jackson area take three to six hours and are finished in a single day. A straightforward removal on an open lot can be done in under two hours. A large tree over a house that has to be rigged down in sections, or a job with several trees, can run a full day or spill into a second.
Will you damage my yard removing a tree?
Some surface impact is normal on a large removal, but it should be minor and it should be repaired. Ruts happen when equipment crosses saturated ground, which is a real risk on Jackson clay after rain. We lay down mats or plywood on soft ground, plan the drop zone to avoid beds and irrigation heads, and rake the work area before leaving. If conditions are too wet to protect the lawn, we would rather reschedule than tear up your yard.
Do you remove trees that have already fallen?
Yes. Fallen and storm-downed trees are handled under our storm damage cleanup and emergency tree service. A tree already on the ground is often faster and cheaper than a standing removal, unless it landed on a structure or is under spring tension, which is dangerous and requires careful release cuts. Call (601) 821-1986 and describe what you have.
Are you licensed and insured for tree removal?
Yes. Jackson Tree Pros carries liability and workers coverage on every job. That matters more in tree work than almost any other trade, because an uninsured crew that drops a limb through your roof, or gets hurt on your property, becomes your financial problem. Ask any tree company for a certificate of insurance before work starts. We provide ours on request.
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