Last updated: April 23, 2026
Pine tree removal cost in San Diego
Across San Diego County, pine tree removal runs $500 to $6,500, depending on height, trunk size, and access. Common local varieties: Torrey pine, Italian stone pine, Aleppo pine, Canary Island pine. Pick your city for a local range.
Pine removal price by size
| Size | What it covers | County range |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 ft) | Young Aleppo or stone pine | $500 to $1,200 |
| Medium (30 to 60 ft) | Established Italian stone or Canary Island pine | $1,200 to $2,800 |
| Large (60 to 90 ft) | Mature specimen pine with wide canopy | $2,800 to $4,500 |
| Torrey pine (permit-dependent) | Protected species, requires city review before removal | $3,500 to $6,500 |
Pine is moderate weight compared to eucalyptus or oak, but heavy pitch and resin slow cutting and gum up equipment. Bark beetle damage can hollow the trunk and change how the tree is rigged down.
Permit rules for pine removal
Torrey pine is a protected species within the City of San Diego, so removal needs a city permit and usually an arborist report showing the tree is dead, dying, or hazardous. Italian stone, Aleppo, and Canary Island pine are not protected, and private-property removal of those species generally needs no permit.
Pine removal cost by city
Local pricing for every city we serve.
Coastal
- Pine removal cost in Encinitas
- Pine removal cost in Carlsbad
- Pine removal cost in Oceanside
- Pine removal cost in La Jolla
- Pine removal cost in Solana Beach
- Pine removal cost in Del Mar
- Pine removal cost in Pacific Beach
- Pine removal cost in Coronado
- Pine removal cost in Imperial Beach
- Pine removal cost in Kearny Mesa
- Pine removal cost in Mira Mesa
- Pine removal cost in Mission Valley
- Pine removal cost in San Ysidro
- Pine removal cost in Scripps Ranch
- Pine removal cost in Tierrasanta
North County Inland
- Pine removal cost in San Marcos
- Pine removal cost in Escondido
- Pine removal cost in Vista
- Pine removal cost in Poway
- Pine removal cost in Rancho Bernardo
- Pine removal cost in Rancho Santa Fe
- Pine removal cost in Fallbrook
- Pine removal cost in Valley Center
- Pine removal cost in Bonsall
- Pine removal cost in Rainbow
- Pine removal cost in Hidden Meadows
- Pine removal cost in Lake San Marcos
- Pine removal cost in Rancho Peñasquitos
East County
- Pine removal cost in El Cajon
- Pine removal cost in La Mesa
- Pine removal cost in Santee
- Pine removal cost in Lakeside
- Pine removal cost in Rancho San Diego
- Pine removal cost in Spring Valley
- Pine removal cost in Lemon Grove
- Pine removal cost in Granite Hills
- Pine removal cost in La Presa
- Pine removal cost in Casa de Oro
- Pine removal cost in Winter Gardens
South Bay
Mountain
- Pine removal cost in Alpine
- Pine removal cost in Ramona
- Pine removal cost in Julian
- Pine removal cost in Crest
- Pine removal cost in Jamul
- Pine removal cost in Descanso
- Pine removal cost in Pine Valley
- Pine removal cost in Campo
- Pine removal cost in Harbison Canyon
- Pine removal cost in Mount Laguna
- Pine removal cost in Borrego Springs
- Pine removal cost in Tecate
- Pine removal cost in Boulevard
- Pine removal cost in Dulzura
- Pine removal cost in Guatay
- Pine removal cost in Jacumba Hot Springs
- Pine removal cost in Palomar Mountain
- Pine removal cost in Potrero
- Pine removal cost in Ranchita
- Pine removal cost in Santa Ysabel
- Pine removal cost in Shelter Valley
- Pine removal cost in Warner Springs
Other species removal cost
Common questions
How much does pine tree removal cost in San Diego?
Across San Diego County, pine tree removal runs $500 to $6,500, depending on tree height, trunk size, and access. Torrey pine is a protected species within the City of San Diego, so removal needs a city permit and usually an arborist report showing the tree is dead, dying, or hazardous. Italian stone, Aleppo, and Canary Island pine are not protected, and private-property removal of those species generally needs no permit. Pick your city below for a local range.
Can I remove a Torrey pine from my San Diego property?
Torrey pine is protected within the City of San Diego, so removal needs a city permit, usually with an arborist report confirming the tree is dead, dying, or a genuine hazard. We handle that process as part of the job.
How do I know if my pine is a protected Torrey pine?
Torrey pines have long, thick needles in bundles of five and grow mostly near the coast, especially around La Jolla and Del Mar. We confirm the species on site before quoting, since it changes the permit path.
Why does bark beetle damage change the removal quote?
Beetle-damaged pines can be hollow or structurally weak inside, which changes how a tree is rigged and lowered. A compromised trunk usually means a slower, more careful removal, and that adds to the cost.
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