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Tree Service in Anchorage, AK

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $302–$845.

Top Tree Service Companies in Anchorage

  1. 1.Boreal Tree Care

    5.0★ (81 reviews)

    5.0★ from 81 reviews

    +19075318007Website

  2. 2.Gage Tree Service

    4.6★ (118 reviews)

    4.6★ from 118 reviews

    +19073458733Website

  3. 3.Tall Trees

    4.6★ (65 reviews)

    4.6★ from 65 reviews

    +19072483900Website

  4. 4.Affordable Tree Removal.

    4.8★ (52 reviews)

    4.8★ from 52 reviews

    +19075612297

  5. 5.Apex Tree Care, LLC

    4.9★ (42 reviews)

    4.9★ from 42 reviews

    +19073080615Website

  6. 6.Greatland Tree Service

    4.6★ (51 reviews)

    4.6★ from 51 reviews

    +19073368733Website

  7. 7.Rice And Company Tree Service

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

    +19077267150Website

  8. 8.FAR NORTH TREE SERVICES-VETERAN OWNED

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +19074145305Website

  9. 9.Alaska Tree Tops LLC

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +19072420591Website

  10. 10.Alaska Tree Company

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19078301732Website

Tree Service Cost in Anchorage

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Anchorage
Tree trimming$302–$845/job
Tree removal$483–$1,811/job
Stump grinding$181–$543/job
Storm damage removal$604–$2,414/job

Tree Service prices in Anchorage run about 21% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Anchorage, rated 4.8★ on average across 443 customer reviews.

Anchorage Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Anchorage's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
May 19
First fall frost
September 13
Annual precipitation
16.5"
Heating degree days
10,554
Cooling degree days
4
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7°21°0.82"
Feb11.1°28.1°0.72"
Mar16.8°37°0.6"
Apr26.8°48.6°0.46"
May36.1°60°0.76"
Jun43.8°66.7°1.16"
Jul48.6°68.7°2.2"
Aug46.3°66°2.7"
Sep38°57.3°2.21"
Oct25.5°41°1.95"
Nov12°25.4°1.47"
Dec8.8°23.5°1.45"

NOAA station data 9.92 miles from Anchorage.

Permits & Regulations in AK

  • Alaska does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade
  • Applying pesticide or fertilizer treatments to trees for hire requires a commercial applicator license from the state
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: No state arborist license

Sources: www.commerce.alaska.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Anchorage

How much does tree trimming cost in Anchorage?

Tree trimming in Anchorage typically runs $302-$845 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Anchorage, AK?

In AK, Alaska does not license arborists or tree services as a state trade. Check Anchorage ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Anchorage?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Anchorage.

How does Anchorage rainfall affect tree work?

Anchorage averages 16.5 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Anchorage trees keep growing?

With 4 cooling degree days and summer highs near 69F, Anchorage trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Anchorage more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Anchorage runs about +20.7% versus the national average.

Do Anchorage trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 7F and 10,554 heating degree days set how much Anchorage trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Anchorage?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Anchorage means after the first frost around September 13 and before spring growth starts.