Tree & Shrub Pruning Cost Estimator
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Tree & Shrub Pruning Cost Estimator
Estimate the total cost of pruning trees and shrubs based on plant type, size, quantity, and job complexity.
Plant Type
Shrub Small Tree (under 25 ft) Medium Tree (25–50 ft) Large Tree (50–80 ft) Very Large Tree (80+ ft)
Number of Plants
Job Complexity
Simple (basic shaping, easy access) Moderate (some deadwood, standard access) Complex (heavy deadwood, tight access, crown reduction)
Travel / Mobilization Fee ($)
Debris Removal
Included in service Extra charge No removal needed
Stump Grinding (if applicable)
No Yes
Calculate
function treUpdateLabels() { // Future: dynamic label updates if needed }
function treCalc() { const plantType = document.getElementById('tre-plant-type').value; const quantity = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tre-quantity').value); const complexity = document.getElementById('tre-complexity').value; const travel = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tre-travel').value); const debris = document.getElementById('tre-debris').value; const stump = document.getElementById('tre-stump').value;
// --- Input Validation --- if (isNaN(quantity) || quantity 500) { document.getElementById('tre-result').innerHTML = '⚠ Please enter a valid number of plants (1–500).'; return; } if (isNaN(travel) || travel 500) { document.getElementById('tre-result').innerHTML = '⚠ Travel fee must be between $0 and $500.'; return; }
// --- Base Cost Per Plant by Type (USD, industry averages) --- // Sources: Angi, HomeAdvisor, ISA guidelines const baseCostMap = { shrub: { low: 25, high: 75 }, small_tree: { low: 75, high: 250 }, medium_tree: { low: 250, high: 500 }, large_tree: { low: 500, high: 900 }, very_large_tree:{ low: 900, high: 1800} };
// --- Complexity Multiplier --- const complexityMultiplier = { simple: 1.0, moderate: 1.35, complex: 1.75 };
// --- Debris Removal Flat Fee Per Plant --- const debrisFeeMap = { included: 0, extra: 20, // ~$20/plant average none: 0 };
// --- Stump Grinding Cost (flat per plant, average $150–$300, use midpoint) --- const stumpCostPerPlant = (stump === 'yes') ? 200 : 0;
const base = baseCostMap[plantType]; const midBase = (base.low + base.high) / 2; const compMult = complexityMultiplier[complexity]; const debrisFee = debrisFeeMap[debris];
// --- Core Formula --- // Cost Per Plant = midBase × complexityMultiplier + debrisFeePerPlant + stumpCostPerPlant // Total = (Cost Per Plant × quantity) + travelFee const costPerPlant = (midBase * compMult) + debrisFee + stumpCostPerPlant; const subtotal = costPerPlant * quantity; const total = subtotal + travel;
// Low / High Range const lowPerPlant = (base.low * compMult) + debrisFee + stumpCostPerPlant; const highPerPlant = (base.high * compMult) + debrisFee + stumpCostPerPlant; const totalLow = (lowPerPlant * quantity) + travel; const totalHigh = (highPerPlant * quantity) + travel;
const fmt = v => '$' + v.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits:2, maximumFractionDigits:2});
const plantLabel = { shrub:'Shrub', small_tree:'Small Tree', medium_tree:'Medium Tree', large_tree:'Large Tree', very_large_tree:'Very Large Tree' }[plantType];
const compLabel = {simple:'Simple (×1.00)', moderate:'Moderate (×1.35)', complex:'Complex (×1.75)'}[complexity];
document.getElementById('tre-result').innerHTML = ` ### Pruning Cost Estimate
Plant Type${plantLabel} Quantity${quantity} Base Cost / Plant (mid)${fmt(midBase)} Complexity Multiplier${compLabel} Debris Fee / Plant${fmt(debrisFee)} Stump Grinding / Plant${fmt(stumpCostPerPlant)} Adjusted Cost / Plant${fmt(costPerPlant)} Subtotal (${quantity} plant${quantity>1?'s':''})${fmt(subtotal)} Travel / Mobilization${fmt(travel)}
Estimated Total${fmt(total)}
Typical Range${fmt(totalLow)} – ${fmt(totalHigh)}
- Estimates are based on national averages. Actual costs vary by region, arborist, and site conditions.
`; }
#### Formula
Cost Per Plant = (Base Costmid × Complexity Multiplier) + Debris Fee + Stump Grinding Cost Subtotal = Cost Per Plant × Quantity Total Estimate = Subtotal + Travel / Mobilization Fee Range = (Base Costlow/high × Complexity Multiplier + Fees) × Quantity + Travel
Base Costs (mid-range per plant):
Complexity Multipliers: Simple ×1.00 | Moderate ×1.35 | Complex ×1.75
Debris Removal (extra option): +$20/plant | Stump Grinding: +$200/plant (average)
#### Assumptions & References
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