Tree Service invoice template
Tree work is priced on risk and access, and the invoice needs to show both or the price looks arbitrary. Build one below — prefilled tree service services, payment terms, PDF download, and a public payment link.
How tree service invoicing actually works
Two trees of the same height can differ several-fold in price because one drops into open lawn and the other has to be dismantled in sections over a roof and a power line. If the invoice says only "remove tree", the customer has no way to see the difference between a straightforward fell and a rigged technical removal. Name the method and the constraint.
Cleanup and disposal are the lines customers assume are free. Chipping, log removal, stump grinding and haul-away are separate operations with separate cost. Grinding depth and whether the grindings and the hole are your problem or theirs should be explicit.
What belongs on a tree service invoice
Beyond the universals — your details, the customer's details, a unique invoice number, dates, totals and payment terms — these are the lines that matter in this trade.
- Tree identified by species, size and location
- "Red oak, approx 60ft, rear boundary adjacent to garage" — the invoice should identify which tree.
- Method and access constraints
- Straight fell, sectional dismantle, crane or rigging over structures — this is where the price lives.
- Cleanup scope, itemised
- Chipping, log removal, haul-away, and whether logs are left for the customer.
- Stump grinding depth and backfill
- Depth in inches, and who owns the grindings and the resulting hole.
Line items this template starts with
These are the prefilled starting values in the BillingDone tree service template — a starting point to edit, not a survey of market rates. Set your own prices once and they save for next time.
| Service | Unit | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Tree crew labor | Hour | $140.00 |
| Tree trimming | Project | $450.00 |
| Tree removal | Each | $1,200.00 |
| Stump grinding | Each | $250.00 |
| Branch haul-off | Project | $175.00 |
| Tree health inspection | Visit | $125.00 |
| Equipment fee | Project | $250.00 |
| Storm damage cleanup | Project | $850.00 |
Getting paid as a tree service
- Take a deposit on large removals — crane hire and traffic management are booked and paid ahead of the job.
- Storm work should be collected on completion. Urgency and willingness to pay fade together.
- Carry proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance and reference it on the invoice. On high-risk work it is a genuine differentiator against uninsured competition.
Example invoice wording: Trimmed selected branches, removed debris, and cleaned the work area.
Tree Service invoicing questions
What should a tree service invoice include?
A tree service invoice should include your business details, the customer's contact information, itemized services, materials or fees, taxes, payment terms, a due date, and a clear total due.
Can tree service companies send invoices from a phone?
Yes. BillingDone is designed for fast mobile invoice creation so you can create, send, and collect payment while you are still on site.
Can I save common services?
Yes. Start with the built-in Quick Add Invoice Library, then save custom services, prices, and descriptions for your own repeat work.
Why do tree removal invoices vary so much for similar trees?
Because price tracks risk and access, not height. A tree that can be felled into open lawn is a fraction of the cost of one dismantled in sections over a roof or near power lines, so the invoice should name the method and the constraint.
Should stump grinding be a separate line on a tree service invoice?
Yes, with the grinding depth stated and a note on who owns the grindings and backfill. It is a separate machine and a separate operation, and customers routinely assume it is included in removal.
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- Total due
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