A single mature tree can drop summer temperatures, boost curb appeal, and raise property value by up to 15 percent. When you are planning a new build or a remodel, adding trees is more than landscaping—it is a construction decision that influences grading, utilities, and permitting. Homeowners often ask, “How much does it cost to have a tree planted?” CountBricks answers that question with real-time, voice-driven AI estimates that merge hard data with field-tested experience.
Across the U.S. residential marketplace, CountBricks projects show a broad cost spectrum.
• Small ornamental (5-gallon, 4-6 ft tall): $150 – $350 per tree installed
• Medium shade (15- to 30-gallon, 8-12 ft tall): $350 – $800 per tree installed
• Large caliper (2- to 4-inch trunk, 12-20 ft tall, crane set): $900 – $4,500 per tree installed
These figures include material, labor, equipment, and standard mulch. They do not include ongoing maintenance or special site work such as root-barrier installation.
• Tree stock price varies by species, nursery grade, and trunk caliper
• Soil amendments, biochar, fertilizer spikes, and root stimulants add $15 – $60 per tree
• Hardwood mulch and staking kits run $25 – $40 per tree
• Crew mobilization, digging, and setting: 1-3 staff hours per unit
• Crane or skid-steer operator for large trees: 0.5-1 hour per unit
• Cleanup and watering: 0.25 hour per unit
• Skid-steer rental: $280 – $375 per day
• Crane mobilization (if needed): $700 – $1,100 flat fee
• Auger bits or tree spades: $50 – $120 wear charge
• Local permits or HOA approvals: $25 – $150
• Utility location services: often free, but allow scheduling time
CountBricks combines voice capture, AI pricing libraries, and blueprint takeoffs to deliver line-item accuracy in minutes.
1. Open a project in CountBricks.com and speak naturally: “Add three 30-gallon maple trees along the south lot line.”
2. The AI pulls regional nursery pricing, labor rates, and equipment costs tied to your ZIP code.
3. Instant totals appear in your estimate, complete with markups and profit margins you set inside CountBricks.com/settings.
4. One click exports a print-ready quote document branded with your logo or the builder’s.
• Reduce takeoff time by up to 80 percent—voice replaces manual data entry
• Avoid hidden costs—CountBricks flags crane fees when trunk diameter exceeds 3 inches
• Seamless change orders—tell the app “upgrade to 45-gallon oaks” and pricing refreshes instantly
• Integrated scheduling—accepted estimates push tasks straight to your CountBricks.com calendar
Clay or rocky soils common in many subdivisions may require haul-off and imported topsoil, adding $50 – $120 per tree. CountBricks automatically inserts a soil amendment allowance when compaction ratings exceed threshold values pulled from your geotech report.
• Narrow side yards might force wheelbarrow transport, increasing labor
• Overhead power lines could limit crane angle, triggering a bucket truck rental
• Newly poured driveways need plywood protection; add $2 – $3 per square foot of coverage
Fast-growing trees generally cost less upfront but can demand higher pruning budgets later. CountBricks estimates factor projected maintenance if you opt to track lifecycle costs—ideal for design-build firms offering annual care packages.
1. Capture Client Goals: During the walk-through, record the homeowner’s wishlist via the CountBricks mobile mic.
2. Generate Instant Estimate: Let AI pull live costs for plants, soil, labor, and equipment.
3. Issue the Proposal: Auto-create a branded PDF for electronic signature.
4. Schedule Crews: Confirm dates; tasks sync to your CountBricks calendar and notify field staff.
5. Final Verification: Use the mobile app to photograph each planted tree; images attach to the closing invoice.
Energy modeling inside CountBricks shows a mature shade tree can reduce cooling loads by 10 percent. When customers see these savings in black and white, approval rates jump. In our 2023 project portfolio, homes with well-planned tree packages sold 18 days faster than comparable listings.
• Always call utility locators 72 hours in advance—even if you think lines are deep
• Dig holes 2-3 times wider than the root ball, but never deeper
• Remove synthetic burlap; natural burlap can stay if cut away from trunk flare
• Water daily for the first two weeks, then taper to twice weekly for two months
• Add 2-3 inches of mulch, keeping it 3 inches away from the bark
CountBricks streamlines every stage—from real-time voice capture to final invoicing. Start a free demo at CountBricks.com/services and plant profits alongside those new saplings.
CountBricks partnered with Evergreen Builders on a 24-lot Nashville development that called for 120 shade trees to meet municipal canopy requirements.
• 60 red maples, 45-gallon containers
• 40 tulip poplars, 30-gallon containers
• 20 crepe myrtles, 15-gallon containers
The superintendent opened the subdivision blueprint in CountBricks, highlighted the landscape layer, and said, “Add schedule: all specified trees at approved sizes.” In under five minutes the AI produced:
• Materials: $86,400
• Labor: $28,950
• Equipment (skid-steer and two crane days): $9,200
• Soft costs (permits, staking inspections): $3,100
Total projected install: $127,650—or $1,063 per tree.
Because CountBricks showed the municipality’s re-inspection fee up front, Evergreen avoided a common $4,000 change order. The project finished three days early, and the builder netted an additional 4 percent profit margin thanks to precise allowances.
• Early integration of tree costs in the civil site plan reduces grading conflicts
• Voice-driven revisions cut estimate turnaround from hours to minutes
• Detailed cost history now lives in CountBricks.com/portfolio, helping the team bid Phase 3 with confidence
If you need tree planting estimates—or any residential construction numbers—tap the mic in CountBricks and speak your scope. Accurate, defendable pricing arrives before the coffee gets cold.
