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What should a tradesperson cost in South Africa?

Pick a service and your province for an indicative price band. Wide ranges — every job's different, but these are the brackets quotes usually fall into. Real quotes from local pros are always free on Handi.

Province affects pricing — Cape Town and Joburg run 5-10% above the national baseline; rural areas can be 10-15% below.

Indicative price in South Africa

Tree Felling & Stump Removal

R800 – R5,000 per tree

depends on size and access

Highly size-dependent. Small ornamentals R800-R1 500; medium trees R1 500-R3 500; large with cherry-picker access R3 500-R12 000. Stump grinding adds R600-R2 500.

Get a real quote from local pros → More about tree felling & stump removal

Guide only — actual quotes vary based on job complexity, access, materials, and urgency. Always get 2-3 quotes from verified local pros before committing.

Typical tree felling & stump removal jobs & what they cost

Concrete examples at the national baseline. Bands reflect normal variation — the same job can sit at the low or high end depending on access, materials, and urgency.

Small ornamental tree (under 4 m)
R800 – R1,500

Includes removal of branches and trunk. Stump usually left in place unless specified.

Medium tree (4-7 m)
R1,500 – R3,500

Standard residential job. Removed in sections; usually a half-day for a 2-person team.

Large tree (7-12 m) with cherry-picker
R3,500 – R12,000

Equipment hire + skilled climber. Inner-city access constraints push toward the top.

Stump grinding (medium stump)
R600 – R2,500

Down to 200 mm below ground. Cheaper to add when felling than as a return visit.

Tree pruning + shaping
R650 – R2,000

Annual maintenance. Don't cut more than 30% of canopy in one go — stresses the tree.

A note on these numbers

Bands come from rates published in our pricing guides, mixed with what we see Handi-za providers actually quoting across the country. They're starting points — not a fixed price list. Job-specific factors (access, height, asbestos, after-hours, time pressure) all move the needle. Treat this as the first 30 seconds of research before you start collecting real quotes.