Usein kysytyt kysymykset
How much does it cost to remove a tree in Turku?
Typically €120–450 per tree (2026, VAT included, before the household tax credit). The region's only comprehensive published price list (Pipon Puunkaato) quotes €20–160 per tree for straight felling and €120–430+ for sectional climbing dismantle, tiered by difficulty. A minimum call-out charge of about €120 applies, so a single-tree job starts there regardless. Nearly all local companies give a fixed price after a free on-site assessment.
Do I need a permit to fell a tree in Turku?
Possibly. In zoned urban areas (asemakaava), felling can require a landscape work permit or the city's assessment — check with Turku's building control before felling. A clearly hazardous or storm-damaged tree can generally be removed on safety grounds; photograph its condition first. Local arborists can provide statements for permit applications.
Why hire a professional instead of felling the tree myself?
A yard tree is surrounded by buildings, cars, power lines and neighbors' property. Professionals carry liability insurance (typically millions of euros) and use rope techniques to dismantle trees in tight spaces. If a DIY felling damages a neighbor's property, your home insurance may not cover negligence — and Finland's 35% household tax credit on labor narrows the price difference considerably.
What happens to the felled tree?
Your choice: the trunk can be cut to firewood length and left for you (cheapest), or the company hauls away trunk, branches and debris. Published examples put haul-away at €90–180 depending on volume and carry distance. Stump grinding in Turku is priced by stump diameter, not per stump: €0.80–2.00 per centimetre, with a minimum charge that can be €200.
Do you work in winter?
Yes — tree removal happens year-round. Winter is even advantageous: frozen ground protects the lawn, and leafless trees are lighter to handle. Coastal Turku's autumn storms make proactive removal of weakened trees especially worthwhile.