# Tree service leads for contractors

Tree-service leads cover pruning, removal, stump work and storm-related requests. Tree size, location and access are central to assessing whether your crew can undertake the job.

Updated: 2026-09-24. By Matagi.

## What do tree service leads cost?

Tree service leads: $30–$75 for exclusive project inquiries. All amounts are in US dollars.

Tree pruning, removal and related service inquiries

| Lead type | Price range (USD) | What the price covers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclusive project inquiry | $30–$75 | Tree pruning, removal and related service inquiries |

## Choose the work your team wants to win.

Use the customer's requested work to assess fit, then confirm the details during follow-up.

| Work type | Details to establish |
| --- | --- |
| Pruning | Tree count, approximate size, desired outcome and access |
| Removal | Tree position, surroundings, access and disposal |
| Stump grinding | Stump count, size, access and desired finish |
| Storm-related work | Reported condition, site access and requested response |

## Get the project details before the visit.

Request photos and a clear location on the property. Record nearby structures and access restrictions for the assessor. Confirm ownership or authority to commission the work and the customer's timing.

Check the original inquiry date, service area and available project details. Confirm who can approve the work and the customer's preferred contact time.

## Turn your close rate into a lead budget.

Specialist equipment, crew size and debris handling determine contribution. Track straightforward pruning separately from complex removals and include assessment and transport costs.

Compare 10%, 20% and 30% lead-to-paid-job conversion in your budget. At $50 per lead, acquisition costs are $500, $250 and about $167 per paid job. Add estimating and follow-up costs to get the full acquisition cost.

| Budget scenario | Paid jobs per 100 leads | Lead cost per paid job at $50/lead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10% close rate | 10 | $500 |
| 20% close rate | 20 | $250 |
| 30% close rate | 30 | $167 |

## Make the first conversation useful.

Arrange an assessment appropriate to the site. Confirm the exact trees and work requested. Explain whether logs, branches, grinding debris and cleanup are included in the estimate.

## Review the opportunity. Then take the next step.

Check the current price, original intent age and ownership category in Matagi before buying. Match the opportunity to your service area, preferred work and available capacity.

Normal and Value leads have different purchase terms. Review prior access and the refund policy, then keep contact, appointment, quote and paid-job outcomes in your records.

## Questions

### How much do tree service leads cost?

Tree service leads: $30–$75 for exclusive project inquiries. Tree pruning, removal and related service inquiries. Matagi shows the current price on each opportunity.

### What should a tree-removal inquiry include?

Property location, tree count and approximate size, photos, surrounding structures, access and the person approving the work.

### Is stump grinding included with removal?

Include it when agreed and priced in the scope. Removal, grinding and final site finish are separate items to confirm.

### Why does access affect lead value?

Access determines which equipment can reach the work and how debris can be removed. It directly affects crew time and project cost.

### How do I calculate my lead close rate?

Divide paid jobs by purchased leads from the same intake period, then multiply by 100. Track appointments and quotes separately, and allow enough time for the jobs to close.

## Related reading

- [Tree services lead buyer’s guide](https://matagi.ai/guides/buying-tree-services-leads)
- [Landscaping leads for contractors](https://matagi.ai/industries/landscaping-leads)
- [Junk removal leads for contractors](https://matagi.ai/industries/junk-removal-leads)
- [Lead ownership and refund requests](https://matagi.ai/guides/lead-ownership-and-refunds)