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Free tree service contract template

Put a tree job in writing before the saw comes out. This template covers the scope, price, and schedule, and it spells out the things that cause arguments on tree work: who pulls the permit, what happens to the wood and the stump, and how your equipment gets to the tree. Edit it, then download it as a Word file or PDF.

  • The two parties and their contact details
  • Scope of work, materials, and what's not included
  • Total price and a payment schedule
  • Start and finish dates
  • Change orders and a one-year workmanship warranty
  • Who pulls permits, plus cancellation and dispute terms
  • Signature lines for both sides
Parties
The work
Price and schedule
Terms (editable)
Services agreement
Parties
Contractor: Not specified
Customer: Not specified
Licensed and insured, certified arborist on staff, proof of insurance on request
Scope of work
Tree removal Tree trimming and pruning Stump grinding Storm damage cleanup and haul-away
Materials
Not specified
Not included
Not specified
Price and payment
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Change orders
Any work beyond the scope above is a change order. We will price it and get your written approval before we start it.
Workmanship warranty
We guarantee our workmanship for one year from the completion date. Materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. This does not cover normal wear, misuse, or work done by others.
Permits
We pull the permits this work requires. Permit fees are billed at cost unless they are already included in the price above.
Cancellation
Either side can cancel in writing before work starts. If you cancel after we have ordered materials or started work, you cover the cost of the work done and the materials bought up to that point.
Dispute resolution
If something goes wrong, both sides agree to talk it through in good faith first. If that does not settle it, we will use mediation before going to court.
Contractor signature
Customer signature

Free to download. No signup. Edit the Word file, or send the PDF as is.

How to use it

  1. 1
    Add the parties
    Your business and your customer, with addresses and contact info.
  2. 2
    Describe the work
    Spell out the scope, materials, and what is not included.
  3. 3
    Set price and schedule
    Add the total, the payment schedule, and the start and finish dates.
  4. 4
    Download and sign
    Save it as a Word file or PDF, then both sides sign.
FAQ

Common questions

Is the tree service contract template free?
Yes. Fill it out and download it as a Word file or PDF. No signup, no watermark. Most tree contract templates you find are either paid listings or images you cannot edit.
What should a tree removal contract cover?
Scope and exclusions first, so the wood, the brush, and the stump are each accounted for in writing. Then who pulls the permit, since many towns require one to remove a tree. Then access, because getting a chipper or a bucket truck to the tree can mean crossing the lawn, and that is worth agreeing on before the day. The template has a section for each of these.
Should I attach proof of insurance?
Yes, and offer it before you are asked. Homeowners are told to check for insurance before hiring a tree company, and being the crew that hands it over without being prompted wins jobs against cheaper bids. The insurance section is where you list your coverage.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a starting template, not legal advice. Tree work carries real property damage risk, so for a big removal near a house or a power line, have a lawyer review your terms.
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