Professional poison ivy removal has a published range of $400 – $600 across three cost sources, with a national average of $500.3 Fixr (updated January 2025) scopes that average to spraying the plants, pulling the surface growth around one tree or roughly 10 square feet, and disposing of the debris; its low end is $300 for herbicide spraying alone and its high end $850 for manually pulling plants and roots.3 Angi (2026 data) and corporate sibling HomeAdvisor (2025 data) publish identical headline figures – also a $500 average and $400 – $600 range – which match Fixr’s.1,2 Matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration; Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on where the ivy grows, how far it has spread, and the removal method.
A note on safety. The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health notes that poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can cause an allergic skin reaction from contact with the plants’ sap oil, and that inhaling smoke from burning poisonous plants may cause lung irritation.4
$500
national average (all three sources)
$400–$600
published range (all three sources)
$300
low end, herbicide spraying (Fixr)
$850
high end, manual removal (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $500 average; average range $400 – $600; low $300; high $850 | Average scoped to spraying, pulling surface growth around one tree or ~10 sq.ft., and disposing of debris; low end is herbicide spraying alone; high end is manual removal of plants and roots; separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $500 average; most homeowners $400 – $600; $300 – $850 or more by method | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; headline figures identical to HomeAdvisor’s and matching Fixr’s |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $500 average; normal range $400 – $600; $300 herbicide to $850 root removal | Sibling-published figures identical to Angi’s; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
All three sources report hourly rates of $50 – $75 for ground-level work and around $100 per hour when the job requires ladder work (identical figures; sibling pages plus a separately published Fixr figure with no stated shared sourcing).
Cost by ivy type
Non-climbing poison ivy (bush or shrub form) costs less to remove than climbing vines. The sibling pair and Fixr price the two types on different spans, so each keeps its own labels:1,2,3
| Ivy type | Angi/HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Non-climbing | $300 – $500 | $200 – $400 |
| Climbing | $500 – $850 | $400 – $600 |
The Angi/HomeAdvisor column is sibling-published (all-in per HomeAdvisor’s label); the Fixr column is separately published. The sources do not reconcile the different spans.
Cost by location
Where the ivy grows drives labor needs. Fixr prices removal by location, and HomeAdvisor publishes figures for the two climbing scenarios:2,3
| Location | Fixr | HomeAdvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Yard | $300 – $500 | – |
| Ground cover | $300 – $600 | $50 – $75 per hour |
| Fence | $350 – $750 | $500 – $850 |
| Tree | $500 – $850 | $500 – $850 |
The Fixr column is separately published; the HomeAdvisor column is sibling-published. The tree figures are identical across the two (cross-owner, no stated shared sourcing); the fence figures differ, and each source keeps its own label.
Cost by removal method
Fixr prices the three standard methods – the figures below describe only what each service costs:3
| Method | Cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Herbicide spraying | $300 – $500 |
| Combination (spray, then remove) | $500 – $750 |
| Manual removal | $700 – $850 |
Angi’s sibling-published figures agree on the endpoints: herbicide treatment starting around $300 and manual extraction as the most expensive option.1
Labor and estimate fees
Pros typically charge $50 – $75 per hour for ground-level removal and $100 per hour or more when ladders are needed, per all three sources. Angi adds that estimates typically start at $75 per hour with a two-hour minimum, often applied toward the project cost if you proceed. Fixr notes disposal and travel fees, when not included, run $25 – $150 per hour.1,2,3
Disposal costs
The sibling pair price disposal at $25 per 10-pound bag or $100 per cubic yard when not included; Angi adds junk removal at $60 – $600 or a dumpster rental at $290 – $480.1,2
Fixr separately reports a base disposal price of $50 plus the removal method, or $25 – $150 when charged separately, and notes its $400 – $600 average often includes disposal. The sources price disposal differently, and each keeps its own label.3
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Frequently asked questions
How much does poison ivy removal cost?
All three sources report a $500 national average, with a published range of $400 – $600 across the three sources. Fixr scopes its average to spraying, pulling surface growth around one tree or roughly 10 square feet, and disposal.1,2,3
How much does it cost to remove poison ivy from a tree?
Fixr and HomeAdvisor both report $500 – $850 (identical figures, separately published with no stated shared sourcing). Ladder work adds around $100 per hour.2,3
How much does herbicide treatment cost?
Fixr reports $300 – $500 for herbicide spraying; the sibling pair put a simple herbicide application at around $300.1,2,3
How much does poison ivy disposal cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $25 per 10-pound bag or $100 per cubic yard when not included; Fixr reports a $50 base price plus the removal method, or $25 – $150 separately.1,2,3
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Sources
1. Angi — Ivy Removal Cost (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — Ivy Removal Cost (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Poison Ivy Removal Cost (updated Jan 2025)
4. CDC/NIOSH — Poisonous Plants and Work