How much does it cost to deal with i think this tree is dead?

Two drivers are specific to a dead tree. First, whether it can still be climbed: brittle wood removes the cheapest option and forces bucket or crane access. Second, proximity to the target — a dead tree standing alone in a field is among the least expensive work in the trade, while the identical tree wedged between a house and a fence can run several times that because every piece has to be roped down. Stump grinding is quoted separately and priced by diameter, so ask whether it is included.