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Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

2 years ago

I got one estimate in last night.

Tree C I'm thinking I'll just handle my dang self, so that'll save $400.

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dfosterf
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2 years ago

#22

Try the electrical utility. It's their wires. They might have people who do that.

For tall trees, I'd try to get a bucket truck, cut it from the top down in chunks. Dunno man.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

They do, but they work on scheduled line clearance plans for entire runs/areas/neighborhoods. Typically 3 to 4 year intervals. They cut only the limbs that they determine are a hazard, or they believe will become a hazard by the time of the next scheduled line clearance.

dfosterf
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2 years ago

#23

I got one estimate in last night.

Tree C I'm thinking I'll just handle my dang self, so that'll save $400.

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Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Sadly, that bid isn't outrageous from my perspective, but that is largely because it's in keeping with what I'd expect around here where I live. Hopefully your next bids come in lower. Please post the subsequent bids and we can all discuss a strategy moving forward if you want.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

2 years ago

#24

Try the electrical utility. It's their wires. They might have people who do that.

For tall trees, I'd try to get a bucket truck, cut it from the top down in chunks. Dunno man.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

The guy who came out said he could tell the tree was trimmed fairly recently. I've lived there for about 9 months so I'm assuming fairly recently likely means 1-3 years.

Originally Posted by: dfosterf

Absolutely. I've already decided that Tree's B and C do not need stump removal, and I might just say screw Tree C and do it myself. That will save me about $550 right there or bring my total down to $4,700 before taxes. He said if I pay cash, no tax then. So, yeah, I will be paying cash, lol.

My concern is the debris haul cleanup is $1,000 for the five trees. I want to believe I could do this myself, but at what point am I putting too much time and effort into getting rid of the debris? Also, I'd have to find a place to take it and so far each place wants money. So in the end I could be pissing away a couple weekends to only end up saving about ~$500 and I have to figure out if that is worth it or not.

dfosterf
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#25

If you go cash cash, I'd want a better price than merely knocking the taxes off.

You can run the "I'm paying straight cash brother, so I'm thinking x for this job out the door" shtick by all bidders, in addition to the allusions about the other bidders. I wouldn't do any of that until you get all your estimates and impressions from the various companies. I roll like your dad, 😆

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

2 years ago

#26

Originally Posted by: dfosterf

There's another service that I heard about in the area that chops more off if you pay cash. This guy is a month out as it is. My goal is to get at least three quotes before making a decision. I kinda hope I can get someone who wants do it as a "side cash" job. Generally you can get a better deal then.

dfosterf
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#27

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Just make damn sure it would still be covered insurance/liability-wise. There are so many factors at play with tree care that you absolutely need multiple estimates.
Equipment to do the job, cost of that equipment, labor intensity, etc etc etc. Fortunately, yours is not a high priority need, so you and your contractor have time flexibility. 3 bids sounds like a good plan.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

2 years ago

#28

I must not have asked for stump removal with these folks. I wonder if I should have one company do certain trees and another do other trees haha
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dfosterf
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#29

Nice. Just give him a call about stumps.

I was at a grand for my guesstimate on your stumps.

Then, hit him with cash cash story. You may have found your guy!

OR, he is throwing it in and didn't quote it, which, A I doubt and B, if he is, I would A, shit myself, and B, hire his ass so fast it would even scare him in how quick you agreed, 😆

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

2 years ago

#30

Nice. Just give him a call about stumps.

I was at a grand for my guesstimate on your stumps.

Then, hit him with cash cash story. You may have found your guy!

Originally Posted by: dfosterf

Until I get third quote, this is basically what I'm thinking. One place take care of two trees and all stumps. The other place take care of chopping down and hauling crap away. Just over $4,000.

I really wish I could just take care of the damn debris myself. But unless they cut it up for me, I be screwed homie!

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