darren m Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 lads - i,ve got a tree that needs trimming or feling if needs be . its a 40ft pine tree that borders on next doors and over hangs their conservitory , needless to say my tree was there first . anyway i,m just wondering how much it may cost to get a pro in to do the work , either topping or even chopping , i can dispose of myself if it keeps the cost down. any ideas thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy4454 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I had a boundary with three mature oak trees,came back off holiday and a bough off one had done a total job on the garden shed,it was like something out of a cartoon two ends of the shed standing and the middle reduced to about 3 feet high,gave a local firm a call and they did a 50% reduction on all three trees and left me the decent size bits for the woodburner,ran all the small stuff through a shredder and mulched the garden with it,charged me £120 which for three lads with a cherrypicker on a lorry I was chuffed with.atb handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryle Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 The chap who I used to work for would charge 400 per day plus vat. (about 5 years ago) That would include 2 workers with equipment including chipper and waste removal. Your tree would be about half a days work from what you have said to top, a day to remove. Always ask to see evidence of insurance buddy. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I had a boundary with three mature oak trees,came back off holiday and a bough off one had done a total job on the garden shed,it was like something out of a cartoon two ends of the shed standing and the middle reduced to about 3 feet high,gave a local firm a call and they did a 50% reduction on all three trees and left me the decent size bits for the woodburner,ran all the small stuff through a shredder and mulched the garden with it,charged me £120 which for three lads with a cherrypicker on a lorry I was chuffed with.atb handy £120? Surely a 0 missing? And they didn't even take the wood away to sell? Are they a legit outfit? When you say 50% reduction did they pollard them? If so please let me have the details because that is incredibly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlerob Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 im a arborist aka tree surgeon and i would say depending of whats near it that can be damege around 225 to 275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy4454 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Diceman the firm is called Treehopper in North Norfolk,they do a lot of National Trust work in that area, the Estates Office for the NT gave me the number but probably not much help to you in Bucks,this was a couple of years ago before moving to Towcester, the worst tree was pollarded and the other two given a good tidy up regards handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Diceman the firm is called Treehopper in North Norfolk,they do a lot of National Trust work in that area, the Estates Office for the NT gave me the number but probably not much help to you in Bucks,this was a couple of years ago before moving to Towcester, the worst tree was pollarded and the other two given a good tidy up regards handy. Thanks Handy. Towcester area would have been better ! Anyway, if they are good enough for the NT they must be a proper outfit, sounds like you got a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 ok lads thanks - i need to get a few quotes i suppose . the tree is a monteray pine and about 40 ft max , trouble you cant get access as its in my back garden. my mate had 3 trees topped and removed and the outfit charged him a £1000 i think i might have a go myself . i have a chainsaw so i could cut the damn thing , but i,m gonna need ropes to try and brace it to make sure it falls into my garden and not through her bloody conservatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Small bit at a time with rope and cut 3/4 through pull to bend then cut through and little at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I wouldn't advise trying to fell a 40ft pine in a back garden all in one go unless you really know what your doing. I have all my felling tickets and the amount of things you have to be aware of is huge. For example, if it has a rot pocket in the middle , it could snap off the hinge and go anywhere! Sounds like job for the pros to be taken down in stages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I wouldn't advise trying to fell a 40ft pine in a back garden all in one go unless you really know what your doing. I have all my felling tickets and the amount of things you have to be aware of is huge. For example, if it has a rot pocket in the middle , it could snap off the hinge and go anywhere! Sounds like job for the pros to be taken down in stages sales waffle dont you just love it personally id get a nice bow saw, borrow a harness and chop it bit at a time and keep the money in back pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Unfortunately not, I work for a big estate as a forester so got no business interest, just know how even the easiest looking tree can go wrong. Like I said, rot pockets, funny weight load on limbs, twisted grain even just a gust of wind at the wrong time can lead to problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Small bit at a time with rope and cut 3/4 through pull to bend then cut through and little at a time Guaranteed if you do it like this it will 9/10 barbours chair and take you out at the same time. I cut trees day in day out and wouldn't reccomend this method sales waffle dont you just love it personally id get a nice bow saw, borrow a harness and chop it bit at a time and keep the money in back pocket Go for it mate but make sure your insurance is valid for the job and that you have the tickets along with the knowledge of what to do when it goes wrong. Also make sure your harness is up to date with loller and fit for purpose along with the rest of the gear you need I best stop now or all my sales waffle will be out in the open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yer didn't see the bit about cutting through a bit at time and pulling with a rope! Doing that is the easy way to get a ton of tree to hit the bottom of your chin and very quickly remove your head. If felling a tree was that easy I and many others wouldn't spend a fortune on training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Darren, I'm an arborist and I can tell you that we'd charge around 600 quid for a job like that as it sounds like it needs to be lowered. It will be a two man job 1 climber and one groundsman. If you sold the logs you could prob get around 200 quid back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 any tree over 12' needs to be crowned out before felling (under the felling of trees safety act 2000), although some aborists dont do this ( me included from time to time) depends on the growing stature of the tree and its surroundings which can or may be dammaged , in all honesty we would not look at a tree over 25' for any less than £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I do all so fully agree with this You have to Weigh it up and what you think you are capable Yer didn't see the bit about cutting through a bit at time and pulling with a rope! Doing that is the easy way to get a ton of tree to hit the bottom of your chin and very quickly remove your head. If felling a tree was that easy I and many others wouldn't spend a fortune on training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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