that should be easy:msp_w00t: the name and town is there already..at least some one with that name there will get the turd pie
hell I had the addy in my book right after my comment....delete:hmm3grin2orange:
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hell I had the addy in my book right after my comment....delete:hmm3grin2orange:
treemandan
Tree Freak
I thought you would post a pic of a camera.
treemandan
Tree Freak
No,no, you are right, this is the 101 forum, you are in the right place and you are getting some of the best guidance and help there is. Its just that you are resisting.
Saw Dust Smoken
ArboristSite Operative
pictures
Get pictures always. Even if it for your record or viewing latter. We all like pictures = less questions asked. And yes theres a lot of xss crap on this site. Check out other sites. Back to the thread. Do what your comfortable doing. Whether tied into damaged tree or nearby tree or rent a lift for a day. Make it a safe work area. Each storm tree can be different than others. Boat under tree?
Get pictures always. Even if it for your record or viewing latter. We all like pictures = less questions asked. And yes theres a lot of xss crap on this site. Check out other sites. Back to the thread. Do what your comfortable doing. Whether tied into damaged tree or nearby tree or rent a lift for a day. Make it a safe work area. Each storm tree can be different than others. Boat under tree?
To start with, Yes I do have Insurance. I don't do this for a living. A friend that installs for Direct TV talked me into doing it part time, Removing limbs and trees that interfere with the recption. Sometimes I will drop and remove the odd tree for a landowner. I don't do storm clean up, (did it with seabold here in the 90s after the ice storm) Have no desire to and don't really want this job.
The job is for a elderly couple who have called 3 tree removal companys 2 flat out said they would or could not do it. The third came out and looked but acted like they did not want the job, Told them they would call them when they had a quote ready.
The issue is with all the storms lately they are covered up and can pick and choose their jobs right now. And nobody wants to deal with a saturated yard where they can't get a truck nowhere close to the work for some contrary old man with a tree on his boat. (remember if you actually read my second post it is on a boat only one limb is leaning aganst the house.). A mutual friend at their church called me and asked if I could help. I did not find this and think easy money, nor am I trying to take food from anyones table, Supper is on the table and the dinner bell rung. I can't help it if they just eat the meat and pudding, I was brought up to clean my plate vegtables included.
The only reason I posted here to start with was to get a idea how to price the extensive saw work. As I am not doing this on a regular basis and as I said don't want to.
The job is for a elderly couple who have called 3 tree removal companys 2 flat out said they would or could not do it. The third came out and looked but acted like they did not want the job, Told them they would call them when they had a quote ready.
The issue is with all the storms lately they are covered up and can pick and choose their jobs right now. And nobody wants to deal with a saturated yard where they can't get a truck nowhere close to the work for some contrary old man with a tree on his boat. (remember if you actually read my second post it is on a boat only one limb is leaning aganst the house.). A mutual friend at their church called me and asked if I could help. I did not find this and think easy money, nor am I trying to take food from anyones table, Supper is on the table and the dinner bell rung. I can't help it if they just eat the meat and pudding, I was brought up to clean my plate vegtables included.
The only reason I posted here to start with was to get a idea how to price the extensive saw work. As I am not doing this on a regular basis and as I said don't want to.
Saw Dust Smoken
ArboristSite Operative
price?
Back yard, side yard, or how far to street will afect price. With the problem around tree start at 1,000 to 2,000. Make the head ache worth your time. Send some pictures for a better idea of the lay of tree site. Good luck - be safe.
Back yard, side yard, or how far to street will afect price. With the problem around tree start at 1,000 to 2,000. Make the head ache worth your time. Send some pictures for a better idea of the lay of tree site. Good luck - be safe.
I have given this alot of thought. I have thought of many way's to tackle it. I finally came up with an answer.
Can't tell, ain't seen it!!
Jeff :msp_sneaky:
Can't tell, ain't seen it!!
Jeff :msp_sneaky:
Jeff and others that are sincere I understand. But after getting another call today from someone that recived a price of $1000 just to remove a downed tree with no hazards. I finally talked to a friend that works for another local tree service, He claims they are booked 4 months out. With every company that wants currently on goverment contracts. That makes sence as I have not seen any of the local big companys out in public.
pbtree
Addicted to ArboristSite
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You know, I think there are some really cool and knowledgeable folks here who would be more than glad to help.
If this business was as easy as throwing a figure on a simple question, then experience and talent would be meaningless....
Get some photos, and provide some specifics upon which to share some knowledge about - or the best you can hope for is ribbing or nebulous general answers that mean very little...
You know, I think there are some really cool and knowledgeable folks here who would be more than glad to help.
If this business was as easy as throwing a figure on a simple question, then experience and talent would be meaningless....
Get some photos, and provide some specifics upon which to share some knowledge about - or the best you can hope for is ribbing or nebulous general answers that mean very little...
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Hank Chinaski
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sincere?
It's odd how you've been asked to provide photo's to enable folks to give you the answers you seek, but you're not doing so in a timely manner. (and then suggest those waiting to help you aren't sincere about "your" job)
no one can answer you properly without you doing leg work.
There's nothing wrong with looking at it, and telling them you've got to figure the estimate and will be back to them within 24 hours.
good luck with your project and I wish you safety.
It's odd how you've been asked to provide photo's to enable folks to give you the answers you seek, but you're not doing so in a timely manner. (and then suggest those waiting to help you aren't sincere about "your" job)
no one can answer you properly without you doing leg work.
There's nothing wrong with looking at it, and telling them you've got to figure the estimate and will be back to them within 24 hours.
good luck with your project and I wish you safety.
fishercat
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we need a lot more info.
If I was closer I would gladly help you. Unfortunately that is a drive. If you can make it worth my while,I WILL get it down.
Pics would help but still not as good as actually seeing it in person.
If I was closer I would gladly help you. Unfortunately that is a drive. If you can make it worth my while,I WILL get it down.
Pics would help but still not as good as actually seeing it in person.
It took 38 post's to figure you a Troll!
Jeff :msp_mad:
Jeff :msp_mad:
Amazing pic's on the TV with the Mississippi river rising, are you near there, Darnell?
Jeff
Jeff
flushcut
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pbtree
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As the world turns.....
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stihl.logger
Desendant of Buyan origin
Darnell, after reading thru three pages of smart *****, i my heart kinda goes out for ya. we all were new and or inexperianced at some point. i think alot of people tend to forget their own inexperiance and make themselves a legend in their own mind instead. Although new to this site, i have my share of experiance, i own a logging company and have made a decent reputation for myself taking on removal projects like what you speak of here and there in my down time. I would gladly give you my input and pointers if you would like to email me the pics. [email protected]
I'm not being a smart arse, I agree with deevo, get one of these. the crain cost me $814 for 4 hrs. We had the tree on the ground in 3 hrs, and I charged $1600 because it was for a friend of my inlaws, Joe.
stihl.logger
Desendant of Buyan origin
I'm not being a smart arse, I agree with deevo, get one of these. the crain cost me $814 for 4 hrs. We had the tree on the ground in 3 hrs, and I charged $1600 because it was for a friend of my inlaws, Joe.
i totally agree with crane approach, 95% of the time it makes the job go ten times easier, especially if the operator has an open mind about the project. but not knowing what the jobsite consists of i was hesitant of bringing up the crane idea in case of the tree being non accessable to bigger equipment. there was mention of a boat underneith the tree so i may have made the mistake of assuming there was a body of water to deal with.
in retrospect, as the saying goes, if there is a will, there is a way. and or course if the money is right, anything is possible
