Ropensaddle's project pine growing out of roof

[ropensaddle]

just curious rope...how much an avg groundie make workin for you?

Average are hired through a temp service so they are covered on comp. Subs with waiver depends but no less than 2 bills and folks I wish I could afford to pay Tackle way more,maybe some day. He really is a fine helper and a great chap and is not really scrawny. I just joke him cause he makes two of me lol He is also a climber and if he climbs any in the future with me I will pay him well.

 

[BarkBuster20]

Average are hired through a temp service so they are covered on comp. Subs with waiver depends but no less than 2 bills and folks I wish I could afford to pay Tackle way more,maybe some day. He really is a fine helper and a great chap and is not really scrawny. I just joke him cause he makes two of me lol He is also a climber and if he climbs any in the future with me I will pay him well.

ah...i wish i could find an arborist out here to work for....

 

[ropensaddle]

ah...i wish i could find an arborist out here to work for....

Have you tried Vaden he is certified and knows a lot of climbers out there or 2 dogs. I don't have enough work to stay busy yet with all the illegals and wannabees bidding too low. I can only dream of what you all get for jobs like these. It is a hard market here, I was second highest bid on this tree and am embarrassed to tell you what I bid. Just for kicks what would you guy's in other areas bid for this tree?

 

[Hddnis]

Rope, looks like a fun job!

I hear ya' on the pitch. I don't work on pines if I can help it. When I do I get several bottles of the rubbing alchohol from the pharmacy. The alchohol and a bunch of rags keep me running smooth. I give everything a basic cleaning on lunch break at least.

I just got done yesterday taking down an oak that was hemmed in on three sides. It might as well have been growing out of a roof. We didn't dent or scratch a thing! Several people said we couldn't get it down safely. Sadly I was too busy working to get any pictures this time. It was a three day job.



Mr. HE

 

[Hddnis]

Have you tried Vaden he is certified and knows a lot of climbers out there or 2 dogs. I don't have enough work to stay busy yet with all the illegals and wannabees bidding too low. I can only dream of what you all get for jobs like these. It is a hard market here, I was second highest bid on this tree and am embarrassed to tell you what I bid. Just for kicks what would you guy's in other areas bid for this tree?

Rope, with a crane, just going by the pictures, $2500.00. Without the crane I'd bid about $3500.00. We would probably make it a one day job either way. We might have more toys to throw at it. Still looks to me like you are doing a good job of it.



Mr. HE

 

[ozzy42]

Have you tried Vaden he is certified and knows a lot of climbers out there or 2 dogs. I don't have enough work to stay busy yet with all the illegals and wannabees bidding too low. I can only dream of what you all get for jobs like these. It is a hard market here, I was second highest bid on this tree and am embarrassed to tell you what I bid. Just for kicks what would you guy's in other areas bid for this tree?

I don'y know how it is where you are ,but I worked a little bit in the cabbot,beebe,searcy area last year,I would guess1700-1900 probly got the job without any stump work.

 

[ropensaddle]

Rope, with a crane, just going by the pictures, $2500.00. Without the crane I'd bid about $3500.00. We would probably make it a one day job either way. We might have more toys to throw at it. Still looks to me like you are doing a good job of it.



Mr. HE

I want to hear more bids before telling you the cold hard truth but if you done this job without the crane in one day 96 degrees and 89% humidity my hat is off to you. The three phase combined with the fireplace made the large lower limbs extremely hard.

 

[ropensaddle]

I don'y know how it is where you are ,but I worked a little bit in the cabbot,beebe,searcy area last year,I would guess1700-1900 probly got the job without any stump work.

Lmfao I would like to see this stump ground You da man

 

[stihl sawing]

I don'y know how it is where you are ,but I worked a little bit in the cabbot,beebe,searcy area last year,I would guess1700-1900 probly got the job without any stump work.

You were in my neck of the woods. Wish i would have known it, Would have made a visit.

 

[stihl sawing]

Rope, I'm gonna retire in four years from my present job. You gonna hire me to be a groundie.:monkey:

 

[ropensaddle]

You were in my neck of the woods. Wish i would have known it, Would have made a visit.

I went by your area on the way to do 30 stumps two days ago but had no time

 

[ropensaddle]

Rope, I'm gonna retire in four years from my present job. You gonna hire me to be a groundie.:monkey:

Why not, can you put ice in the water jug, run the skid steer, hold a rope? :Eye: in four years hopefully I will be in the market for fulltime hiring of both groundies and climbers, then ole ropes can set his ole arse on a crane lmao

 

[stihl sawing]

I went by your area on the way to do 30 stumps two days ago but had no time

Yep i understand that. Seems like here lately there's no time for nothing. Not enough hours in the day.

 

[stihl sawing]

Why not, can you put ice in the water jug, run the skid steer, hold a rope? :Eye: in four years hopefully I will be in the market for fulltime hiring of both groundies and climbers, then ole ropes can set his ole arse on a crane lmao

LOL, I will do better. How about ice in the Gatorade. The skid steer no can drive. Hold a rope, Is that a proposition.You're gonna have to look good in a bikini first.lmao Just messin with ya cause when i retire i don't wanna work, just fish and hunt.lol

 

[ropensaddle]

Rope, with a crane, just going by the pictures, $2500.00. Without the crane I'd bid about $3500.00. We would probably make it a one day job either way. We might have more toys to throw at it. Still looks to me like you are doing a good job of it.



Mr. HE

I want to hear more bids before telling you the cold hard truth but if you done this job without the crane in one day 96 degrees and 89% humidity my hat is off to you. The three phase combined with the fireplace made the large lower limbs extremely hard.

PS: remember this is the first tree I have climbed in over 6 months as I am usually in my bucket truck.

 

[Hddnis]

I want to hear more bids before telling you the cold hard truth but if you done this job without the crane in one day 96 degrees and 89% humidity my hat is off to you. The three phase combined with the fireplace made the large lower limbs extremely hard.

PS: remember this is the first tree I have climbed in over 6 months as I am usually in my bucket truck.

I certainly don't mean to minimize the job or pretend that we'd just cruise through it. The three phase adds a real bit of trouble. The heat would slow me down too.

I'm curious if you have a GCRS or similar that you are using?

We are seeing overall lower prices on tree work here. Also finding good guys who are willing to work for a little less. Established clients help. Being known as a go to for hard removals certainly helps. I'm guessing the media on this can only help you with future jobs.

So, you bid $1300.00?


Mr. HE

 

[ozzy42]

Lmfao I would like to see this stump ground You da man

I have taken off the door and went into a lanai before to grind a stump with a 252.
It was a total PITA,,grind for 2-3 minutes then let the fumes and dust settle down ,then go back at it untill finished.

It was not a big ol sappy pine stump though.I think it was a ficus that was let to grow out of the wood deck for too long.

 

[ropensaddle]

I certainly don't mean to minimize the job or pretend that we'd just cruise through it. The three phase adds a real bit of trouble. The heat would slow me down too.

I'm curious if you have a GCRS or similar that you are using?

We are seeing overall lower prices on tree work here. Also finding good guys who are willing to work for a little less. Established clients help. Being known as a go to for hard removals certainly helps. I'm guessing the media on this can only help you with future jobs.

So, you bid $1300.00?


Mr. HE

Lol here is my grcs but it was too far away like 30 miles lol

 

[ropensaddle]

I have taken off the door and went into a lanai before to grind a stump with a 252.
It was a total PITA,,grind for 2-3 minutes then let the fumes and dust settle down ,then go back at it untill finished.

It was not a big ol sappy pine stump though.I think it was a ficus that was let to grow out of the wood deck for too long.

Don't think I could sell him on that maybe an alpine magnum but my sc602 would be impossible for sure.

 

[ropensaddle]

I will be taking the tri-dominant maple out after trying not to destroy it. I talked with him and it needs to go before being a problem itself maybe plant a saucer Magnolia!