What am I looking to pay for this?

[Petr51488]

We have some property up in Pa. and theres a tree that's about 2 feet in diameter. Half it it is litterally hollowed out. THe whole inside is gone, and half of the outside is gone. How its still standing, i havn't got a clue. My question is what would you guys charge (about) just to drop it. I needs to fall a certain direction because theres powerlines on one side, which is the reason why it needs to be taken down. It just needs to be dropped, and i will take care of the rest. I would guess all you need is a saw and maybe a wedge, and your truck to get there lol. - Peter

 

[yooper]

If it's very close to the power line perhaps you should try calling the power company who own the lines first. they may be able to help your out at no charge or a min. fee. just a suggestion.

 

[Petr51488]

If it's very close to the power line perhaps you should try calling the power company who own the lines first. they may be able to help your out at no charge or a min. fee. just a suggestion.

I would have never thougt of that. thanks.. I'll give that a try too

 

[yooper]

your welcome.

 

[ropensaddle]

Just fell it depends on many things, first hollow trees can be dangerous to fell and I can guarantee more than a wedge will be needed for safe felling! The powerline how close, any other targets, can a bucket access? Does it look like this?

 

[Petr51488]

Just fell it depends on many things, first hollow trees can be dangerous to fell and I can guarantee more than a wedge will be needed for safe felling! The powerline how close, any other targets, can a bucket access? Does it look like this?

Yea, it pretty much looks like that. I would assume a bucket can access because its right on a private road. I heard that those hollow trees can be dangerous, thats why i'm going to leave it up to a pro. Well, the powerline is right next to it, and there is a christmas tree on the other side that i would like to keep, but other than that, its fair game. I guess their going to have to come and look at it for a price.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I was on an ash tree like that. We could not get a bucket in, and could not drop anything but small chunks at any given time.

My buddy/client was in a basswood polesawing the top out, and I could see the rotten cracks open and close as he pulled and pushed on the saw.

It was interesting felling, since there was so little hinge wood left...

 

[ropensaddle]

Yea, it pretty much looks like that. I would assume a bucket can access because its right on a private road. I heard that those hollow trees can be dangerous, thats why i'm going to leave it up to a pro. Well, the powerline is right next to it, and there is a christmas tree on the other side that i would like to keep, but other than that, its fair game. I guess their going to have to come and look at it for a price.

Yes they are going to have to look at it, try searching the better business
out, you don't want to see someone electrocuted crushed etc. The one
in my picture I done too cheap really but made out ok I cut and cleaned
it up and ground stump for 1250.00! It was worth 2000.00 just for the
fear factor and risk of property damage. In your area trees will probably
be higher but since you are cleaning it up it should not be too bad.
There are some guys on here from your area that may take care of it for ya! Power company would be my first recommendation
though but they may not care about the xmas tree!

 

[md_tree_dood]

Any estimate that people give online is pretty much worthless as it has to be looked at in order to get an assessment of the risk factor. As someone stated before, dead trees (especially hollow) ones are extremely difficult to fell as holding wood becomes extremely difficult to judge. I'd suggest getting a number of bids on the job and see what your local arborists say. Some may suggest a crane with a basket, others a bucket, others may opt to climb it, but you need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of all these options according to cost, etc.

 

[Petr51488]

Any estimate that people give online is pretty much worthless as it has to be looked at in order to get an assessment of the risk factor. As someone stated before, dead trees (especially hollow) ones are extremely difficult to fell as holding wood becomes extremely difficult to judge. I'd suggest getting a number of bids on the job and see what your local arborists say. Some may suggest a crane with a basket, others a bucket, others may opt to climb it, but you need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of all these options according to cost, etc.

Yea, i thought it would be a simple job. I'm in the landscaping business and i hate it when people ask me to price the job without seeing it. I thought this would be different.. I'll take some pictures in a few weeks when i go up there and keep you guys posted.