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'ok i think we agree on not topping or reducing the limb."No, JPS and at least one more suggested reducing is height to allow that main stem to dominate. this is called subordination of a codominant stem, a reasonable practice if there are the right lterals to cut to."I dont know, the idea of shortening sprawling limbs? I don tlike."Why not? It's mimicking nature--sprawling branches tend to get shorter when they break off under loading. It's not always easy to get out there and make the cuts, but it is doable. Removing a few sprawling limbs is another option; decision is based on where you can make cuts that will seal. "Now what would you charge? As a family friend I would say 300 cost of cable 100 install it and 200 remove limbs total 600"You need to check with the sponsors here--you are way high on mtl cost.Don't give a firm estimate. Charge by the hour. Other trades do it. It's the fairest way to go.
'ok i think we agree on not topping or reducing the limb."
No, JPS and at least one more suggested reducing is height to allow that main stem to dominate. this is called subordination of a codominant stem, a reasonable practice if there are the right lterals to cut to.
"I dont know, the idea of shortening sprawling limbs? I don tlike."
Why not? It's mimicking nature--sprawling branches tend to get shorter when they break off under loading. It's not always easy to get out there and make the cuts, but it is doable. Removing a few sprawling limbs is another option; decision is based on where you can make cuts that will seal.
"Now what would you charge? As a family friend I would say 300 cost of cable 100 install it and 200 remove limbs total 600"
You need to check with the sponsors here--you are way high on mtl cost.
Don't give a firm estimate. Charge by the hour. Other trades do it. It's the fairest way to go.