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08-23-2011, 08:06 PM
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Depends on obstructions,, like structure or power lines. Also, if its oak they'll often times charge less to sell the wood. One guy in the area mills pine and his prices are cut throat compared to most. Get as many estimates as ya can. 50' maple that needs a boon truck $750 is my guess
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08-24-2011, 05:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goose
Depends on obstructions,, like structure or power lines. Also, if its oak they'll often times charge less to sell the wood. One guy in the area mills pine and his prices are cut throat compared to most. Get as many estimates as ya can. 50' maple that needs a boon truck $750 is my guess
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Pretty much dead on... Boom is money, but takes less time than if climbing. One man in bucket, one or two on ground. Chipping up brush, etc. You can save if you have them leave wood where it falls. Get them to cut in stove lengths. That is if you can get someone between now and Sunday...... |
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08-24-2011, 07:07 AM
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I've gotten two estimates in the last week for a huge oak tree that must be done by climbers: $2200 and $2100. Waiting for the third estimate and then.........  |
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08-24-2011, 07:20 AM
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Dont ever go with the lowest bid when dealing with tree guys.
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08-24-2011, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SurfCaster413
Dont ever go with the lowest bid when dealing with tree guys.
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To be extra safe, probably worth checking on their insurance and licenses too. One of the companies that came to my house gave me all the contact info to check these things. I guess a lot of companies cut corners. |
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08-24-2011, 07:45 AM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
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John, your trees were big the last time I was in you hood, so I'm sure they are ginourmous by now. Won't be cheap. Oaks start to deteriorate once they get a certain size and what looks liek a big strong tree isn't.
Good luck.. Kraweic in Glocester does a good job, but they cost from what I am told..
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