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Tree Cutting Services at Low Cost
Tree cutting services consist of two basic types: tree trimming, also known as pruning, and actual tree cutting – where the tree is fully cut down. Either of these services may be needed for appearance reasons or for safety concerns – such as falling branches or a tree that could fall down.
Tree cutting services consist of two basic types: tree trimming, also known as pruning, and actual tree cutting – where the tree is fully cut down. Either of these services may be needed for appearance reasons or for safety concerns – such as falling branches or a tree that could fall down.
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The cost of these tree cutting services vary widely, dependent on several factors. Some of these factors include: how many trees need service, how tall the tree is and how accessible the tree is. In most cases, there are ways for you to reduce the costs, as discussed below.
The cost of these tree cutting services vary widely, dependent on several factors. Some of these factors include: how many trees need service, how tall the tree is and how accessible the tree is. In most cases, there are ways for you to reduce the costs, as discussed below.
What Does Tree Cutting Services Cost?
While there are many factors that can effect the cost, there are four main factors:
1) The type of service needed (pruning or removal);
2) The number of trees that need cutting;
3) The height of the tree(s) and
4) The accessibility of the trees. Below are two examples of the cost involved:
-Tree Removal (not stump and roots):
1 tree, apx. 20 feet tall, w good access – from $425 – (may not include hauling wood away)
-Tree Trimming (Pruning), same as above – from $320
Reduce Costs By Doing Some Of The Work Yourself
To reduce on the cost, there are several things you can do yourself and only call in a professional for more complicated tasks. For instance, you may not need much experience or specialized tools to trim off small branches. This can be easily done using a shear without hiring a specialist.
Also, you can haul away the wood and debris left from the cutting yourself, instead of the tree cutting company. If you need a whole tree cut down, see if you can use the lumber for a fireplace. If you don’t have or use a fireplace, maybe you can sell the lumber as firewood.
Timing Can Effect Costs
Getting tree cutting services during a “slow season” versus a busy season should be lower in cost. Also, getting these services close to the aftermath of a storm – or right before an expected storm, will usually result in higher prices.
Weather is another factor that influences cost. Rainy, stormy or wintery weather makes it harder for the tree cutting service to do their work and thus can result in a higher price. Also, if possible, arrange work that can be in done in one visit by the service company, rather than multiple visits.
Keep The Stump In The Ground
When quoting price of removing a tree, many tree trimmers do not include the cost of digging out the stump. Removing the stump requires additional tools and effort and hence may push the price up by hundreds of dollars. The extra costs can be avoided by leaving the stump in the ground.
Local Government Authorities May Do The Work For Free
Depending on your place of residence and the level of damages or safety issues caused (especially due to stormy weather), your tree trimming may be done for free by local authorities. In addition, trees in designated places like the street and sidewalks are owned by municipalities; therefore in case of a fallen tree in any of these areas, you may just call in city authorities to have it cleared.
In addition, you can advertise to get people who volunteer to cut the tree, who will be allowed to keep the branches and the wood. This is a win-win situation where you get the tree trimmed and they get the wood for fire burning. This way, you get the tree trimmed without incurring any cost.
