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Tree removal- estimates?
Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:02 pm
Baton Rouge area; I have 4 big oaks near the house that survived the storm but left me very uncomfortable (and my neighbor too). I was gonna look at having them removed, but don't have the slightest idea at good rates; and right now there are some guys starting to solicit for the jobs (one dude pressed me today to see if I'd pay 3 grand to get all 4 removed and leave them at the road). He of course left me his card.
What's a fair rate re trees? Probably need a crane.
What's a fair rate re trees? Probably need a crane.
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Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:24 pm to Scoob
I stayed at a friend's place Wednesday night bc he had power, and said he got an estimate of around $2k for one big tree in his yard. I don't have a clue, but if his estimate was the going rate, then I'd say $3k for 4 big oaks would be a pretty good price.
Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:43 pm to Scoob
if they are really big at least 2k each
Posted on 9/1/12 at 5:57 pm to Scoob
I paid $1,300 for a big arse oak 2 years ago -- that included haul off.
Posted on 9/1/12 at 6:03 pm to Laryngitis
Make sure you pay someone to haul them off.......they may sit at your curb for 3-4 months.
Posted on 9/1/12 at 7:08 pm to Scoob
Americans = $2,000/tree
Mexicans = $800/tree
Mexicans = $800/tree
Posted on 9/1/12 at 7:47 pm to LSURussian
Licensed insured vs mexicans. What happens when they drop a oak on your roof by mistake?
This post was edited on 9/1/12 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 9/1/12 at 7:48 pm to LSURussian
Three g is probably not bad but that should be hauled off
Posted on 9/1/12 at 9:39 pm to Art Vandelay
call my uncle LeBlancs tree and stump removal!look in the yellow pages
Posted on 9/1/12 at 9:39 pm to Art Vandelay
You should call that person who said 3Gs for all four trees
Posted on 9/1/12 at 9:45 pm to Scoob
firecrackers
Posted on 9/1/12 at 11:14 pm to ryan985
quote:Looking at this, think I will.
You should call that person who said 3Gs for all four trees
fwiw, his card does say licensed and insured
Posted on 9/2/12 at 12:07 am to Scoob
The Tree Men, LLC
(225) 262-6092
22340 Chaney Road, Zachary, LA 70791
They had the best prices a couple of years ago when we got estimates for our trees.
(225) 262-6092
22340 Chaney Road, Zachary, LA 70791
They had the best prices a couple of years ago when we got estimates for our trees.
Posted on 9/2/12 at 12:17 am to TigerAlum1982
thanks, will give them a call and compare
Posted on 9/2/12 at 1:41 am to Notro
$1000 -$2000 per tree depending on size and location is about the normal range. If you are in EBR they are required to remove the tree as well.
Posted on 9/2/12 at 5:16 am to Scoob
Urgency= Big $$$$$. If you can wait, you will save money.
As a contractor who uses subs, I would recommend validating their insurance coverage. Don't just let them present you with a certificate and think everything is ok.
$3000.00 for 4 trees is outstanding if insusurances are current.
Also. Be sure to check with waste pickup before leaving anything curbside. Hate to see you have to pay pickup later.
As a contractor who uses subs, I would recommend validating their insurance coverage. Don't just let them present you with a certificate and think everything is ok.
$3000.00 for 4 trees is outstanding if insusurances are current.
Also. Be sure to check with waste pickup before leaving anything curbside. Hate to see you have to pay pickup later.
Posted on 9/2/12 at 9:02 am to Kickadawgitfeelsgood
quote:
As a contractor who uses subs, I would recommend validating their insurance coverage. Don't just let them present you with a certificate and think everything is ok.
$3000.00 for 4 trees is outstanding if insusurances are current.
Also. Be sure to check with waste pickup before leaving anything curbside. Hate to see you have to pay pickup later.
^^^^^^ Excellent points.
Even if they present an insurance certificate, the only way to be sure it to call that company and confirm that the arborist has policy that is currently in effect.
Posted on 9/2/12 at 9:56 am to hawkster
You will have current dates of coverage on the General Liability certificate of insurance. $3k is a good deal for four large oaks but still get a few estimates. And as said if you can wait for a couple months or so and let the rush subside and the cost might come down. Chances are it at least won't go up. Not all tree removal services are licensed arborist nor do they have to be. If you are trimming or pruning that is important but removal it's not that critical. You certainly want someone who knows what they are doing and Baton Rouge has a bunch of good tree removal companies. Just do a bit of homework.
Posted on 9/2/12 at 11:50 am to Kickadawgitfeelsgood
Also, be sure to check their coverage limits on liability. The legit companies will carry 1//2 million. The fly by night will try to get by on 50,000. Try dropping a tree on your house and getting it repaired for50k if lawyers have to get involved.
Workers comp should also be verified. Don't fall for the "we are all part owners. Owners don't have to be insured on their workers comp".
The game out there right now for these contractors is " charge the customer like we are fully licensed and insured, even though we don't have those expenses"
Good luck to every one
Workers comp should also be verified. Don't fall for the "we are all part owners. Owners don't have to be insured on their workers comp".
The game out there right now for these contractors is " charge the customer like we are fully licensed and insured, even though we don't have those expenses"
Good luck to every one
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