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Posted on 5/13/13 at 5:52 pm to Capt ST
quote:They're bad about dropping branches but they don't fall cause they have tap roots.
Got one close to 80' about 10 yds from house, been waiting on it to fall. It has failed me storm after storm. Had 3 tree get launched next to it during Gustav, it only lost some limbs.
Not sure why Jester said what he did cause an oak tree has a fibrous root system and is the one that will fall- if it doesn't suck the moisture from beneath your foundation. I wouldn't want/have either close to my home.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:07 pm to LSURoss
I would say the quote is in the right neighborhood, get some more quotes but I would be surprised if someone licensed and insured (which you really want)would do it for less than 3000
house down the street from me had a crane topple over into the house while removing a tree several years ago
house down the street from me had a crane topple over into the house while removing a tree several years ago
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:10 pm to LSURoss
Was that Millers that quoted you? As far as "legit" arborists, I think they are pretty popular around town, but pricey. I know a few cats that would do it for cheap / beer, but with it being close to your house I doubt you would want some goons sawing on a pecan tree jeopardizing your crib.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:10 pm to Tigerpaw123
Make sure they are insured.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:16 pm to Polar Pop
The Facebook post I made as well suggests miller. I'd do it myself if I still lived in Waskom 
just cut it down and set it in fire.
just cut it down and set it in fire.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:30 pm to LSURoss
Just cut down a monstrous live oak on my property. Cost me 4700.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:33 pm to LSURoss
make sure the guy has insurance with a size able workman's compensation policy in it (at least $300,000). Make him show you a copy of the insurance policy. Call the guys insurance and confirm that he has paid it for the month. Tree service companies can't get any/much money off pecan wood so they do charge a lot for it. That being said I would never charge $4500 for it. $750-$1000 is what I'd expect to pay.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:36 pm to Themole
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I'm sure some of the meat smokers in your area will come take it down for free.
Up in that part of the world, we smoke with hickory.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:48 pm to REB BEER
Try these guys. I used them before with good results.
Robert's Tree Service
1242 Oden St, Shreveport, LA
(318) 868-4349
Robert's Tree Service
1242 Oden St, Shreveport, LA
(318) 868-4349
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:53 pm to REB BEER
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Up in that part of the world, we smoke with hickory.
Diversify. Different meats like different smokes.
I like to actually crush up those bitter pecans and use then for smoking chicken.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:56 pm to Geauxtiga
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Not sure why Jester said what he did
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They're bad about dropping limbs
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:57 pm to plazadweller
Good info, thanks
Posted on 5/13/13 at 7:18 pm to plazadweller
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$750-$1000 is what I'd expect to pay
Sounds right for a tree that size.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:13 pm to plazadweller
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make sure the guy has insurance with a size able workman's compensation policy
i think you mean general liability policy
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:18 pm to jorconalx
We had one taken down near our clinic. Was about $1100.
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:21 pm to jorconalx
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make sure the guy has insurance with a size able workman's compensation policy
i think you mean general liability policy
Both, WC policy will cover his injured workers, if he has no coverage and one of them falls out of a tree, guess who is getting served?
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:24 pm to Tigerpaw123
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Both, WC policy will cover his injured workers, if he has no coverage and one of them falls out of a tree, guess who is getting served?
i understand this, but the biggest worry here is them dropping the tree on the house or in the pool, is it not? if he only has a comp policy then there's no recourse if it falls on the house. if he has a liability policy only it will pay for an injured worker.
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:25 pm to jorconalx
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i understand this, but the biggest worry here is them dropping the tree on the house or in the pool, is it not?
I would be worried about both
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:26 pm to Tigerpaw123
please see my edit
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