How much should I pay the next-door college kid to trim our yard trees?

[Jodi1980]

?

 

[Dan Murphy]

How many trees, how tall, what kind? How long will it take him? Are you looking to pay the minimum or a little extra because he is a neighbor and a college kid? Your equipment or his?

 

[Lewski709]

Set an hourly rate, assuming you have had this done before and know approx how long it will take. $8-10/hr. Not to exceed XXX.XX.

 

[Jodi1980]

4 trees, I would just want the bottom branches trimmed or cut. It would probably take him less than an hour. It's his electric saw. Thanks!

 

[Lewski709]

I'd say 20.00 then.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yep, about $20, and if over 21, maybe a beer (after he is through).