I got an estimate on a tree removal, I need some input.

[Randi]

I am trying to make some decisions regarding the house that my dad owned in VT and it's upkeep until I move there in approx. 3 yrs. There is a HUGE maple tree quite close to the house and garage. It is over 50 yrs old and very tall. I worry that it will get hit by lightning, or split on its own from disease, etc. I have an estimate to cut it down. I wonder if anyone can tell me if it is a good deal. $2600. That will entail bringing in a bucket truck and removal of all debris except the stump which will be extra. The guy is insured.
Does it sound good?

 

[Pam]

That's on the high side for where we live (Western PA).

I would call around and get 2-3 more estimates before making a decision.

 

[Connieh]

I just got three estimates for tree removal here in Wisconsin. They are three weeping willows, quite tall and diseased. We are going with the trim and clean up for $800.00

To totally remove the three trees we were quoted 2500.00

 

[Galahad]

Had a single very large tree removed last year for $2500. Sounds about right.

 

[tw1nsmom]

That seems high. I just had a moderately large maple and six other smaller maples removed for $1,600. We got a really good deal because it was before the beginning of landscaping season, but I still think your quote seems high.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Sounds SUPER expensive where I live.... BTW I had 6 trees removed for $800 about 4 years ago.... I also had quotes of $2500 and EVERYBODY was insured. Check around.

 

[luvdzne]

We had a guy that worked for the city but did some side jobs, not sure we how we got his name and number. We had a pine tree that was about 30ft he cut it down for $250 and then we had the stump ground down for $150 again, someone else that was a city worker and did side jobs. Maybe you could call your city and check if there is anyone that does side jobs.

ETA: It was during the off season.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Seem about right to me. Do get a few more quotes and ask for a copy of their insurance. The close location to the home means they have to take the tree down in pieces.

 

[mudnuri]

I am trying to make some decisions regarding the house that my dad owned in VT and it's upkeep until I move there in approx. 3 yrs. There is a HUGE maple tree quite close to the house and garage. It is over 50 yrs old and very tall. I worry that it will get hit by lightning, or split on its own from disease, etc. I have an estimate to cut it down. I wonder if anyone can tell me if it is a good deal. $2600. That will entail bringing in a bucket truck and removal of all debris except the stump which will be extra. The guy is insured.
Does it sound good?

Can i ask where in VT? my DBF works for a tree company thats worldwide. The reason it's expensive- is due to the proximity of the house/garage. I'm going to guess they are going to bucket/rope each and every piece down. Basically this means they will have to cut it into managable pieces and lower it down.(not just the tree- but the bucket with the piece of tree in it...takes time.....Also- if you can tell me what company, if it's local to me I can offer some advice- When I worked for the town, we had 8 150ft pine tree's taken down, so I had dealings with quite a few tree companies here. DBF's company doesnt do private work- only for power companies- so I'm not trying to get the info for him etc.. just trying to help you out.

The company I ended up using for the pines- was $1600.00 per day- one tree or 8 tree's- thats what it broke down too...

added****** DBF just said- 2600 for a maple thats 60 years old isnt bad- he guesses that it's probably diseased and the tree company realized this- could end up being a messy take down****

DBF has worked with trees for the last 10 years if thats any consolation...

i wish he'd shut up- he also said to check the insurance- could be minimal- just so he can say he has it...he said- dont do it unless the guy has $1 million of insurance.

Brandy

 

[Buzz2001]

I had a guy take down a huge oak (and 2 small pines) next to our house last year and it cost me $1,400 and that included grinding the stumps. The oak was 20 feet from the house. He was a climber so he cut it in pieces and lowered each section to the ground. It was a 2 man job.