Author Topic: 97 Leylandi trees (Read 10896 times)

escapedtothecountry · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2013, 12:07:28 pm »

Probably works out about £50 a tree. Given part of one that fell down gummed up one chainsaw chain, and took me 8 hours the move cut chip etch I can see the man hours that may be required.

doganjo · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2013, 03:11:07 pm »

Sounds comparable to a quote I had to remove three beech and an ash - £1000

scarlettoara · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2013, 06:44:23 pm »

i had a quote to remove hundreds of small trees over 4 acres, all about 15ft high. with branches chipped and trunks moved to a handy spot, and no root grinding so stumps would stll be left and they wanted £500 per day for 4 days. i thought that was really expensive but its bloody hard work if you do it yourself without the heavy plant.

bloomer · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2013, 06:47:08 pm »

i think your quote isn't unreasonable for 97 trees for individual large trees (I only do trees away from buildings) i charge £250 plus chipper hire which is about £50 obviously there is economy of scale for doing lots of trees and working in a team.

HesterF · « **Reply #34 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:05:21 pm »

It sounds a similar pro rata cost to ours. I'ts just a huge sum all in one go but when you realise how long it takes and how much work is involved, it makes sense on an man hour basis - especially if they're going to log it for you too.

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escapedtothecountry · « **Reply #35 on:** April 22, 2013, 10:10:31 pm »

To be honest I think the quote is fair.... And a lot less than I expected. Having spent all day Saturday sorting out a fallen piece of one tree I'm all too aware how much work is involved. Lets just say I wouldn't want to do it. A big job for anyone.