"Cheep" Tree Service

A tree company must factor in numerous challenges which will be reflected in the tree removal costs that you'll see on a proposal. We have found ourselves to be the most inexpensive company around.

Size of tree: Obviously if it is a tiny tree, it will not cost much, however you can expect to pay a minimum charge for the tree company to come to your property. The bigger the tree is, the more expensive the price.

Stability of the tree is the main determinant of safety, which will also affect the cost. As a tree declines, becomes weaker and weaker, and therefor less stable, any added pressure or weight during the removal process could unexpectedly endanger life and property .

A tree professional will factor this risk into the price. Have your trees evaluated as soon as you notice there is die-back, deadwood in the tree, many limbs on the ground, or decay on the trunk.

Bottom line: Get it done sooner rather than later! If it is evident to an arborist that a tree in decline needs to be removed, the cost will likely increase over time as the tree becomes more unstable. Subsequent weather events will continue to degrade the tree and it's natural decay will progress. For this reason the estimate you receive will have an expiration date.

Experience of the tree professional will translate into a higher estimate. A company who has been in the business for many years has amassed a huge variety of tree removal experiences—every tree take-down is different and requires a different approach.

Overhead—Tree companies use expensive machinery, and of course well qualified tree companies carry liability insurance to protect themselves, you, and your property from the financial disaster of a unexpected event.

Risk—Just as with the insurance industry, the tree professional assesses the risks involved and will price the job accordingly. A healthy tree with little or no defects situated away from buildings or permanent landscaping will cost less than an older decaying tree poised above your roof.

• During a home inspection, prospective home buyers are advised to get their trees inspected to get a sense of the dangers that may be hovering above the home in consideration. Tree care costs could come into play when negotiating the price of the property.

• If you or a friend are very handy with chain saw, wood splitter, or splitting maul, you can ask for the wood to be left for you to clean up. It may save you a few hundred dollars and you'll be saving money on the purchase of wood in the winter.

• Don't wait until the tree is less stable, it will usually cost more!

• Use your best judgement regarding choosing a tree service. You don't want to be left with a messy work area or damaged property that costs you extra time and money. Usually we find that our company is very competitive with other qualified tree services (those with insurance and many years of experience). This can help you decipher if your the tree care costs in your estimate are reasonable.

• Plan ahead to have trees pruned as a preventative measure to guard against failure of branches or the entire tree.