Thread: ever had a tree???

I've walked from jobs I thought were too roten or risky for the crew I was with. One problem being a sub is you do not know your ground crew well.

The other day I showed for a big spreading Siberian elm, the contractor did not have the power dropped. I could not guarentee having it down in one day. He willingly paid me for 2 hours. (thanks again)

It's one of those that would be faster with a bucket anyways, due to the spread on it and proximity to the house.

If I'm bidding on nasty trees, I will put a dollar figure that will guarentee me a proffit. Which usually will exclude me from the job Though it has "backfired" on me a few times over the years. It's allways been that when talking to the client I sound the most knowledgable and least cavalier.

I know some guys who have had to scafold a tree and slam the rotten stem out in small chunks.

I just walked from a job yesterday. Didn't completely walk away, just went away to get my head together. I was tired and couldn't figure out how to get this one elm lead down that was directly over a flimsy porch railing. I'm going back on Friday to do it, hopefully with a clear head.

I do mostly pruning of healthy trees. When I find a dangerous crack or something I've been known to back down and refer someone else. But now I'm like, just call a crane. My bid with the crane factored in will usually be competitive, and good customers trust me.

Originally Posted by rebelman

I do mostly pruning of healthy trees. When I find a dangerous crack or something I've been known to back down and refer someone else. But now I'm like, just call a crane. My bid with the crane factored in will usually be competitive, and good customers trust me.

oh hell yeah!