Shadyplace
ArboristSite Lurker
Our house is surrounded by several huge big leaf maples. After a winter storm, our neighbor sent us the "hazard tree letter". We had an arborist come out and evaluate the trees--he tagged two for immediate removal. We had a firm lined up two months ago to remove them, scheduled, a bid, then he emailed me a few days ago that he is "too busy". Others that have looked at them have passed on them. We've had quotes that start at $8,000 and then get revised to $13,000. I'm starting to think no one wants the job. The trees are 90-110 feet tall, they are dying but not dead, and hang over the neighbor's house. There is crane access (but not great) from her yard. We really can't afford to do this right now, but we have no choice. How do I find someone who is actually willing and competent to do the job, and won't back out on us at the last minute? Is there any way to cut the cost back and still do it safely? We'd really like to get the work done before the fall rains hit, so we can run equipment over the back yard. BTW I am terrified of chainsaws, I don't know how you guys even do that work! I'm going to have to leave when (if!) we ever find someone to do it.
More information about the job:
we are willing to leave habitat stumps about 20' tall (especially if you can carve a big BA to face the neighbor)
all chip can be dumped on our lot or our neighbors
we will arrange for wood removal if it can be staged in an accessible area
location is in Olympia, WA
we will provide bathroom facilities, catering, and beer at end of day
More information about the job:
we are willing to leave habitat stumps about 20' tall (especially if you can carve a big BA to face the neighbor)
all chip can be dumped on our lot or our neighbors
we will arrange for wood removal if it can be staged in an accessible area
location is in Olympia, WA
we will provide bathroom facilities, catering, and beer at end of day
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