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Hello,
I have a Black Oak in my urban back yard with a circumference of 18', height 100'. For 15 years a reputable tree company (all certified arborists) have been maintaining and caring for this tree. It has two lightning rods and five cables to deal with a split in the crotch that occurred two years ago. I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars for their services.
Anyway, I am beginning to wonder if I am getting milked. Today they quoted $1200 to remove one limb (see picture). This limb is 20-30' long and 15-20' off the ground. Meanwhile, my brother in Boston recently had a tree removed and two other trees cabled for $1500 (I live in E. TN). My arborist said it would take six hours to do the job.
Does this seem excessive to other arborists who may be reading this?
I have more pictures if needed. Circled area contains a man climbing the tree, for an idea of scale.
Thanks.
I have a Black Oak in my urban back yard with a circumference of 18', height 100'. For 15 years a reputable tree company (all certified arborists) have been maintaining and caring for this tree. It has two lightning rods and five cables to deal with a split in the crotch that occurred two years ago. I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars for their services.
Anyway, I am beginning to wonder if I am getting milked. Today they quoted $1200 to remove one limb (see picture). This limb is 20-30' long and 15-20' off the ground. Meanwhile, my brother in Boston recently had a tree removed and two other trees cabled for $1500 (I live in E. TN). My arborist said it would take six hours to do the job.
Does this seem excessive to other arborists who may be reading this?
I have more pictures if needed. Circled area contains a man climbing the tree, for an idea of scale.
Thanks.