Pelican Parts Forums - Took down some trees today

Pelican Parts Forums (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/)

- Off Topic Discussions (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/)

- - Took down some trees today (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/987869-took-down-some-trees-today.html)

Quote:

Originally Posted by willtel (Post 9932190)

Any tips on how to find a climber?

I got a quote to take down 5 trees a few weeks ago that was around $7000. 2 huge pines, two very large sweetgums and a storm damaged water oak. Access is difficult and 4 are near my house. I really don't mind the ground work part and I was actually researching climbing the water oak myself until my wife found out my plans and put a stop to it.

It's pretty rare I've needed one, or the big equipment... but get estimates, ask around, or just size up a tree operation you see out and around....number's on the side of the truck...NOT the 75K new truck however ;). I'm always just looking for them to do what I can't or won't...at a fraction of the total job costs....just get 'r down...I'll do the rest. Definitely get "country" estimates instead of city rates...the next rural county over mebbe....good luck!

Quote:

I would always find a good climber/team

Yep, lots of them around here...spikes are okay if you are taking things down, otherwise straps. I bought the gear years ago when I was doing some work here (great store in Greensboro has everything). Too many trees to get cherry-pickers in,

Too bad they didn't plumb them up when they were first planted, woulda saved a lot of trouble!