How much to cut down large fir

Christyt

Hi all,
Have a fir tree in front garden - about as tall as two storey house and quite thick. SUrveyor advised it may create subsidence problems in summer and advised getting rid of it.

Any one know how much an arborist, or tree surgeon might charge to remove it?

Thanks

lostinrates

Our surveyor also advised us to cut down trees this summer. He did not advise that they should have been cut down a third at a time. If its a risk I'd consider finding out whether in your cse its better to remove all in one or a third at a time for three years.

Christyt

Thanks - that's not something i'd ever heard about but makes sense. Anyone any idea about the cost - either to do in one go or perhaps just to do a third? I'm in Brighton. Cheers

lostinrates

Christyt wrote: »

Thanks - that's not something i'd ever heard about but makes sense. Anyone any idea about the cost - either to do in one go or perhaps just to do a third? I'm in Brighton. Cheers

sorry, I don't know, we did our own. Tree surgeons will quote though, and advise.

cootambear

You`d be nuts to leave it alone. There`s a surgeon in your area called Theresa Green. She`s in Hastings, but is looking to branch out.

Christyt

Thanks cootabmear...

cootambear

Sorry, I meant it as a light joke, not as unsympathetic sarcasm. I hope your tree problem is resolved soon.

EDIT TO SAY I SAW YOUR THANKS NOW

Christyt

Tree surgeons give hair dressers a run for their money for punning company names. The Arbor Barber, Branch out tree care ....

cootambear

youch. there is a hairdresser in leeds , i kid you not, called `curl up and die`.

wosters

My neighbour has a tree taller than this and has just been quoted 750.00 + vat

peter_the_piper

When you consider most trees have to be cut down piecemeal to save damage to property its not a lot. Their insurance alone would be horrendous.