Cost of tree cutting .

shahpur

Can anyone please help , what sort of price should I be looking to pay to cut this tree to the stump . Its leaning over slightly  and worried it is going to topple with these winds and end up causing damage to my sheds / neighbours fences . will start phoning around tomorrow but want a price range in mind .thanks  

Billxx

Looks like the tree surgeons will have to take it down in stages.  There is also a lot to be chipped and disposed of... several hours work. A few hundred quid I would think.  

Others may have a better idea.

Section62

shahpur said:

Can anyone please help , what sort of price should I be looking to pay to cut this tree to the stump . Its leaning over slightly  and worried it is going to topple with these winds and end up causing damage to my sheds / neighbours fences . will start phoning around tomorrow but want a price range in mind .thanks 

Cost will depend in part whether the garden is long/wide enough to fell in one go, or if the tree will need dismantling.

Access arrangements will also have an effect - carrying bits of tree through your house will cost more than if it is an easy short walk outside from the tree to where the chipper and van will be parked.

Depending where you are in the country I'd budget between £300 and £500.  It will probably cost more if you want it done in a hurry... the right people to do the job will be very busy for a few months after tonight.

Nobbie1967

I would expect £5-600, couple of guys for most of a day with a chipper.

flo22

I paid £600 for a cherry blossom that was not as tall but has deeper roots

Albermarle

flo22 said:

I paid £600 for a cherry blossom that was not as tall but has deeper roots

OP only wants it cut down to the stump.

shahpur

thanks , made a few calls . Been quoted £120 to cut it down and another £160 if I want it taken it away ( £280 in total).  Was going to have them cut it down and into managable chunks and then cut the branches off and dispose of myself but not too sure if it is worth the effort to save £160 .  

greyteam1959

Sounds too cheap to me.
Are they a legitimate business with proper insurance in place ??

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

shahpur said:

thanks , made a few calls . Been quoted £120 to cut it down and another £160 if I want it taken it away ( £280 in total).  Was going to have them cut it down and into managable chunks and then cut the branches off and dispose of myself but not too sure if it is worth the effort to save £160 .  

Where we are (North Wales) tree surgeon in the village is £400 a day for 2 trained people with insurance to take a tree down safely on ropes, bit extra for chipper, excluding what he may have increased his prices by in the last 2 years. 

If the space is big enough to fell it in one go I guess that cuts down on time.

Regarding taking it away, you are responsible for any waste you give/pay someone to dispose off, granted it's probably hard to trace a tree to someone but if they fly tip it you can end up on the hook, always best to follow guidance on this (from 2016 but I think reflects the current situation):

 If a private business takes away your waste rather than the local authority, you should check

that they are an authorised carrier with up to date and valid registration. Each carrier should

have a registration number starting either CBDL or CBDU, followed by a set of numbers.

In England you can check whether a waste carrier is registered on the Environment Agency’s

online public register of waste carriers, brokers and dealers using their registration number,

business name, or postcode or call 03708 506 506.

In Wales you can check on the Natural Resources Wales public register of carriers, brokers

and dealers or call 0300 065 3000.

Instances where a private business is exempt from registering are very rare in the context of

handling household waste.

FreeBear

shahpur said:

thanks , made a few calls . Been quoted £120 to cut it down and another £160 if I want it taken it away ( £280 in total).  Was going to have them cut it down and into managable chunks and then cut the branches off and dispose of myself but not too sure if it is worth the effort to save £160 .  

Unless you have a big van or trailer, getting rid of the branches will take a long time. If you have use for the logs, get them to chip the waste so that you can use it as a mulch (or get rid of it if you don't want a pile of mulch).

thegreenone

That tree is enormous!  Did the co. come and see it, because £280 all in, sounds very cheap.  Although, I do accept prices vary around the country.

We've just had a large fir hedge and an old damson tree removed, chipped and area completely cleared.  Two trips to get rid of the chippings.  £800.  Surrey.