Home |  Index |  Submit Request |  Share Photos |  Share Tips |  Active Topics |  New Feedback  |  Contact Us  |  Search
 User Login:  Username:    Password:      Forgot It?  | Join ThriftyFun!

 Popular Topics
 - Beauty
 - Budget and Finance
 - Christmas *
 - Cleaning
 - Consumer Advice
 - Craft Projects
 - Craft Tips
 - Food Tips
 - Garage Sales
 - Gardening
 - Gifts
 - Green Living
 - Home Improvement
 - Organizing
 - Parenting
 - Parties
 - Pest Control
 - Pets
 - Product Reviews
 - Recipes
 - Repair
 - Thanksgiving
 - Weddings for Less

More Topics

Google Search:

Web thriftyfun.com

About:
RSS Feed
About Us
Media
Advertising
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

Frugal Tree Removal

1x1
Date: 05/25/2004 Topics: Home Improvement > Miscellaneous | Readers Request > Home  
1x1
1x1
Post Feedback! | Email Friend | Print | Get Responses | Bookmark | del.icio.us | Link | Rate: Thumbs Up Thumbs Down
Hi there, we have 6 to 8 giant evergreen trees that are dropping more and more debris on our house as they get bigger. It's pretty bad when it is windy. We are going to have to hire someone to cut them down. Anyone have any tips for going about doing this. Is their an inexpensive and safe way to have it done?

LS
Jump to Feedback | Post feedback
Related Links:
Previous: Kitchen Basics: Getting Started ThriftyFun Next: Prevent Cat from Peeing on Friend's Clothing
1x1
 Feedback
1x1
1x1
1x1
1x1
 Sponsors
1x1
1x1

Post By (Guest Post) (07/15/2005)
http://www.palmtreeremoval.com


Post By Debi (Guest Post) (12/30/2004)
Sadly, there is nothing frugal about tree removal. It is costly, and depending on the size of the tree could run you up to $2000 each. As the previous poster stated, it is imperative that whoever you choose is insured. Good luck!


Post By Andrea (Guest Post) (05/26/2004)
That is good advice about insurance to be sure. I think they usually say they are "bonded". Sometimes you can get a good deal if the trees are large and you let them have the firewood to sell. Sometimes they will give you a deal if they don't have to remove the wood. If that's something you can do yourself you may be able to save.

It really depends on the trees and how many people in your area are providing this service. In fact, some logging companies will actually come remove trees for the lumber if the trees are large. The key is to find someone that knows what they are doing at any price and get some references. I would get a piece of paper and call people in the phone book, and make a list of their services and prices. You should find companies under "Tree" or "Tree Service" in the yellow pages. Call around, make sure they are bonded and like Joe said, call your insurance company too.

I would also go door to door and ask your neighbors if they have had any trees removed and if so, who did it and how much did it cost.


Post by Jo Bodey (302) | (05/25/2004)
Contact
No direct frugal advice I'm afraid - just make sure the company you engage is well insured. I had a large tree cut down and its hair raising to watch them work from the top down. I checked they had proper insurance, and with my insurance company before engaging them in case they fell - and sued! Don't even know if this is a real possibility but it worried me!

Regards

Jo


1x1

Post Feedback:
Login using the form on the top of the page to post feedback if you have registered with ThriftyFun. If you have not yet registered, click here. It's FREE!. If you are not registered you can post feedback as a guest below. Please don't use your email address for your name because spam robots can dredge it from our site. Please do not post your feedback more than ONCE. We need to approve all guest feedback and it may take from minutes to hours for that to happen.
(1x1 graphic )
Your Name

Subject

Feedback

text tool text tool text tool text tool

Image Upload: Add an image to your post! Click the "Browse" button below and select an image from your hard drive. Please only select gifs or jpegs. If you have any problems, just email the image to images@thriftyfun.com

  

If you want to post your email address for responses from readers, obscure it in some way like put spaces between the name and @ sign and service address with (remove spaces) behind it or name (at) server (dot) com . This is for your protection from those creepy Robots.

(1x1 graphic )

© 1997-2008ThriftyFun.com - Design by Cumuli Design
Disclaimer: ThriftyFun.com cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property when following any advice given on this site. Read the full disclaimer. If you find any information on ThriftyFun.com or in our newsletters that is either erroneous and/or potentially harmful to others, please Contact Us, immediately.