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SlurpeeDad
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SlurpeeDad
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Tree Removal
I recently got a quote to remove two big trees and trim back two other trees. They quoted me at $5400. Does anyone know if this is a fair estimate, I have never dealt with tree removal before. TIA.
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Posted 11/7/11 5:42 PM  |
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MsSissy
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Re: Tree Removal
Don't know how big the trees are but that sounds like a lot of money.
Is this the only estimate you got?
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| Posted 11/7/11 5:49 PM |
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SlurpeeDad
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 713 total posts
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SlurpeeDad
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Re: Tree Removal
Posted by MsSissy
Don't know how big the trees are but that sounds like a lot of money.
Is this the only estimate you got?
It is the first one I got...I have a few calls into some other tree removals.
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| Posted 11/7/11 5:51 PM |
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allikat
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Member since 5/06 283 total posts
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Alli
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Re: Tree Removal
Seems a bit expensive. Someone was just telling me they are having a fairly large tree cut down for 700.
Good Luck!
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| Posted 11/7/11 6:18 PM |
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Melmel821
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Melanie
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Re: Tree Removal
seems pricey. look up integrity tree care
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| Posted 11/7/11 6:19 PM |
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MamaPapaBear
my little girl
Member since 1/11 2045 total posts
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my whole world
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Re: Tree Removal
Call Redwood Tree Experts
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We got a quote for 3 trees to be taken down with stump grinding for $600. The trees are all taller than our 2 story house.
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| Posted 11/7/11 7:28 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
Member since 10/09 5911 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Tree Removal
That is very high. We recently had 13 trees removed (including stump grinding) and only paid $2000. We used A1 All County Tree Service in Mineola.
We also got quotes from Cheap Charlies, Poor Man's Tree Service, and Dank. Their prices were comparable but we decided to go with A1 because they had an A rating with the BBB.
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| Posted 11/7/11 11:08 PM |
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ThePinkGoose
In Your Hands
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Re: Tree Removal
That's insane! We just used Joe's Tree Service. Their number is: (631) 956-3740. They did a great job and negotiated their price to what was comfortable to us. I loved them.
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| Posted 11/8/11 8:02 AM |
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neener1211
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J
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Re: Tree Removal
That's a rip off.
Try Cornell Tree Experts.
Get a lot of estimates. Also, if you do the tree cutting in Feb/March, it is before their season starts so they are looking for jobs and will give a better price.
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| Posted 11/8/11 9:11 AM |
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tray831
Dee-licious!
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His Baby
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Re: Tree Removal
Are they crazy??
We just had two huge trees taken down; stump grinded; for $850-. There is no reason you should pay over $5K for what you need done. Rediculous!! We had 6 quotes; and the guys we used were the cheapest.
Here's their site if you are interested.
http://www.tmgreencare.com
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| Posted 11/8/11 9:57 AM |
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Dulcinea
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Re: Tree Removal
That's insane, the cost does depend on the tree type, size and how close it is to your house, but definitely cross that tree contractor off your list and find others!
It shouldn't cost more than 1000 to remove 1 hard to remove tree...
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| Posted 11/8/11 9:59 AM |
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DMT
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Re: Tree Removal
Posted by AnaMaree77
That's insane! We just used Joe's Tree Service. Their number is: (631) 956-3740. They did a great job and negotiated their price to what was comfortable to us. I loved them.
I agree. Based on your suggestion, I used him in the past. Very nice guy, came that day, the best price, and done! I would use them again in a second.
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| Posted 11/8/11 10:10 AM |
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MarsB
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Re: Tree Removal
Are they grinding the stump or pulling it out completely? Are they hauling the tree away or cutting it up and leaving it on your curb? Are there any roots that need to be removed? All of these factors will drive the cost up. You really won't know if it's overpriced until you compare the same job with multiple companies. Get at least 3 estimates.
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| Posted 11/8/11 11:20 AM |
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ItsaJoya19
my cup runneth over
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E
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Re: Tree Removal
it sounds high but how far back into your property are the trees? do they have to move the pieces a long distance to remove them from your property? i heard that sometimes, that is what makes tree removal so expensive.
i'd shop around more first though!
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| Posted 11/8/11 11:23 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: Tree Removal
where are these trees, on the moon?
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| Posted 11/8/11 2:42 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Tree Removal
Posted by Blu-ize
where are these trees, on the moon?
 
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| Posted 11/8/11 3:54 PM |
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bunny1099
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Member since 7/10 366 total posts
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Re: Tree Removal
Sounds pricey to me. Try calling Fosters. (631) 957-1540 We had them remove a load of trees 1.5 years ago (and in the snow). They worked quickly and cleaned up everything!
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| Posted 11/8/11 4:02 PM |
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SlurpeeDad
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 713 total posts
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SlurpeeDad
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Re: Tree Removal
I had a call into Joe's Tree prior to reading this board and they are coming this morning to give an estimate. I am happy to see they they are recommended on here twice, so I am anxious to see what they say. I will let you know.
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| Posted 11/9/11 8:00 AM |
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ThePinkGoose
In Your Hands
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Re: Tree Removal
I'm really glad you called them. They are quick and do good work. They did about 5 stumps on my property and 17 trees!! 
I also recommended them to my mom and another LIF member, both were also very happy.
Keep us posted. 
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| Posted 11/9/11 8:27 AM |
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SlurpeeDad
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Member since 1/11 713 total posts
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SlurpeeDad
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Re: Tree Removal
Posted by AnaMaree77
I'm really glad you called them. They are quick and do good work. They did about 5 stumps on my property and 17 trees!!
I also recommended them to my mom and another LIF member, both were also very happy.
Keep us posted.
I met with Tom from Joe Tree Tree Company and he gave me an estimate of $2100. He was extremely nice and we will most likely use that company. He is going to do more work then the previous company, such as grinding down the stumps. Thanks for all the help, I am looking forward to getting rid of trees around the house and the branches that are touching the house that need to go.
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| Posted 11/9/11 1:13 PM |
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