Prepare for tag shock with tree removal, because it’s often more expensive than homeowners imagine. Why such a high price? It’s quite simple: trees are difficult and dangerous to fell, and expensive to remove from property. Unless diseased or damaged beyond repair, many trees can be pruned or felled (without removing stumps) if saving money is the most important factor.
Disease and damage can mean you have no choice but to remove a tree. However, even a healthy specimen can prevent you from enjoying sunlight, encourage mold growth on your home’s siding (or even inside), and can be dangerous if it hangs over your ceiling. The trees were often planted near a house because the planters did not know how big they would get, or that the houses would be there for so many years.
If you have removal in mind, remember that there is a big difference between tree trimming experts and those qualified to remove a tree. You need the latter for safe and fast removal.
Size Matters
A professional can give you an actual price quote after evaluating the size of the tree, its health, and many other factors, such as how easy your property will be to access. However, height plays an important role. Obviously it’s going to be much easier to remove a tree younger than 20 feet compared to one older than 60 feet. A price per foot is common, along with contingencies for special cases. Please note that the price per foot may not necessarily be incremental. For example, the price per foot of a 10-foot tree might be X dollars per foot, while the price per foot of a 100-foot tree might be Y dollars per foot.
Tree removal experts may also charge a premium if the tree is near power lines. Additionally, dead trees inherently present more risk than live ones, which can result in additional fees. Emergencies, such as lightning, can also cost more. If a tree is still (more or less) standing after a hit, it could fall at any time, so you may pay additional fees for this immediate and risky removal. In some cases, pruning the tree can reduce hazards (and therefore costs), which is why some homeowners choose to prune it rather than remove it.
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You have options when it comes to wood removal: chipping/limb hauling, hauling only, splitting (allowing you to use the wood for your fireplace), and an additional fee to remove the stump. No matter how you dispose of the tree, keep in mind that using an expert makes all the difference. Since tree removal professionals need insurance and a license, be sure to check this before hiring and ask for copies of insurance, licenses or certificates, making sure you rely on a company with experience in your region and type of tree(s). ).