What does it cost to be a tree surgeon?

[Albedo]

I just want to do the work how I want to and treat employees how I would have liked to be treated.

 

You could operate for alot less than I do, i'm sure of that

 

If you can still do that mate then you have huge respect from me. A lot of people in your position are eaten by the machine, so to speak, and turn into right barstewards. This is something I have noticed in my time, it really is a big deal !!!

[Johny Walker]

I used to run a second team, as has been said more hassle than they are worth.

 

I know have just me and a labourer, I do all the climbing and cutting, last year was my best year ever turned over £115K.

 

thats a good hit that dave ,are you expecting an increase this yr

[White Noise]

i think we have been down the same road mate, i had a great day today, when you work yourself it doesnt really matter how long it takes you with in reason, and now with firewood being like gold, we can enjoy easy days at the yard and relax at chrimbo with doing a few deliveries

 

Yes much more chilled . Your right do the job even if it takes a lot longer . Still making the dollars and best of all they stay with me .

[White Noise]

[ last year was my best year ever turned over £115K.

 

I,m up for adoption if you like . I,ll live in a shed and guard your tools . Just a thought . Happy days . Glad you,ve had a cracking year .

[Albedo]

I used to run a second team, as has been said more hassle than they are worth.

 

I now have just me and a labourer, I do all the climbing and cutting, last year was my best year ever turned over £115K.

 

At risk of being chewed up and spat a long distance, in less words than this:

 

 

Did half of that go on Mog maintenance:001_cool: ?

[skyhuck]

thats a good hit that dave ,are you expecting an increase this yr

 

I doubt it.

[RPA]

Good thread and good posts.

 

IMO it will allways be dependent on the outfit/client base as basically shown on many replies. So there can be no common cost.

 

Nice one Dave, hope you have another good year

[Albedo]

On reflection, skyhuck, this is interesting in the % turnover thing, as you have explained in some other thread, that you found the investment, in your mega rig to be efficient.

[skyhuck]

At risk of being chewed up and spat a long distance, in less words than this:

 

 

Did half of that go on Mog maintenance:001_cool: ?

 

LOL!!!!!!!! about £25K on the mog.

[Johny Walker]

I doubt it.

 

i take thats 08/09