Forestry chainsaw operator

[Jig]

Hi all.

Just wanted to ask, what's the going day rate for a fully ticketed self employed chainsaw operator to do thinnings, clearfells etc...? All my own equipment, pickup truck, public liability etc, provided by me. I think £150 upwards, especially within today's economical climate, is acceptable. What does everyone else think? 

[pleasant]

When you can earn £90 a day just stacking shelves in tescos thanks to the annual increase in minimum wage, which just shunts hourly rate increases further up the food chain to offset the base rate increase.....then £150 a day for a skilled person with all the outlay and running costs of equipment is cheap nowadays

 

Just as long as you have enough customers willing to pay at least that figure.... but, should be more really

Edited October 10, 2022 by pleasant

[Retired Climber]

53 minutes ago, pleasant said:

When you can earn £90 a day just stacking shelves in tescos thanks to the annual increase in minimum wage, which just increases everone elses minimum wage to reflect the base rate increase.....then £150 a day for a skilled person with all the outlay and running costs of equipment is cheap nowadays

 

Just as long as you have enough customers will to pay at least that figure....should be more really

I don't think many on here would be able to work in a shop for long without losing the will to carry on breathing. 

[pleasant]

10 minutes ago, Retired Climber said:

I don't think many on here would be able to work in a shop for long without losing the will to carry on breathing. 

I'm afraid some of us have to. Having an 'open air' workshop and showroom isn't the most practical option. 😁

[Retired Climber]

10 minutes ago, pleasant said:

I'm afraid some of us have to. Having an 'open air' workshop and showroom isn't the most practical option. 😁

What is it you do? Garden machinery sales? 

[pleasant]

1 minute ago, Retired Climber said:

What is it you do? Garden machinery sales? 

Main dealer, and have been for various franchises over the years.

[Retired Climber]

1 minute ago, pleasant said:

Main dealer, and have been for various franchises over the years.

That's not proper work though is it; you are basically retired, pottering around in a shop to get out of the house. 😁

[pleasant]

Just now, Retired Climber said:

That's not proper work though is it; you are basically retired, pottering around in a shop to get out of the house. 😁

You're not good at making friends much are you? 🤣

[Retired Climber]

3 minutes ago, pleasant said:

You're not good at making friends much are you? 🤣

How dare you. I'll have you know I have 2 friends, and only one of them is imaginary. 

[dumper]

Just now, Retired Climber said:

How dare you. I'll have you know I have 2 friends, and only one of them is imaginary. 

The other is invisible?