Cable Bracing

[irish surgeon]

Hi Guys, looking to see what is the general rate for cable bracing, I have 2 insignus pines to brace, no splits, probably a 4t system but may go 8t. I am contracting in a climber to do it, it's my first time doing it so not sure what to charge. Direction re pricing would be greatly appreciated 

[krummholz]

Step 1: Materials

Step 2: Labour

Step 3: ?????????

Step 4: Profit

[irish surgeon]

24 minutes ago, krummholz said:

Step 1: Materials

Step 2: Labour

Step 3: ?????????

Step 4: Profit

Thanks for reply, I'm just wondering is there a standard rate as haven't priced before 

[krummholz]

Nice day for 2 climbers, even better if you're not doing anything else to the trees and don't have to take anything away.

 

Did you spec the bracing or is it a recommendation from a survey?

[irish surgeon]

1 hour ago, krummholz said:

Nice day for 2 climbers, even better if you're not doing anything else to the trees and don't have to take anything away.

 

Did you spec the bracing or is it a recommendation from a survey?

It is a recommendation from survey, so basically you are saying to charge a day rate plus expenses I.e cable system. I'm ok with that, I just don't want to undercut or overcut myself 

[krummholz]

I'd also suggest to the client (if the surveyor hasn't already) that the bracing be inspected on an appropriate cycle and make them aware of the lifespan of the product - I think Cobra is 10 years?

[Ledburyjosh]

The bracing specification should be specified by the surveyor..

Your saying 4t but maybe 8t.. that's for the surveyor to specify along with static or dynamic installation and where in the tree..

 

A single bracing takes an hour to install by one climber, this does alter a bit depending on the size tree and how easy it is to move between each side of you bracing. Plus travel to and from site, accessing the tree, getting the kit laid out etc all the usuall faff.

Much easier with two climbers, and take a bag/bucket you can dangle of your harness to put all the bit in.