Cost of day rate

[AJarb]

Just wondering what other tree companies are charging for a climber and groundsman for a day? Day rate basically without removal/chipping costs. Would much appreciate some ideas for me to be more competitive.

[johnty]

It very much depends on your area and the job in hand. I know in the london area its quite a lot, i have a mate who works in Kent and the boss charges around £600-£700 per day for the climber and one groundsman.

i'm in devon and its slightly different arround the £400 to £500 mark.

[AJarb]

It very much depends on your area and the job in hand. I know in the london area its quite a lot, i have a mate who works in Kent and the boss charges around £600-£700 per day for the climber and one groundsman.

i'm in devon and its slightly different arround the £400 to £500 mark.

 

 

Thanks johnty. I am charging about £350 in the cotswolds. I think its good value but some people seem to be stunned by this!

[johnty]

Down where i am its always the ones with the cash and the nice cars and big houses than want something for nothing, ie Short arms long pockets, Lol

£350 sounds ok as long as your not putting yourself out, and other companys are charging £150 more. do some digging around,

[Rupe]

Depends what you offer for £350.00?

[AJarb]

Depends what you offer for £350.00?

 

Basically a full 8hr day doing anything to thinning, shaping, dismantle etc. One climber and one groundsman. Removal and chipping charges to be added. This sound ok?

[Log-ologist]

Depends how much you do in 8 hours.

 

we charge a bit more than that and work like the proverbial.

[Rupe]

Basically a full 8hr day doing anything to thinning, shaping, dismantle etc. One climber and one groundsman. Removal and chipping charges to be added. This sound ok?

 

No. It depends on how much of the above you can do in a day.

[AJarb]

No. It depends on how much of the above you can do in a day.

 

The same work as any tree surgeon can do in a day. Although I will probably quicker, just looking for average quotes. What do you charge?

[Jason James Gairn]

The same work as any tree surgeon can do in a day. Although I will probably quicker,

 

Probably quicker than any tree surgeon?mmm That makes your pretty dammm quick. In which case charge top dollar. 1000ukp a day.