Cost of a report on some mature trees

[Jesse]

Yes, recruits..

 

Does your rate cover a climb to inspect the main forks? And pruning/support specifications?

 

No, that was just bench mark pricing, its starting to appear on websites so i just set mine at a price i can do, aerial inspections would cost more, two men, as you know, full spec would always be given within any report or survey, i try to simplify things, no harm in recommending an aerial inspection as part of say crown clean and report.? the days of big money are gone, every ones a tree surgeon , expert, !!! but when the 'do-do' hits the fan how many have actually got the qualifications and whats more important Professional Indemnity. Take a look and Google a bit, if you shop around you will be shocked at what you find. Its all for peanuts.

[treeseer]

No, that was just bench mark pricing, its starting to appear on websites so i just set mine at a price i can do, aerial inspections would cost more, two men, as you know, full spec would always be given within any report or survey, i try to simplify things, no harm in recommending an aerial inspection as part of say crown clean and report.? the days of big money are gone, every ones a tree surgeon , expert, !!! but when the 'do-do' hits the fan how many have actually got the qualifications and whats more important Professional Indemnity. Take a look and Google a bit, if you shop around you will be shocked at what you find. Its all for peanuts.

 

That all makes sense. From a US perspective, I can climb alone with just the client there to call 911 (emergency svcs) per need, plus our insurance sounds more affordable--E&O is <$500USD/year. Glad to hear you include full specs.

[ScottF]

We'd PiCUS them for that. Unfortunately our travel to and from Wales would be a million pounds or thereabouts.

[PhilBeech]

Is pricing to match the 'cheapest' on Google a good business strategy? What is your time worth, how long will it take on site and what about back at the office? Desktop research etc.

 

That particular company has a report sitting on my desktop entitled 'no wonder their cheap.pdf'. Whenever i need inspiration i have a read through and a laugh.

[sloth]

Is pricing to match the 'cheapest' on Google a good business strategy? What is your time worth, how long will it take on site and what about back at the office? Desktop research etc.

 

That particular company has a report sitting on my desktop entitled 'no wonder their cheap.pdf'. Whenever i need inspiration i have a read through and a laugh.

 

Indeed. That particular company, for 5837 reports, is also rather more expensive than it first seems. After the nice cheap tree survey, the lpa then need an AIA, then a method statement and TreePP. All charged separately, soon adds up...

[PhilBeech]

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