Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Average day rate for tree surgery


Recommended Posts

Under Glastir Advanced they have offered some financial support to get some tree surgery done so will be interesting to find out their rates & terms, eg; They pay per day.... but how long is a day?!

 

Will post back here as soon as we find out.

Thankyou to everyone for giving guideline prices, is very helpful.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

  • Replies 132
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

£400 -450 is what we work on for two men and a chipper, a little more if it's a tracked chipper.

 

Thats a good day rate, here in Shropshire I charge £175 a day, thats just myself, PPE, Various Climbing Kit etc.

I don't have a Chipper, if i did the day rate would more likely be £200- 225..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yes Ranger it is but we shouldn't work for less. I'm going to start using Aspen fuel so will be looking to up the day rate a little more to account for additional costs.

 

If the extra cost of Aspen for a chainsaw worries you on that day rate, then I suggest you analyse your other costs!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

A flat £300 here on Bute, that's £100 for the groundie (no kit), £150 for the climber and £50 for the Kit, insurance etc.

 

Just ordered a chipper, I'll be looking to run that at £75 a day, which is less than the £90 I've been paying the farmer per load of brash in a tractor trailer, and I have use for the chip (as I no bugger sells them on the island!).

 

I think I'm running too cheap. I certainly am in terms of gardening work at £12/hr (which is flat out at the moment).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Second that. £390 for 2 men and chipper, £450 for 3 men so boss takes hit on that. I know of a gang in PLY who were doing 4 man days for under £300. :001_rolleyes: Glad to be well out of arb work, with the exception of looking after long-term customers.

 

 

£330 two grounds and chipper

£390 two climbers and chipper

So same ish as TCD

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I really don't know how some of you can sustain a business on prices like £ 390 for 2 climber and a chipper? So as well as public and employers liability insurance do you have tools/chipper/trailer insured? Van insurance? Running costs,servicing,road tax etc? No wonder our industry is in such a state with prices like that. I'm not having a dig at anyone I am just surprised you can run a business on such low rates.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I totally agree,what about depreciation service costs , add your in your time for quoting jobs as well.Until we as an industry start charging realistic and sustainable prices which enable us to build a business and have a decent lifestyle were never going to be recognised as a true industry.What happens when you need to replace kit or get hit with a big repair bill on truck or chipper ,think what can I get for doing the job not what can I do it for ,other industries do .

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.