The bottom line

[Rich86]

Hi, in the research stage of a move to tree work, got some great advice on here before so hoping for a little more.

My goal is to be self employed, I understand it's going to take a year or twos experience to be competent but after that and once the business is on it's feet how much can I reasonably expect to earn?

I'm outside London which I guess will make a difference and I know working for yourself these things are not guaranteed.

I'm looking to make the move to improve my quality of life not for mega bucks but I need to know the facts, many thanks in advance

Rich

[doobin]

How long is a piece of string? Seriously.

 

If you've no experience whatsoever then you'd be best off cutting hedges and subbing a climber in when you need one.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

'A year or two to get competent'

 

I would add a bit to that. The more you learn about trees, the more you realise you don't know.

After 3 years of full time work and study (if you study) you'll discover just how little you actually know!

 

 

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[Mountain man]

Getting your own work, between 1250 and 2000.

Before costs.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Mountain man