Pricing to fell a tree

[JLA Arborists]

It depended on how my day, week , month had been going, what mood I was in, was it raining or not! Did I want my opposition to get it or did I just want the glory of doing that certain tree!!

 

 

The great variables of tree work quoting lol

[woodyguy]

Actually that customer has done you a favour.

There are three options.

1 - he has or hasn't had a quote. He may just think that is the price he'd like to pay. You might have been planning to quote £500 but now you'll put in a cheeky £700, reasonably sure of getting it.

2- he has had a quote. You can't see how you can do it for less than £900 say. You now have an opportunity to explain why your price is higher eg full insurance, proper clear up, experience and references. You know exactly how much ie £150 you have to explain away and you have the chance to explain that you can do it for £750 if you leave the brash/chipppings etc.

3- he has had a quote. You can't see anyway of doing it for less than £1500. Walk away.

On none of these are you the loser. Know the price you need to cover costs and make a fair profit and quote that price. Otherwise walk.