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Cheers guys.. .
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We have a large quantity of willow and poplar (20 big trees) being removed. Last time we did a big job like this we brought in a whole tree chipper, forwarder and digger with shears. This time we have our own 10 inch chipper so going to chip up to 10 inches ourselves. This means we will have a lot of timber. I believe Heartwood took out some big poplars and sold the timber anyone know to who? Thanks..
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We have at least three weeks of work with LOTS of chipping. I have never used a digger with grab but would be interested to try one with an operator or without.. for feeding our 10 inch chippers.. I am guessing a 2-3 ton machine would be ideal.. ? If you have one or know of one in the Nottingham, Derby Loughborough area let me know.. [email protected]
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Where do folk look for arb jobs? I am not having the number of replies expected from arbtalk.. Considering the apparent quantities being turned out by colleges.. arbjobs.com earborist.com I imagine answers on this forum will obviously be rather biased, but I guess not all arbs are on here... so where is the best place to find them...
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FULL TIME POST AVAILABLE - We are looking for a climber/team leader to join our team full time. Immediate start! Tickets required. Either an older (Pre97 licence advantage), climber willing to bring our young climbers on. or an experienced climber, wanting to join a high quality firm. Apologies to those I have not replied to in the past but I went away. I intend to reply to all but drop me another line if you have not heard from me. [email protected] 01332 875 869
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Not sure if it shows the change in economy as many lots of other factors, advertising, repeat customers etc.. What would be more interesting is then comparing conversion rates and advertising spend.. I have checked mine.. (not including council work) and not sure I have the time to look up my advertising spend. I might if others do to compare against.. My conversion rates seem pretty stable dropping a bit in 2010 2011? Pretty similar.. Year - Quotes - conversion rate 2014 - 500 - 0.6 2013 - 573 - 0.69 2012 - 501 - 0.64 2011 - 421 - 0.55 2010 - 458 - 0.57 2009 - 370 - 0.59 2008 - 298 - 0.63 2007 - 333 - 0.68 2006 - 278 - 0.67 2005 - 148 - 0.62 2004 - 95 - 0.64
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If you are doing 1000 quotes a year shouldn't you be writing up your 10,000th quote?
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Getting to Grips with subsidence
benedmonds replied to Nick Harrison's topic in Training & education
Volume 2 of biddles Tree root damage to buildings rates as the most unreadable book I have ever had the misfortune to try and read... -
multipurpose car/van type vehicle suggestions
benedmonds replied to forestgough's topic in General chat
Berlingo, Partner, Kangoo or VW Caddy -
This was the beech that nearly dropped a limb of one of my guys while hedge cutting earlier in the week. The limb that failed obviously had issues, however the concern is now the for the 12inch horizontal limb that reaches over the play area (they have 240 kids there on Tuesday..). The limb has no obvious defects but the tree now has history.. Option 1. do nothing Option 2. remove limb Option 3. reduce/end weight limb Option 4. install cable brace to catch limb in the unlikely event of it failing..
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Not sure if I agree with this. I guess it depends what you mean by "good." Better to find a different trade if you want to get rich.. If you want a lifestyle job, stick with arb.
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The willow nothing of note, 6 inch diameter limb 7m long snapped about 3m along fairly horizontal branch. It had lost a similar limb about 2 weeks back. Neighbours reported a loud crack like a fire work. The beech I did not see myself but the lads have got some photo's. Pics of the HC, neither huge limbs but strange as they were so close, I thought at first someone had cut the branches from one and dragged it under the other. There is obvious dysfunction in the bigger one but nothing on the smaller one.
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I looked at 4 cases of presumed SLD today, one willow dropped a limb in the night, two horse chestnuts within 20ft of each other and a beech that dropped while my lads were trimming a hedge nearby..!
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Do you think this the likely cause of this? 20 or so big pops pretty defoliated..
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Thanks, always nice to have a second opinion that agrees with you.
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Can I get a second opinion from you fungi lovers.. Found at the base of a healthy poplar. Corpinus micaceus or Glistening Ink-cap? If it isn't in POTHAM I have no idea..
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I disagree. The diesel does over 50 mpg can tow a 1200kg braked trailer. It wouldn't be a main truck, but as a quote vehicle or a freelance climber a great little truck. I couldn't find any van/pick up 4x4's on the market that are comparable. (I do now have a caddy van that I am happy with however:001_smile:)
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Due to the winning of a number of contacts we are looking for freelancers or possible fulltime employees Any level considered but experience and tickets preferred. We have the possibility for team leader position if you are the right candidate. We are an Arb Approved Contractor, running decent kit and working to a high standard. Based in Draycott, DE72 3NX. Work day 8.00-4.30 (normally) 01332 875 869 [email protected]
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Anyone uprated a 4x4 pick up to 3.5 tonner?
benedmonds replied to Andrew Barrett's topic in Arb-Trucks
I am pretty sure it is easier to downrate a truck then to uprate one (although I have never tried uprating one). 3.5 toners can't carry much as it is. So if downrate a 5.5 toner to 3.5 ton you end up without being able to carry anything. If you need 3.5 ton 4x4 tipper, there is only really the LR. IMO, everything else is too small (our 130 is to small for everyday tree works). There are a few rare oddities such as 4x4 transits, vw grafters, merc sprinters but not much else and they will all have tiny capacity. -
I don't have a problem with it, just pointing out that the figures sometimes quoted for "what a climber is worth" don't add up in my world...
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Self employed subbies should obviously get more per day then an employee, however you still will have overheads . Assuming you could achieve a day rate of £500 for a 3 man team (Climber £175 second climber £150, groundie £100) That would give you £75 a day or £16,500 a year to pay for everything...
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That is roughly what it costs me a day to run my business that supported around 5 guys full time last year. I am using my figures as I don't have anyone elses. If I paid the wages that were mentioned I would still have similar running costs. Others costs will vary but I don't think we run an inefficient company, infact per man we will probably be cheaper then many 3 men teams as some costs don't increase as much such as insurance and advertising. The trouble is there will always be guys like yourself willing to do a weekender with two mates for £400! That will depress the market.. So the market will not pay the £700 a day you need to pay staff those rates. http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/business-management/74737-how-much-dismantle-9.html#post1126921
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Add up everything you spend in the year, advertising, insurance, tools, training, fuel etc etc... divide by the numbers of work days in the year and you have a daily cost...
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The job is worth what a customer is willing to pay. These are back of fag packet calculations but.. It cost me last year roughly about £300 a day BEFORE wages to run our 5 guys. Therefore each guy has to earn £60 plus his wages and some profit would be nice... Assuming a 3 man team: Climber £175 second climber £150, groundie £100, the £180 costs, about 15% profit £90.. You would need a £695 day rate, every day. Not realistic around here I am afraid...
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Same model I believe
