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We accept chip and timber in any size. Tip can be accessed 24/7 as remote access and camera monitoring available. Site is all hard standing with chip and timber piles next to each other. Good space to unhitch chippers and turn. Run times from various locations shown below. Great access from A34 / A555 network. Call or WhatsApp Adam Lawson on 07980 241917 for more details. Please make contact first if you haven’t used us before.

Hello guys. My Dad is in construction and has a possible job at WD6 4PS in Borehamwood. Needs a price from someone down there. Bit of garden clearance, shrubs out and stump grind. Let me know asap if anyone wants to price it for him please call Martin on 07773333144. Cheers, Adam

I currently have a 1999 110 tipper, and am thinking its gonna need a new chassis soon. Planning on putting my tipper body on a new 130 chassis to enable it to carry the weight better, as my body has a large rear overhang which puts my rear axle weight over before I have reached the 3500kg GVW. I know it will fit in terms of mounting points, but trying to work out what the gap will be at the front for a tool locker. Basically want to reduce rear overhang as much as poss to enable me to fill it up legally and still tow a hefty trailer without the rear axle being over weight.

Anybody help me out with some dimensions of a 130 single cab tipper? I need the length in mm from front to back of the tipper body and subframe please. Thanks in advance!!

You wont beat a 110 HD with a Hilux. Only issue with a 110 HD 3500kg with a high sided box on the back is that you cant reach the full 3500kg capacity before you have chip spilling out the top and the back axle is 200kg over weight! believe me I've tried and been on a weighbridge. I know you say the money is an issue, but a 130 is the amswer as they spread the weight better between both axles. I'll be doing a chassis swap eventually and putting my 110 body and cab onto a 130 chassis to make the best of the payload available. If you can stretch a bit go for the 130, from experience.

I am looking for an extra pair of hands for odd days and on larger jobs. Must be freelance on day rate. CS 30 required, and some experience or college tuition on the basics also a must. Would be more than happy if you have just left college or dont have years and years of experience. Someone who listens and is keen, well turned out and polite to customers is vital just as valuable to me as years on the job. Own PPE req. PM me with details and a bit about yourself. May become regular for the right person. Many thanks, Adam

I am looking to employ a freelance climber for large take downs and reductions. Must be good with rigging and have own kit. I am looking initially just for a few jobs that I have got in the pipeline, but may become more regular for the right person. PM me with details of relevant experience and NPTCs etc and a bit about yourself, and the day rate. Many thanks, Adam

Hi Guys, I have got a Rayco grinder with a 25hp Command Pro pertrol engine on it. Keeps blowing the head gasket on the cylinder which is leaning down when the machine is in use and is generally getting a bit tired. Does anybody know of any small diesel engines that would fit with a few mods to the mountings? Im guessing as long as the RPM is similar and shaft can be lined up it should be relatively simple. Any advice would be great! Ad

A mog!!!!!! There's a thought!! I know what you mean about the farmers and such like having it all sewn up. The rates seem to be very cheap considering the machinery. As for what tractor, no idea yet. Dont know that much about them tbh, and havent got a fortune to spend. Any suggestions?

Hi guys. Great thread, I've learnt loads reading through it. My opinion (for what its worth as a relative newbie,) is that you do need to charge a realistic rate to make a living. When I set up on my own after working for others for a few years I did go in a bit too low, which I realise was a mistake with the benefit of hindsight. It is important to set your stall out as you mean to go on, and build up a good reputation, not just a cheap one. However, I based my initial prices on what I fealt I could achieve in a day. Small chipper, small tipper and basic gear meant we were nowhere near as efficiant as a slick tooled up and experienced 2 man team. Now we are getting there, I sometimes cringe at what I used to charge. Finally though, I know I am getting it right as recent customers have shared with me other quotes from other reputable firms and we are very close. It takes time to get your head round exactly what your ability within the day is worth. Like many other posts in this thread, its not as simple as just a day rate. Some are more competative at smaller jobs, and some at bigger jobs. Within a mile of me there is one of the largest companies in the North West. I compete on some domestic jobs, and it can vary quite a bit on the prices. He's more tooled up to do bigger jobs than I am, yet my overheads are massively lower, so I may come up cheaper on a smaller job, without intentionally undercutting. I think the main thing is that we are all different and there will always be variations. Just a question, the £500 - £600 for a 2 man team. Is this a company charging out 2 people with kit, or is it the boss and a groundie? This makes a difference as if it is a company charging out 2 men, then the boss has to cover the wages of 2 men and his own on top for running the business. Just curious to know. Adam

Hi guys, after a bit of advice. I am considering buying a tractor for the bigger jobs, to run a splitter, big trailer etc. I do some work for a couple of schools and a Town Council, and grass mowing has been mentioned on a few occasions. Has anyone done any verge / field mowing with their tractors as a sideline? Whats the going rate for seasonal contract work? Is it worth taking on? To be honest, I cant really justify buying a tractor unless it was going to be used more than just on the larger tree jobs. Any experiences or thoughts appreciated. Cheers, Adam

Yes, and a bb phone. I'd jump at it if it were available, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Let me know if you get anywhere and you want a guinea pig!