Andyd1606

Hi everyone I went to look at a small conifer removal for a customer today. The conifer is dead and is in the way of a fence that they are looking to erect. The issue I have is the rather messy chestnut that sits alongside the conifer. It is a multi stem chestnut and one of the stems is leaning on the conifer tree. I didn't want to simply remove the conifer leaving the chestnut stem under stress and leaning towards the house with the chance it would fail. The stem looks like it has grown with a kink in but this appears to have have strength in the wood. What are people's thoughts on this I have attached a few pics apologies for the quality the sun was in the wrong position. My thought on the job is to remove the conifer and take some weight from the chestnut what do people thing

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HI Tom welcome could you pm me some contact details so I can give you a call when I get 2 mins just regarding hire prices. Thanks

One phone all to Healey all sorted helpful and reasonably price cheers guys

Thanks people I'll be making some phone calls tomorrow. I didn't realise Healey did towable chippers think in call them first as their the closest. Thanks Matt I've used Dale hire before for other items and they've been great.

Well guys my chipper has finally given up on me and I'm in need of somewhere I can hire a 6 inch chipper from in North Essex/Suffolk borders. Is there anywhere I can get a reasonable chipper Tw150, greenmech or similar on a daily basis for a reasonable rate?

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Hi Lakeyboy I may be on the lookout for one of these if you decide to sell it

Thanks for the suggestions guys it's given me a few ideas. I've found a Husky 288 and Stihl 051 on evilbay so keeping an eye on these. I'd rather get one of these even if it's older it won't get used loads at the moment:001_smile:

I'm looking at my options for a large saw to purchase. I've looked at the ms880 and husky 3120 but can't afford to splash out on one of these at the moment and it won't get used that often.

I use my husky 372xp with a 24" bar to deal with most things I come across but from time to time need something with more guts and a bigger bar.

What alternatives are there out there to the stihl and husky saws which are a bit more reasonable to buy? Thanks

Great blog some good hints and tips always interesting to see how others do things

I have been working in this industry for a while now but was looking at doing a course to assist my learning and earn me a qualification. I have found an online course at Myerscough college the royal forestry society certificate of arboriculture. Has anyone done this online course and what we're your opinions of it is it worth doing.

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That's about 45mins from my local arb shop. They were broken into a couple of weeks ago and had thousands of pounds of saws taken mainly Stihl and Husky from the smallest in the range up to the largest

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I'm a small business based on the Essex Suffolk border and am looking for a self employed groundsman to assist me on a part time basis. Must have CS/30/31/38 and own PPE. Good rates of pay please contact me on my email [email protected] thanks Andy

At that price I'd go for the transit. I've had mine for a while now and it's a great work horse cheap to repair can always find parts and does exactly what you need it to.

Loads of space in the rear for tools I've racked mine out and fit all of my tools in no problem.

The only problem is when you get it off road especially in the wet it does have a tendancy to get stuck even with double wheels at the rear. Many a time I've had to be towed out of the mud just depends on where your working really.

Thanks for the advice Nick I like to get different views from people and get balanced advice.

Both of the trunks will have to be dismantles as space is too limited to do a straight fell but we have enough space to just cut and drop the branches which makes it a lot easier.

I know what you mean about cowboys there's plenty out there willing to undercut you do a half hearted job and then run makes it harder for us to earn a living!

Thanks for the help and advice guys at least I know I'm in the right area with my pricing it's just having the confidence sometimes to go in with a price knowing it's right

Yeah my overheads are fairly low at the moment I aim for the same pricing per day £650 - £750. I don't pay anyone full time as I am using subbies until I build up enough business

I like what you did there IC trees I've priced it at £1400 for both trees to be removed. Should be a day per tree I reckon, access is good on site and logs don't have to be moved very far. I have attached a pic of the second tree which doesn't seem to have uploaded.

Bloody ivy it's the bane of my life at the moment every tree I do seems to be covered!!

Hi everyone I've recently started out on my own and I'm finding the hardest part is pricing the job. I'm generally near enough on the money but always worry I'm pricing incorrectly and won't get the job. I don't over charge and try to be fair with the price I'm thinking of the long term custom rather than the short term gain.

With this in mind I went and looked at a job yesterday which involves dismantling and removing two large chestnut trees. The customer has the potential to have a lot more work in the future as he he has a large amount of land.

I'm after some advice on what people think is a fair price to do the job. I know there will always be some variation just want to know if I'm in the ball park.

There would be 3 of us on the job 1 climber 2 groundies all brash to be chipped and logs left in suitable place on site.

The trees are on the side of the road but at least 75% of them are not overhanging and branches can be dropped into the small forest area. The branches on the road side will need to be rigged but there aren't many to do. I have attached a couple of photos of the two trees.

Thanks in advance

I am a small company specialising in garden maintenance and tree care in the North Essex/Suffolk area.

I am starting to take on more tree work now so I'm looking at building up a small database of self employed climbers and groundies in the area for future work.

Must have Cs30/31/38/39 and any other relevant tickets and and be able to prove this, own your own PPE and be able to have a laugh whilst at work.

I'm looking for honest trustworthy people and will pay a good days rate.

Email me on [email protected]