Andyk

I should add I’m not planning on going straight into it. I intend on going part time for a year or so in my current job and going from there

11 minutes ago, Husqvarna King said:

I think a bit of tree knowledge would be more valuable than saw tickets if you want to go it alone. Imagine pricing and you couldn't name the trees, or suggest how and when to prune, or what would be best for the tree, and better for the client in the years to come. Tree knowledge and biology is very important and learning how and why to prune properly. Good luck ?

Pretty good with general tree knowledge and ID. I currently work at nursery specialising in specimen trees and shrubs with a “architectural” nature, natural and trained. It also gives me a place for queries and to dump all the rubbish. 

Thanks WesD

I've got a couple of people I can work with and plan on offering other services. All food for thought. 

59 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

Give it a miss, you need experience in what you do before you go it alone, then it can still be hard going.

How will I get experience if I give it a miss??

Hi all,

I’m looking to start up my own tree surgery business probably next year and I’m just after a bit of advice.

1 - I’ve got experience with a saw but want to do the relevant courses for climbing and using a saw up a tree. What specific courses should I look at and are there any others I should do?

2 - Do I get a chipper? I’ve potentially got somewhere I could keep it but do I just hire one when I need it? 

3 - What vehicle, pickup tipper or van tipper? A pickup would be more suitable for parking at home and I’d need it to be my everyday car. How much more can you fit in a van tipper than a single cab pickup tipper?

Many other suggestions?

Thanks in advance, more questions will probably follow

Looking for hard working enthusiastic person who is physically fit

and has drive to do a good job for full time work. The work mainly consists of garden maintenance / tree surgery and general out door work.must drive and must be willing and able to potentionally put in some long days when needed. Experience with power tools such as chainsaws and any tickets would be ideal but not an absolute must. If you are interested please call Simon on 07446 284121 located in East Grinstead

I'll give it a go, ta

I've got a mk1 ranger, x reg with a really irritating rattle! It's on the gear knob, 1st the one for the gears rattled and I sorted it with a cross of insulating tape over the insert on the top. Now the gear knob for the 4wd is doing it!!!! Tape won't sort it but if I hold it it stops. Anyone had this problem and know how to sort it or get the gear knob off??

Many thanks in advance