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  1. Gardenscape
    With a fork takes 5 mins. For that size chipbox it doesn't make sense spending the money to convert it. I've got used to forking it out by now. If and when she retires, I just undo the 4 bolts and take the whole box off in one. Simple as that.
  2. Gardenscape
    Thanks dude!
  3. Gardenscape
    Truck has had no lift at all, just big tires!
  4. Gardenscape
    Maintenance is part of the job. That is included in the price you give for a job. The last business I worked for before setting up my own, they were jokers with maintenance. Did nothing and looked like a bunch a cowboys. Pretty much every job we went to there were issues with the equipment, slowing the job down and frustrating the team. Why the fuck would you go to a job without razor sharp chains and saws that run efficiently. Even turning up to the first job in the morning and sharpening your chains just looks bad from a customers point of view. Thing is most outfits run like this and I think its a joke. I'm happy to take less money and put time aside to keep my equipment well looked after so it lasts.
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    So many ways of looking at this but totally don't stress about it. Customers are very complicated people. Some don't mind paying the money and some do. I've priced and got a few jobs recently and on the journey home I sometimes feel guilty that I have overpriced the job, but then I remember all of the times I have underpriced jobs in the past. Eventually it balances itself out. If you are snowed under with work, then it shouldn't be an issue to lose out on the job, but if you have the days available to fill I'd rather the money be in my bank than someone else's, as long as your covering your cost and making a bit of profit.
  6. Gardenscape
    Thanks dude. Will be in touch when you get back after 27th.
  7. Gardenscape
    Hi Ben, that would be great. Can I call you to discuss please?
  8. Gardenscape
    Hi folks, got some leylandiis to take down in a few weeks, probably to much for my setup to handle in the timescale I would like, so is anyone available to hire for a day with a chipper and tipper? Hope you can help. Thanks, Dan.
  9. Gardenscape
    Hi folks, looking for a Derby based groundy to keep on top of things when I'm up in the tree. It's a bonus if you can climb to as I can work on the ground if required. All of our work is domestic. Certificates required: CS30, 31 Preferred: CS30, 31 + 38, 39 I'd like someone with a good work ethic and personality. Please message me your rates and availability if interested. Thanks, Dan.
  10. Gardenscape
    Husky Technicals, second that.
  11. Gardenscape
    Why take card payments when most people these days do online banking or pay cash.
  12. Gardenscape
    I got to agree with what has already been said. Also those figures just don't stack up for me. 40k profit on 70k seems very unrealistic to me. Any business like this, especially if you are working alone and are the face of the business, you are the business. People buy into you. Sell all your equipment and forget about the rest.
  13. Gardenscape
    I bought a brand new pair of Stihl Advance GTX from ebay for £120 a few weeks ago. At that price it was a no brainer. Look awesome and feel very comfortable. Time will tell how long they last.
  14. Gardenscape
    Hi Robbo, yes, I got it sorted and the job went well. I ended up getting one from machine mart. Only used it twice, but been a life saver on both jobs.
  15. Gardenscape
    no, that wasn't me dude
  16. Gardenscape
    There is said to be more stress but so far so good. Time will tell. The truck is much more balanced though, especially when its loaded with chip.
  17. Gardenscape
    It hasn't had its MOT yet with the spacers on, but what others do is add some temporary DIY rubber flares, then take them off once its passed. The old L200 has a great shape and look awesome modded. Get the biggest tyres you can fit!
  18. Gardenscape
    Richard, why is it not worth it? Materials cost me about £150 and it pays for itself. It's not a tipper, but it takes me 5 minutes from full to empty with a fork. I can't justify it for the sake of 5 minutes forking out chip. Donnk, funny you should say that because I've pulled up next to cops a few times now and never been pulled since I've had them on. Most cops don't even know the law themselves, until the time comes, if it ever does, I will be leaving the fender flares off. There will always be Mr Plod driving around.
  19. Gardenscape
    No dude, left them in. Just got some durable seat covers for protection and hang my climbing kit and rope from the handles above. I do carry passengers no and then.
  20. Gardenscape
    Cooper stt pro 285/75/16
  21. Gardenscape
    Get a Hilux.
  22. Gardenscape
    Last summer I picked up a stock Hilux MK5 2004 with 72k miles for £6,000 which I thought was a bargain. A year on, after mods and a chip box I built, here she is.
  23. Gardenscape

     

    <p>Hey dude,</p>

    <p> </p>

    <p>Are you in work at the moment? I am looking for a climber/groundie to work on some jobs with me next week. Please let me know if you are up for it.</p>

    <p> </p>

    <p>Thanks,</p>

    <p>Dan.</p>

     

  24. Gardenscape
    Hello you lovely bunch, I have a customer who has a tree outside her house that the canopy is now very close to touching her house. The tree sits on a grass verge by the pavement. The tree has no TPO or in any conservation area. What I wanted to know is where does she stand in regards to what she can cut back? I know that the law allows to cut overhanging branches back to the boundary from a neighbours tree, but this is the council we are dealing with here. I am tempted to submit an application to remove the tree as any pruning work will need undertaking again in 2/3 years or so, but I think they will just slap a TPO on it if I do that. Is it worth just ringing the TO to talk about it? Thanks, Dan.
  25. Gardenscape
    Brill thanks. I'll try these if Machine Mart haven't got any in stock.

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