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Dendrologen

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  1. I did worry mine might might come back looking something like that, if I didn't send it to the right person. That looks terrible. Can't believe the guy that did that gave it back and told him it was safe.
  2. There's definitely a niche here for someone to get certified and offer it as a service.
  3. Thanks. Yeah, this is my concern. Of course, I want to know that it's safe. So I need to see some certification for my own peice of mind.
  4. Cheers, didn't see your reply. I had messaged them before I posted on here actually. Sadly no joy. I have been wondering if a shop like hb would do it, but I expect only on the new ropes that they sell. I will ask though...
  5. I'm with you there. I had actually read Steve's post that way without realising that detail! Try me for the rate I set and if you're not happy, we never have to cross paths again!
  6. Sod all Devon folk yet though, sadly, Steve. Perhaps if I ad myself, I won't be able to put the phone down! Maybe I should invest in a machine, can charge more to sit in a cab all day getting fat!
  7. Blimey, that's grown since I last looked!!
  8. I like it! I am definitely too soft. Last time I had that convo, I said sold myself short 😅
  9. I agree with you completely. One of the main reasons I am doing this is that I want to be in control (don't we all?). It just feels like I am not at the moment, mainly subbing. All I've had to go on is what I have calculated based on all my parameters. Then I have to put this to others to see what their opinion is, or whether employers will pay it. It's difficult when your fellow subbies don't want to share their rates for comparison and employers tell you you're too steep. Like you say, too cheap themselves, or chances, or both! Sadly, I do think a lot of Devon freelance arborists are under charging as well, which makes it difficult. What will they do when they retire and have no money? "Long time away, don't think about it"... Unfortunately, I don't have the help to take on all my own work yet, but that seems to be the way forward. I'm kind of reliant on others for work at the moment, which is annoying...

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