How much would it cost to have this water oak tree cut down?

tlbean2004

9 years ago

This tree is really large and i think it is kind of old.
There are a lot of dead branches. It is around 60-70 feet tall and the canopy hangs over the yard to the right. In the left side it has been cut because of power lines.

How much would it cost to have removed?

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
9 years ago
prices are very regional ....

the only way to find out .. is to get at least 3 estimates ...

do insure that any contractor is licesenced and FULLY insured... work comp and property ...

mom is having a maple of about the same size taken down.. $2600 in metro detroit ... but its in a much tighter spot ...

ken
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
9 years ago
Ken is right. The cost of having a tree removed is all over the place, and depends a great deal on where you live, how close to the house (or neighbors) the tree is, ease of removal, etc.

We had some local yahoos remove some trees in the back for a very good price. They left a total mess of the backyard...ruts, dead grass, small limbs stuck in dirt, etc.

We bit the bullet to pay more for a better company when we need trees removed from the front yard removal --- and they did a great job! They kept the grass nice - no tire tracks, divots, damage to the house, etc. They laid down plywood on the grass on which they drove their bobcat to remove the wood.

I guess it all depends on the type of service that you want/need.

Also, get an estimate for removal of the stump at the same time. You'll pay more for removal of the tree wood, and stump chips. If you want to save the tree wood for your fireplace, then let them know.

(Sorry, tried to edit this but Garden Web insists on adding all this advertising code that makes it impossible to edit. )

This post was edited by dave_in_nova on Wed, Oct 1, 14 at 11:22
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Toronado3800 Zone 6 St Louis
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$3,500 is my guess. I'd negotiate free stump grinding unless you are REALLY into the carved or natural stump as a 10 year decoration.

But Ken is right. It varies by region and access.

BTW, did you say you are just tired of it or what? If the tree is otherwise healthy you can have the dead and poor branches cut out. I'm still betting $1,500 for that
poaky1
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No idea of the age? I just planted one of these. I know they don't live long. I am happy with their appearance when healthy, but I know they aren't long lived. Man, I don't know whether to get rid of it or be happy with 30-40 years of nice tree. Hell, I'll be dead in about 40 years, Or in a nursing home, I'll keep it.
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Always get 2-3 estimates from well-insured companies.

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