Insured Tree Removal Cmp recommendations

vnginger

10 years ago

Is there a good INSURED & reasonable tree removal company that you would recommend?

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rosiew
10 years ago
I'll get the name from my neighbor. The company is in Gwinnett County, but I'm assuming will travel. They did a great job for neighbors and me last year.

Rosie, Sugar Hill
Iris GW
10 years ago
It depends on where you are located. I like Engram's in south Canton and I know they work in North Fulton, but not sure how far outside of that.
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I found that to be true also. I assume you are talking about a tree removal? That's why I always recommend getting 3 estimates. Ask for references, make sure they are insured (and supposedly they have to give you an insurance paper on the day of the job with your job details on it, not just a copy of a stock form). Some of the big companies charge more if they have specialized equipment (and plan to use it). That may help you understand the price difference. I would ask each of them how they intend to remove the tree (if that is what you are doing) - drop it into a cleared area or take it down piece by piece. It's good to make sure you agree on the approach - fewer surprises. And that affects the cost (and their estimate). Atlanta is a large metro area; it might be hard to get specific recommendations. You might want to post this question on the Georgia forum, there are some Atlanta folks there (I live north of the metro area). Here is a link that might be useful: Georgia forum on Garden Web
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do get at least 3 more quotes... and do insist on insurance ... and insist they provide you a copy of the policy at the quote.. and make sure it is current .. call the insurance company to verify coverage PRIOR to accepting the bid ... some of these jokers have old expired policies to fool you into thinking it is current .... consider the cost as part of selling the house ... if the drain field was not working.. you would fix it first ... as you should remove a dead tree ... if it were me.. i would make an offer contingent on removal of said risk ... ergo .. if you do not remove it .. you may NOT get an offer on the house .. and in this market .. that might be counter-productive .... good luck ken ps: beaver eh ...
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It looks like you have pretty much the right kind of tree planted in the right spot already - what is it that you have planted? Are you looking for more in that area? Or do you also want to block their view from their window? While you will be wise to not buy a tree that plans to get massive, all trees grow forever so occasional replacement is necessary. Personally I'd plan to cycle through a tree every 10-12 years, buying something that will be fairly fast growing and sacrificing it when it gets too big. Too big will involve, for example, the branches you rely on for screening getting too big and the leafy growth getting sparse in the middle. The eventual shape is determined by pruning. This means that you could, for example, get a conifer and just prune off the lower branches. I am currently taking all the branches off a Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard' as I plan to remove it, but it looks kind of cute with just a few branches left at the top so I might leave it for another year... Even if you buy a deciduous tree, you decide where up the trunk the branches start and how long they get. A huge variety of trees would meet your needs as long as you prune them to shape. Very few trees will meet your needs of their own accord. Best place to start looking is at the local nurseries, unless you plan to mail order. Karin L
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I live in South St Pete and had an arborist (sp?) come look at my two huge laurel oaks on the SW and W side of my house. He said that as long as the trunks were under 3' diameter, that you didn't need a permit, so he had us take a picture of the tree trunk holding a measuring tape across it, in case anybody questioned it. I would look it up on the St Pete city website, just to be sure, or better yet, swing by the municipal building on the corner of Central & 4th Street and run in and talk to someone quick. All the zoning/code rules change pretty quickly (ask my garage door guy), and you get a different answer every time you talk to someone different on the phone, so I find it's easiest just to stop by early in the morning, when they open. We had the diseased one taken out for $300, which included hauling away (but left a 2' stump to make it easier for the pool diggers). We're going to take down the other one ourselves before hurricane season (being one of the 3 most dangerous trees), but I will sure miss the shade all summer. I'm sure our electric bill will reflect the missing trees this summer. Good luck!
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vnginger
Original Author
10 years ago
THanks ladies. Looking forward to getting info. Esh-ga, Canton might be too far from where I live. Thanks though.
girlgroupgirl
10 years ago
We use Bartlett. They are not the least expensive but they are totally bonded and insured. Our arborist comes twice a year to check on our one remaining tree - he has been instrumental in helping watch our trees at least twice a year and when one was going out, he'd get the permits and get it down. Sadly, we have but one tree left, but he made sure that everything was done properly.
rosiew
10 years ago
Haven't been able to locate name of Gwinnett County man. Please let me know if you want me to find it.

Rosie, in Sugar Hill
vnginger
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks, GGG. THat's ok rosiew... I got a quote for $400 for one pine tree... as tall as as an adult leyland. Seems high? Thinking 300ish at most???
Iris GW
10 years ago
Depends on the circumstances. Can it be straight dropped? If so, that seems high. If it can't be dropped, then is it dead? If it is dead then it can't be climbed (too risky for breakage while the person is in it) and probably needs a bucket truck which means more $$.
vnginger
Original Author
10 years ago
Esh_ga -
It's next to a wrought iron fence & close to neighbor's driveway. It's in a bad spot. But I had another quote for 450. So I guess 400 is better. ;(

We bought a new house & didn't see this dead tree in the winter/early spring. It's also on the other side of the fence. Guess the previous owner didn't disclose? Shouldn't they be accountable? Hard to prove it died last year, heh?
Iris GW
10 years ago
Well for $400, not sure that you could get much going the route of proving they knew and should have disclosed. If it died during the winter then it is perhaps that they didn't know either.

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