debodun
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Thanks, Lib.
I tried. Only one person I know has a stove and he burns pellets, not wood. I also advertised on Craig's List and FB and no takers. Only one nibble and he wanted it cut and stacked.$800 ?? I would think that a neighbor with a chain saw and a wood burning fire place or stove would have probably paid you to take it.
Sent them a PM. Waiting to hear back.I just saw this company post in a local Facebook group I belong to taking quotes for tree services: https://www.facebook.com/DLGTreeCare/
What really matters with a tree limb that's fallen is the "diameter of the trunk". We've cut up so many 12-14" diameter big branches its silly. Showed your pics to my husband... he has cut up lots bigger than this. Of course they probably also had to stack it, chew it up and/or haul it away, right?I found the photos I took of the branch that came down that cost me $800 to have removed from my property. It was about 40 feet long.View attachment 74886View attachment 74887
where it had been attached to the tree.
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Of course, what would I do with it otherwise? He brought in his chipper. It looked much larger in person that it does in the photo. I thought I could deal with it and went out with a handsaw. After sawing 10 minutes and getting hot and OOB and only getting about 3 inches into the wood, I gave up and called a tree guy. The same one I am trying to get now and he stood me up twice.Of course they probably also had to stack it, chew it up and/or haul it away, right?
Yeah, a hand saw sure won't do it. We've got a trusty little electric chainsaw and gave the big gas one to our groundsman to use when needed. With that said, we have two trees - and I mean big ones - that need to come down and one half tree on the ground that needs to be cut up. They don't need to do anything except push them a few yards into the bottom land though. That's a big help. Gotta do what you gotta do with trees. Love 'em until you gotta "cut 'em".Of course, what would I do with it otherwise? He brought in his chipper. It looked much larger in person that it does in the photo. I thought I could deal with it and went out with a handsaw. After sawing 10 minutes and getting hot and OOB and only getting about 3 inches into the wood, I gave up and called a tree guy. The same one I am trying to get now and he stood me up twice.
Now that's great Marie...we came from Ohio - a lot of Amish there, too. None in Texas, darnit...lol.My niece lives near Buffalo. She has 10 Acres, and wanted to clear some trees out. She contacted an area Amish community and they actually paid HER to chop the trees and take the wood, for lumber. Of course, what goes around, comes around for them. She wanted to build a new garage and hired them for the job. I was out the other day and they were out working. They have done a great job. Since she lives too far for them to come by carriage, with all their gear, they hire a driver who brings them out.
I found the photos I took of the branch that came down that cost me $800 to have removed from my property. It was about 40 feet long.
He did bring his cherry picker and cut off the broken branch that was still attached to the tree, and his chipper, and two "helpers" that stood around and watched.$800 for a branch???? There must be more to the story.
That's often the issue with trees...they have to climb up with ropes and cut the branches off or as in your case, use equipment. As far as the two "helpers" that stood around and watched, must have been company hired relatives...lol.He did bring his cherry picker and cut off the broken branch that was still attached to the tree, and his chipper, and two "helpers" that stood around and watched.
I still have to pay for their time. Years ago, I had a plumber come to fix a leak in the bathroom sink drain. He determined he needed his helper and called him. Then we waited an hour for the helper to arrive. Meanwhile I am paying two guys for an hour of work (they charge time even for driving) and nothing is getting done. When the helper finally showed up, he just stood around and watched the first guy. The tree guys reminded me of this.As far as the two "helpers" that stood around and watched, must have been company hired relatives...lol.
We must be very lucky with our workmen. In all the years we've never had an issue. Thanks for telling me, deb. I'll keep making cookies for them, only throw in some extras from now on!I still have to pay for their time. Years ago, I had a plumber come to fix a leak in the bathroom sink drain. He determined he needed his helper and called him. Then we waited an hour for the helper to arrive. Meanwhile I am paying two guys for an hour of work (they charge time even for driving) and nothing is getting done. When the helper finally showed up, he just stood around and watched the first guy. The tree guys reminded me of this.
So sorry you find yourself in this situation Deb!I did a search there and with the criteria I chose, it came up with two places. One I already looked at and it's a dreary holding tank for people waiting to die. The other is too far away. I'd prefer to stay in the locale with which I am familiar. That is the crux of my whining - the places I can afford are just a 200 sq ft box and the nicer places are out of my price range. I'd like to still come out ahead at the end of the month.
I found the photos I took of the branch that came down that cost me $800 to have removed from my property. It was about 40 feet long.
where it had been attached to the tree.
Guess its ok if you pay him "after the work is done". Probably flying under the tax radar. What about insurance in case he would get hurt or "whatever".I had another roofer that actually showed up and at the time he promised. However, he said he never puts anything on paper (i.e. written contract) and he only accepts cash. This has me a little wary of a handyman that doesn't want any paper trail.
I'd beware of him. He needs to be insured, needs to be licensed and is defrauding on his taxes, no contract? He messes up and you are burnt!Guess its ok if you pay him "after the work is done". Probably flying under the tax radar. What about insurance in case he would get hurt or "whatever".