martin wrote:
How much should i be paying for a tree surgeon? I've got two very
large Poplar Trees - one I want felling, and one I want cut to at
least half its height.

I've got two quotes: £700+VAT, and £350+VAT.

Why such a difference? I dont want to pay over the odds..and i dont
want some cheap cowboy either.

Ask around and try to get a recommendation.
I don't know if tree surgeon qualifications are easy to forge but
there are some well qualified butchers about. The trouble with these
trade quals is that you never know who to verify them with.

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ned