"redg" wrote in message
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redg;768795 Wrote:
Wel to my surprise, one of the companies that I asked to quote has been
to look already and here is the result. Your comments are invited

The three trees, two in the back and the one next to the garage, should
be removed as the two larger specimens have attained a size where
sections are liable to failure in extreme weather. The tree adjacent to
the garage will continue to have an impact on both the drive and the
structure of the garage if left to grow. Removing the trees will have
no effect on the structure or foundations.
The trees forming a hedge along the front boundary are starting to
interfere with both the footway and streetlight and it will be probable
that the city council will ask you to trim them accordingly in the near
future. Some form of management will be required. It is your decision
as to whether you would like to retain them as a hedge or remove them.
I have quoted for removal.
. Very large Leylandii in rear garden at far end. To fell to ground
level our charge would be £480.00+Vat. To grind main roots to 150-200mm
below ground level our charge would be £95.00+Vat.
. Leylandii in rear garden at far end near the large tree. To fell to
ground level our charge would be £85.00+Vat. To grind main roots to
150-200mm to below ground level our charge would be £35.00+Vat.
. Leylandii by garage. To fell to ground level our charge would be
£350.00+Vat. To grind main roots to below ground level our charge would
be £85.00+Vat.
. Leylandii x 5 along front wall. To fell to ground level our charge
would be £175.00+Vat. To grind main roots to below ground level our
charge would be £90.00+Vat.

Redg

Can anyone tell me( sensibly!) what they think of these quotes in terms
of whether or not they are reasonable, exhorbitant etc. Thanks. I am
still waiting for another quote.......


If it's of any use to you, we had a Leylandii removed from the centre of our
garden 2 years ago. Not interfering with anything but too big and out of
proportion. About 40 ft high. Landrover and trailer about 40 ft from where
he felled it and brick path from tree to vehicle. Cleared site but didn't
grind stump.

Also removed top 3 ft off a 40 ft run of Hawthorn Hedge so we could manage
it from steps in future.

Cleared everything away. £250.00

Can you use that for comparison?

Mike


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