On 12/02/2014 11:32, Muddymike wrote:
We have a large sycamore tree that has to come down as its endangering
the roadside dry stone wall. Its a big bugger with four 2ft plus dia
trunks three times the height of the house, and of course only three
feet from a busy road!

I'm waiting with anticipation for the first quote to come through. Any
thoughts on a ballpark figure? I'm struggling to find anyone else
interested in taking on the job so my usual three quote rule for a big
job may have to me bypassed!

Mike



Yes, we have, but we didn't have to pay for it because it was on a
narrow strip of 'no man's land' between properties. The local Council
removed it.
In your position, I think I would approach the Council and ask if they
would do it, even if you have to pay. Better to pay the Council (who
will have all the equipment *and* know the appropriate Highways laws)
than some cowboy who may not even be insured. Putting your hard earned
cash in the Council's pocket has got to be better then lining 'Blogs the
Bodgers'pocket.
Hope it goes well.

--
Spider.
On high ground in SE London
gardening on heavy clay