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

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.


That's two votes for involving the council, thank you. I will speak to them
once the quote is in.
I know what you mean about using properly insured operators, the guy that is
(hopefully) quoting is a reputable firm who already does a lot of tree work
for the local authority.

Mike

On Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:27:40 +0000, Muddymike wrote:
's two votes for involving the council, thank you. I will speak to
them once the quote is in.
I know what you mean about using properly insured operators, the guy
that is (hopefully) quoting is a reputable firm who already does a lot
of tree work for the local authority.


It won't help you much, but I'm currently paying a local lad 10 €/hr to
take down large trees, including a big willow that was banging the roof.
I'm happy to say that one came down with no damage to the tiles!

-E




--
Gardening in Lower Normandy

In article ,
Spider wrote:

On 12/02/2014 11:32, Muddymike wrote:

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.

What a good answer MM! Cheered me up!

John

On 12/02/2014 15:22, Another John wrote:
In article ,
Spider wrote:

On 12/02/2014 11:32, Muddymike wrote:

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.

What a good answer MM! Cheered me up!

John

We have just has a very large lime tree cut down and removed in very
similar circumstances, the third in a few years. The cost was just under
£1,000, previously we had a one company, but this time they were not
available. The cost was slightly lower than previously, but the last one
caused a fair amount of damage to the lawn. the first company set up
traffic control and stopped the traffic as necessary, the last lot did
it without. It is fascinating watching them climb the tree, very nimble,
but great care taken for safety equipment.
As regards the council doing it not likely and they would probably
charge more. Though it may be necessary to approach the council about
planning permission, which makes it a long drawn out process. If you
employ a good firm of specialists they will handle the whole process for
you. this was North Staffordshire, the cost else where (I'm thinking of
London particularly) may well cost considerably more

On 12/02/2014 15:22, Another John wrote:
In article ,
Spider wrote:

On 12/02/2014 11:32, Muddymike wrote:

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.

What a good answer MM! Cheered me up!

John




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