$500 for 2 tree trimming. good price or rip off?

Question

I have two trees both are tall but not thick or huge. Just need to cut some limbs that are overreaching to my roof and the neighbors yard.Found an independant landscaper he's wants to charge $500 for trimming the trees and clearing the gutters. Is that a good price others have been telling me it's not.

Thanks

Answer 1

Aside from all of the opinions and fury, I am a landscaping contractor, and to be honest, all opinions are invalid because going rates and expenses are different in every market. A lawn in a wealthy market may be mowed for $85.00, but in a less powerful market, may go for $40.00.

Your next plan of action should be to get 2 more quotes. Take the middle quote, make sure the guy is insured and liscensed. The lowest price isnt always the best. Consider what it is costing him to do that job, I charge 37.00 per man hour for general labor such as that, meaning 37.00 per hour per guy on the job. But consider the equipment he needs, the risk involved, the insurance he needs, his worker's comp., state and fed taxes. Don't forget his overhead costs, but don't be naive to a price gouger.

Try to talk him down and see how easy he lowers his price. The more willing he is to lower it, the higher his initial profit margin was. If he goes from $500 to $250, forget him, he was just hittin you in the pocket ifor an extra $250.

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Tree Trimming Cost

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Average Cost Of Tree Removal

Answer 4

I had a large Oak tree trimmed out for $90 in S.Texas. $500 seems like a bunch!

Answer 5

It really depends on the going price in your neck of the woods and how much "trimming" needs to be done. After Hurricane Katrina the going price in my neighborhood started at $500.00 (and more for very large trees) per tree. Everyone in our neighborhood had downed and damaged trees. You did not have the luxury of being able to shop around for a price. We decided to buy a chain saw and did as much of the work ourselves as we could.

Answer 6

I'd have to see the trees, and what's below them to judge.

I have *one* tree, and I don't want skilled, artful trimming that leaves the tree looking nice, I just want the damned thing *down*, and I'd be jumping for joy if I could get it done for $500....

After the last storm, I paid $200 just to get fallen limbs cut up and carted off....

Talk to your home insurance agent, ask him to recommend a good tree trimmer. He would know....

Answer 7

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Actually that sounds like a fair price for everything. Considering the work to remove and dispose of, which has a cost factor. The purchase of 2 new trees. If they are professional landscapers they should be knowledgeable on proper time to plant. This time of year plants are dormant, which would make them a better time to plant to prevent shock. Make sure you ask them what warranty that the new trees have.

Answer 8

As a professional tree trimmer myself, this is a outrage, however you must take into consideration the expensive precautions, insurance, and equipment needed in this line of work even a fair price can sometimes seem to expensive to the homeowner.

Answer 9

After the Hurricanes three years ago, we paid $750. per tree for full cut up and removal . This was for 4 LARGE trees and 2 smaller ones.

I hope this is helpful.

Answer 10

I've heard others say that they've been quoted prices like that, but found someone to do it for less, so keep looking.