What would you do with this spruce tree?
#1
08-17-16, 03:54 PM
What would you do with this spruce tree?
Cut it down? Trim branches? As you can see it dwarfs the house. The branches on the left side are all dead most likely due to the neighbors tree.
How much do you think it would be to cut it down?
Thanks
How much do you think it would be to cut it down?
Thanks
#2
08-17-16, 04:03 PM
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Let George Washington park his horse there. 
Beautiful tree but way to big for the location. Looks like another monster next door to that one.
At the very least the bottom needs to be cleaned out. You want to be able to see the house.
Beautiful tree but way to big for the location. Looks like another monster next door to that one.
At the very least the bottom needs to be cleaned out. You want to be able to see the house.
#3
08-17-16, 04:04 PM
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IMO there is no question it should be cut down. Find a local town that puts up a tree for the holidays and see if you can donate it if they will come get it. Prices vary depending on location. Around here, 600.
#4
08-17-16, 04:06 PM
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Awesome idea X. 
There are several towns near me that do that. They cut and remove the tree for free.
There are several towns near me that do that. They cut and remove the tree for free.
#5
08-17-16, 07:42 PM
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I agree, have it removed. Based upon what I have paid in the past (last was a few years ago) somewhere around $600 to $750 dollars sounds about right. Prices WILL vary depending on locale.
#7
08-18-16, 04:25 AM
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I'm not seeing the logic of having what looks like 4 different type trees in that front yard at all.
To me it makes it look like an abandoned house that's all grown over.
To me it makes it look like an abandoned house that's all grown over.
#9
08-18-16, 05:00 AM
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In Philly, it would probably cost at least a couple thousand to have it cut down. It really comes down to location. You should be able to get a couple of estimates.
I would just keep the the one that's between the other tree and bush, removing them also.
I would just keep the the one that's between the other tree and bush, removing them also.
#11
08-18-16, 07:24 AM
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That's a hazard if it or even any of the big branches come down. One more vote for having it removed.
#14
08-18-16, 08:15 AM
Originally Posted by ShadieLadie
". . . Vermont, the front door is between the spruce and the other trees . . ."
It all factors into Co$t.
#16
08-18-16, 09:15 AM
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OIC! 
The electrical lines run along the back of our house.
Is it necessary to have the whole tree, roots and all removed? Most people around here have it removed to just leave some of the stump.
Any rate, an estimate from someone local is the only way to know the cost.
The electrical lines run along the back of our house. Is it necessary to have the whole tree, roots and all removed? Most people around here have it removed to just leave some of the stump.
Any rate, an estimate from someone local is the only way to know the cost.
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08-18-16, 11:04 AM
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I had a flowering plum tree removed from my back yard back in July of 2010. It was about thirty feet tall and several branches were overhanging my roof. The cost was $410. Then in May of 2012 I had four Lombardy Poplars also in my back yard removed. The Poplars were about 60 feet tall and the cost for that was just under $4400. The company doing the first tree was a lower-cost company and the company doing the other four was a higher cost company. Neither of them did any stump grinding.
Here is a picture of one of the Poplars coming down.
Here is a picture of one of the Poplars coming down.
#18
08-19-16, 03:40 AM
Last year, I had to have a deciduous tree cropped because it was growing directly into the path of my satellite TV signal.
The local satellite TV Company recommended a Tree Trimmer/Arborist/Logger, and I simply made an appointment to have him come to do the necessary surgery.
The day of the appointment, he was kind enough to call and cancel . . . . his Wife was ill and she couldn't drive him; and he had lost his own Driver's License.
I usually ask about Workmen's Compensation and General Liability Insurance; but was sloppy in this case because of the recommendation.
When there's the possibility of substantial damage being done to your property, or to that of the Neighbors . . . . or injury to the individual Worker, make sure they are Insured. It shouldn't be necessary; but don't assume they're covered . . . . some can't even drive legally.
The local satellite TV Company recommended a Tree Trimmer/Arborist/Logger, and I simply made an appointment to have him come to do the necessary surgery.
The day of the appointment, he was kind enough to call and cancel . . . . his Wife was ill and she couldn't drive him; and he had lost his own Driver's License.
I usually ask about Workmen's Compensation and General Liability Insurance; but was sloppy in this case because of the recommendation.
When there's the possibility of substantial damage being done to your property, or to that of the Neighbors . . . . or injury to the individual Worker, make sure they are Insured. It shouldn't be necessary; but don't assume they're covered . . . . some can't even drive legally.
#19
08-19-16, 04:02 AM
Not having a driver's license doesn't necessarily mean that the contractor is uninsured or does sloppy work [still need to check references, qualifications] I used to work for a big outfit that had several good painters/foremen that lost their license due to DUIs. To keep them employed the boss hired their wives as helpers so they could get from job to job. Sometimes there is a separation between good work and poor personal decisions.
#20
08-19-16, 04:40 AM
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No, but it does raise a red flag. I admire those employers who will give a person another chance. What bothers me is unless you ask, most contractors never offer to see there insurance or license. To me that perhaps should be the first thing offered during a sales call or estimate.
I remember when hiring a no name moving crew the night before. They came in the next morning totally hung over. But, they did a fantastic job and never once bumped or scratched the furniture or the house in either from or to.
I remember when hiring a no name moving crew the night before. They came in the next morning totally hung over. But, they did a fantastic job and never once bumped or scratched the furniture or the house in either from or to.
Last edited by Norm201; 08-19-16 at 05:25 AM. Reason: fixed punctation and spelling
#21
08-19-16, 05:18 AM
most contractors never offer to see there insurance or license.
#23
08-19-16, 08:08 AM
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We always use licensed and insured arborists. With workman's comp for their helpers. Also we check their license number with the state contractor's licensing board to see what's what. We also get 3 or more quotes for same job. You would be amazed at the price range.
