How much should a tree removal company charge? This is a question that I get asked quite frequently. Of course, the cost of getting work done depends upon who you choose to do the job, as well as what you have in mind for your tree. Fortunately, this article will go over what some arborists charge and what you can expect if you decide to hire one of them to remove your fallen trees.
The average arborist charges around $100 per hour to remove trees. This price includes the time they need to assess the extent of the damage, such as how far away the damaged tree branches are from your home. It also includes the materials needed to make repairs to your roof. In many cases, you may be able to negotiate a price break based upon how safe your home and your roof are. If the tree has been falling down for a long time, especially if it's impacting your roof, you may be able to get your bill lowered considerably.
Most major chains are affiliated with a local tree care association. Often, they offer discounted deals on tree care and safety services. The chains usually contract with arborists to provide such services, so they have to set their fees according to the cost of doing so. In addition, the chains often have tie-ups with local power lines, meaning that they may also reduce the cost of removing the tree branches.
Before you schedule a tree removal, check with your power lines provider to see if any of their employees are available to remove the tree branches. Sometimes, power lines can become damaged or even cut into when tree branches are falling down. If the arborist has to move around and perform other duties, the cost of their service will increase.
On the average, arborists will charge anywhere from one dollar per square foot for smaller jobs to $5 per square foot for larger ones. However, some arborists charge more depending on the type of tree they're pruning and the shrub being chopped down. Many people prune their trees themselves to save money. While it does take some time and effort to trim a tree manually, it does save quite a bit of money. It's always worth the time and effort to hire an arborist if you have small trees that need pruning or large trees that need to be removed.
Another question you might have is, "How far should tree branches be from my roof?" The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. First, you need to consider the direction the branches are leaning. If they are leaning toward your home, it's more recommended that you remove them. On the other hand, if they are leaning toward the roof and you can't see them or they are brushing past the roof line, you shouldn't worry about cutting them down.