If you're thinking of installing trim trees in your yard, you may be wondering how much they will cost. The answer depends on a variety of factors. The tree you choose, the area it covers and the kind of materials you use to construct it, will all play into the final cost. The most expensive material by far, wood, will cost the most but can also take the longest time to be ready for installation. The more trees you'll need to cover, the higher the cost will go.
The average cost to install trimming trees is from $4,000 for a tree per linear foot-per year, or up to $500 for an entire tree. This also includes the cost of the cutting material plus labor charges. If you're going with a wood cutter, which is one that basically cranks a wheel to cut the wood and nails it together, expect to spend about $1000 for the basic set-up. For a well established tree, with no children in the family or at summer camp, the cost will vary depending on how many trees you'll need to cover and whether you'll have to hire professionals to do the work.
You should also consider what kind of trees you want to trim. Some pruning trimming requires the use of specialized equipment such as a chain saw, while others only require a sharp pair of cutting shears. This will determine the size of the trimming tools you'll need, and will also impact your trimming cost. The bigger the tree, the more pruning tools you'll need, and this will also impact the overall cost.
Trimming isn't just about sawing away at the top. You'll also need to cut away at what's growing beneath the surface. If the tree is young and hasn't produced a lot of bark yet, this surface can be easily removed using a garden snip knife. However, if the tree is older, it's going to be a lot harder to reach underneath and trim it. In that case, mechanical clippers, such as chainsaws or lawn mowers, are used. They are much more expensive, but will often provide better results than a garden snipper.
Finally, you need to figure in labour costs. This can vary greatly depending on where you get the tree from, so it's worth doing some research to find out how much it will cost. If you're getting it wholesale, you'll probably need someone else to transport it from where it's picked up to where it's chopped down, so that could add an additional fee as well. Even buying it from a tree nursery or other reputable dealer can result in extra costs, because the staff you'll need to hire to do the cutting and hauling might be higher than the retail cost of the tree itself.
Don't forget to factor in the value you'll receive by having the tree professionally trimmed. Many people mistakenly think that they can trim their own trees, but it takes a lot of specialized training and skill to do it right. In addition, trees are very sensitive to even small mistakes. That said, trimming your own trees is usually much less expensive than buying them at a store and hauling them to your yard. So while trim trees cost more initially, they pay for themselves over time, and it's a good idea to have one done periodically to make sure your yard is as beautiful as you'd like it.