Last updated on March 4th, 2022 at 01:00 am
Removing dead trees is not a simple task that’s why removal services can cost you a lot. We will guide you on how you can save your time and money when removing dead trees from your back or front yard.
“The cheapest time of year for tree removal is in winter or in spring. You can certainly save tree removal cost during this period.”
Supply and demand play an important role during peak time as companies have many more orders to fulfill and are very busy so they tend to charge a lot during that time. The wise decision is to wait for spring or winter season to remove unwanted or dead trees from the backyard.
Time of the year (late spring and summer) where you tend to have more storms and windy conditions and emergency removal services can cost you a lot as they are busy during this time. It’s also helpful to have a spring maintenance checklist to keep the house well maintained.
Tips to Reduce Tree Removal Cost
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There are many factors that will affect the cost of tree removal services lets discuss them one by one.
• Good and bad access to the tree
Companies will charge higher for the tree in the backyard as they find it difficult to access it with all the equipment that they have. You should make sure to provide them good access to that backyard. Your neighbor can help you in this regards so better to communicate with them.
• Room to work around the tree
There should be enough space around the tree to make the job easier for one to remove the tree. Companies tend to charge much higher if they see that they have to clear all the stuff before taking it down, it’s a big headache for them.
• Disposing of the green waste
You should avail yourself of any opportunity of disposing of green waste that will save you a lot of money when dealing with removal companies. One easier way to do this is to leave all the green waste on the front verge and wait for the council to take it away for free.
You will literally save hundreds of dollars this way as the contractors normally charge around 100 to 150 dollars for that particular service.
• Selling firewood
It’s very important to communicate with the contractor and ask them to give 2 price quotations.
1. One with removing a tree completely leaving nothing behind.
2. One with cutting down trees and leaving big logs of wood to be sold later as firewood.
“In the second option contractor will charge less and give you the opportunity to sell the wood online at a higher price.”
• Hiring gardener
If you are looking to remove a small tree then always look to hire a gardener rather arborist. The arborist will charge you high as they have heavy equipment and high overheads. The gardener will save you money and can get the job done with his simple equipment.
The Things to know before hiring someone for removal services.
There are a few very important things you need to know before hiring someone to take down the dead trees.
• Insurance
Someone providing tree removal services has to have proof of insurance as anything can go wrong at any point in time.
• Well maintained equipment
The Tree removal company should have the equipment to get all the stuff clear from the yard after cutting down the tree. They shouldn’t be 
waiting for someone else to pick the stuff for them. Someone with well-maintained equipment will start the job immediately will not waste much time.
• Experienced removal services
Look that’s very important you should not be looking for the cheapest services rather find someone who has the experience and know what it takes to take down the biggest trees without any safety hazards. You must take the advice from someone in your neighborhood who might have already avail the tree removal services.
• Communication
Always hire someone who is willing to communicate well related to the job from start to finish. Someone who does care about the money you are paying and know how to recover from any damages caused to the yard during the job.
FAQS
What time of year is best to cut down trees?
The best is during winters and spring as arborists are not that busy during this time and will charge you less.
Does anyone remove trees for free?
Yes, you may find any local tree removal person who is looking for free firewood can do the job for you if the tree is not that big. You can search for such people using social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Why is tree removal so expensive?
Tree removal service charges high as they know that an old decaying tree with dead branches can really do harm not only to the house but is actually a serious safety hazard. one wrong cut during the process can cause damage to the house so they got the most sophisticated and expensive equipment with them.
Is it safe to cut down trees in the rain?
No, it’s not a wise decision to cut down trees during rain as the things can get really slippery and strong wind can cause power lines to sway
which is the real danger.
How long does it take to cut down a large tree?
There are lots of factors to be considered like how big is the tree and is it with good access to a backyard or front yards etc. Normally it can take around 2 hours to an entire day to remove a tree depending upon the equipment being used.
Is it illegal to cut down trees when birds are nesting?
Yes, it’s an offense if you cut down the tree knowing that there are some birds nesting.
Is tree damage covered by insurance?
Home insurance normally covers the cost of removing trees that fell on the insured structure.
Can you remove a tree yourself?
If the tree is not that big and tall where you need to have a ladder then you certainly should try to remove it with any splitting tools like axes or chainsaw.
Who is liable if a tree falls?
Frankly speaking, homeowners are responsible for the tree that falls into their own yard. The insurance also covers the cost of tree removal if a neighbor tree fell into your yard and caused some damage.
Can my Neighbor cut the top of my hedge?
Better to communicate with your neighbor regarding this as in most cases they are protected by law.
What months do birds nest?
From March to July is the peak time when birds nest so you should keep that time period in mind before removing any tree.
