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The costs associated with tree service vary wildly from one tree service provider to the next. However, most do not charge an hourly rate; instead, most employ service-based pricing models. For example, the removal of a small to medium sized tree may cost $1,000, while stump grinding services may cost $200 or $300 for a relatively small stump.

When tree services do charge an hourly rate, it is typically between $100 and $500 per hour, depending on the number of employees and type of equipment involved.

Sometimes, but it varies based on a variety of factors. It depends on where the trees are growing, how soon they're likely to threaten power lines, and the company's specific policy. Ultimately, you'll have to simply phone the power company and inquire.

Do understand that in some cases, the utility provider's team will simply trim the branches of threatening trees back, and they may not employ sound trimming practices.

There aren’t many ways to have trees removed for free. However, your insurance company may be willing to pay for a tree’s removal, if it is deemed hazardous. Additionally, in rare cases, you may be able to find someone willing to cut down a tree in exchange for the wood. However, this is a pretty rare scenario and requires that you have an exceptionally valuable tree (such as a mature oak, walnut, or maple).

Because tree service companies are typically busiest during the spring, summer, and fall, it is often more affordable to have any tree work conducted during the winter. However, you probably shouldn’t wait until winter to have a hazardous tree removed – the potential for catastrophic results are simply too great.

Tree removal costs vary significantly, based on a variety of factors. The tree species and size will play a large role in determining the total cost, as will its condition, the tools and equipment required for the removal, and the tree’s location on the property (primarily as it relates to the tree’s accessibility).

With that said, the removal of a small, healthy, easily accessed tree may only cost a few hundred dollars, while you may need to pay $10,000 or more to have a large, unstable (and therefore too dangerous to climb) tree removed from a difficult-to-access portion of a property.

Some homeowners and property managers like to reduce their total costs by foregoing things like chipping or stump removal. However, many of these customers eventually decide to call us back out to handle these tasks, as they entail much more work than people typically anticipate.

However, you can sometimes save money by scheduling tree work for the winter, when it is safe to do so. You can also try to combine several smaller tasks, as tree service providers may provide discounts for combination jobs.

There are a number of cases in which it makes good sense to have your trees pruned. For example, if the branches are growing close to power lines, you're seeing diseased branches, or you have any safety concerns, you should schedule a free estimate.

One of our team members can visit the job site, and devise a pruning plan designed to protect your home, ensure your family's safety, and prevent property damage.

In some cases, insurance will pay for tree removal. However, this is not always the case. Most insurance companies will pay to have a tree that has fallen on your home removed, but many will not pay to have a standing tree cut down.

Ultimately, you’ll simply need to check your policy or contact your insurance provider directly to know for sure.

Not necessarily. In many cases, the overall cost of tree work will be the same for residential and commercial clients alike. As always, the costs depend on things like the tree size, species, and condition, as well as the ease with which our team can access it.

In some cases, tree removal may decrease a property’s value. However, in other cases – such as when the trees were in poor condition, dead, or hazardous – tree removal may actually result in increased property value.

It is sometimes possible for homeowners and property managers to trim very small trees themselves, but it is rarely recommended. Pruning incorrectly or at the wrong time of year can have devastating effects on the tree and predispose it to early decline or death. It's simply a better idea to contact the professionals for pruning services.

Tree care is very challenging work that requires a wealth of knowledge, skill, and experience to carry out. It is also very dangerous, which not only means it is risky for the professionals involved but also expensive to insure. Additionally, tree services must maintain an array of specialized equipment and machinery, which represents yet another cost.

However, the cost of tree service is often offset by the increase in property value and safety the work provides. Tree service can also help make your property more attractive and enjoyable. So, while tree care is occasionally expensive, it is almost always beneficial in the long run.

The professional arborists on our team have an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care and service possible. They are equipped to get the job done and empowered to do whatever is necessary to ensure our client's complete satisfaction. We complete work in a timely and efficient manner, and strive for excellence in every job.