Anyone know how much it costs to get a tree ...

[Papagayo]

OMG..

Just go and buy a chainsaw for around $200. Cut it and throw it in the woods..

If you can get it done in a day or so, go return the chainsaw..

 

[DrPizza]

500 is reasonable from someone you don't know. If you lived near me, and since you've been on Anandtech for 3 1/2 years, I'd do it for about $100 for you - unhauled. (And, I'd give the $100 to my kids who would be forced to do all the labor - carrying all the logs) Looks like a very simple job (although a couple of the first cuts would require a little bit of knowledge to avoid further damage, possible injury, and/or pinching the blade). Are you allowed to have bonfires there? (good way to get rid of the branches) I don't think it'd take longer than 2 hours to reduce the tree to a pile of logs and clean up the mess.

 

[Juno]

my parents paid $3,000 to get three trees removed.

 

[DrPizza]

I'll even add this: I know bunches of people here who would do that for a couple of six-packs, just to help someone out.

You're not in Western NY, are you?

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: Juno
my parents paid $3,000 to get three trees removed.

often, quite worth it. Not in this case, judging by the pictures.

 

[piasabird]

If the tree already fell then you are simply ceaning it up duh. Maybe you are at fault because you didnt think the tree would fall on your house. You should have been trimming it all along. Who knows what an insurance company will decide. $500-$600 is very reasonable. There may be another change to cut out the stump, so if you are filing a home owner claim do not forget that.

Items to consider.

1-cut tree up.
2-haul off wood
3-get rid of stump
4-damage to house
5-damage to yard
6-power lines

Sometimes if you cut the tree up, then the city will bring out a chipper and chip the branches for you. If you pay someone to cut it, then you have to pay to remove the material. Sometimes if you cut your own tree the city may be willing to haul it off or something like that.

 

[purepolly]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
I'll even add this: I know bunches of people here who would do that for a couple of six-packs, just to help someone out.

You're not in Western NY, are you?

That's so sweet! However I'm in SE MA. Though I did spend many years in western NY - at Alfred and Buffalo, and have fond memories of the area.

As it is I've got a tree removal company coming at 8am to remove the tree. I'm pretty excited about the whole thing now. I never was particularly fond of the railings on the deck and now I think I may consider replacing them with something else - maybe a plastic resin or something similar which might not be as susceptible to moisture. I'm going to have to start doing some research on this...

 

[purepolly]

Originally posted by: Papagayo
OMG..

Just go and buy a chainsaw for around $200. Cut it and throw it in the woods..

If you can get it done in a day or so, go return the chainsaw..

 

[purepolly]

Originally posted by: purepolly

Originally posted by: Papagayo
OMG..

Just go and buy a chainsaw for around $200. Cut it and throw it in the woods..

If you can get it done in a day or so, go return the chainsaw..

btw... I'm a 125lb female who has never played with any power tools. I'd rather not learn on a chainsaw.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Papagayo
OMG..

Just go and buy a chainsaw for around $200. Cut it and throw it in the woods..

If you can get it done in a day or so, go return the chainsaw..

Or, instead of being an ass and returning a chainsaw a day later that is now covered in sap and being quite obvious about really just borrowing it, you could go to a place that rents tools, pay about $30-$40 per day and be honest about it... and also not risk them refusing the return.



I can't help but notice the irony in the OP having a tilting tree as a user icon.



If you're anywhere near Cincy, you rent a saw for Sunday and I'll be over to help you cut it up... as long as you get some yummy lunch.

 

[purepolly]

The tree is gone!

Now I'll have to see how much it will cost to fix the deck rails and gutters and screens on that part of the house. Now that the tree is gone and I can actally see what has happened to the house, there doesn't appear to be much damage to the roof- thank goodness!

 

[eelw]

Originally posted by: Injury
I can't help but notice the irony in the OP having a tilting tree as a user icon.

HEHE, how true.