Saving money when removing trees
Saving money on anything is a win, but saving money on a tree removal can really help your wallet. Due to the dangerous and labour intensive nature of cutting down and removing a tree, it is not a cheap service. However, what you’re paying for is the time and resources for qualified tree surgeons to be working on your property. So, if you can reduce the amount of time they need to be there, and book at times where there is less demand, you can reduce the cost for them and save yourself some money. Below we have provided three handy tricks you can employ to cut the costs of your next tree removal.
Book at off-peak times
During the beautiful heat of summer, everyone is outside and enjoying their trees. This also happens to be the busiest time of year for tree removal services. While you can’t always decide when you need a tree removed, if you can plan ahead then it’s going to be a little cheaper if you book during the low season. Organising a tree to be removed during the winter months is going to be noticeably less expensive than doing so during the peak months of summer. So if you’re looking at your tree during winter and thinking “I’m going to need to get that removed soon” – then your best bet is to book it in as soon as possible if you want to save yourself some money.
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Obligation-free quotes
To provide a great service, we start by offering a free quote for every job, so you can enquire without commitments or obligations. The level of risk involved, the use of dangerous machinery, and the technical skills required means that tree services aren’t always cheap. To this end, we believe in transparency when it comes to the cost of a job and the prices we charge. That’s why we provide up front quotes for every job and have no hidden fees.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
No one likes to take on unnecessary risk. While the job of climbing up a dying tree and lopping from the top down is unquestionably dangerous, hiring someone to do it doesn’t have to be.
We take the financial risk out of tree removal in Melbourne by protecting our customers with comprehensive insurance coverage. We spare no expense in protecting every single job we do with an industry-leading $10 million insurance policy.
Tree Removal Permit Assistance
Whether you need full tree or just stump removal, you may require permission from your local council prior to the works. Our local crews are familiar with the council process and are happy to share any experience or knowledge they may have that could assist you with your application. We also have a collection of resources on local council regulation that can help you to navigate your local tree protection laws and permit application process.
Ensure easy access
Location and accessibility is a massive factor when it comes to quoting a tree removal job. If you have a tree squeezed in a backyard with only a tight front access, then the team is going to need to do a lot more work. Getting the equipment there will be tricky, getting the tree out will be harder. All of this translates into more time spent working on your property, more labour getting the job done and more cost for you at the end of the day. Anything you can do to provide better access to the tree for the removal team can help reduce the overall duration of the job.
If there is poor access to your property from the front, but you back onto a rear lane or reservation, let the team know so that they can bring their equipment in from an easier location. If removing a couple panels on a fence means easier access for the machinery and the crew, this may end up saving you a bunch of money on the quote. Or maybe your neighbour’s property provides the best access to the tree. In which case, see if your neighbour will allow the team to come through their property to do their work. A friendly conversation with your neighbour may go a long way to saving you money on your next tree removal service.
Provide space to work
Clutter around the tree can prevent access for machinery and the team. If there are plants, objects, furniture and other obstructions around the base of the tree, this can slow down a job and result in a bigger bill for you. Anything that you can do to clear the base of the tree and ensure easy access and manoeuvrability will streamline the tree removal process and cut costs on the final price. So if that means doing a bit of extra labour yourself before they get there, that might be worth the effort. You don’t want to pay for a team with machinery to be doing the work you could have done yourself!
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Experience the Jim’s Trees difference
DIY tree lopping is full of risks, which is why we don’t recommend taking tree care into your own hands. If anything goes wrong, it can put you in serious danger, as well as cause damage to nearby property or neighbouring trees. Special tools and equipment are needed for tree removal and other cutting services – and this is where Jim’s Trees comes in.
As professional tree loppers, we apply our expertise to ensure your property is safe, and we never cut down a tree unless it’s absolutely necessary. By taking proper care of the trees around your home, you can increase the value of your property and avoid making mistakes that could be costly in the long-run.
At Jim’s, we’re focused on providing the best customer service to every customer, and all tree loppers and arborists in our team strive for only the highest standards in their work.