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mvbird 02-02-2024 10:43 AM

Remove palm tree cost
 
We need a palm tree cut, about 20'. Just cut, no stump grinding. Caroline village. Our regular landscaper says $350. Is that right? We've had people knock on door wanting to cut it. Looking for price and recommendations from others.

JohnN 02-02-2024 10:52 AM

We had one that size cut down. $350 is about right. Doesn't take but 1/2 hour, but it's a tough job.
If you like your landscaper, just let him do it.

Stu from NYC 02-02-2024 11:33 AM

Make sure they are licensed and insured. Bad things can happen when they fall.

Blackie 02-02-2024 11:56 AM

I am looking at removal of palm trees, have had a couple of quotes and find that the landscaper costs are much higher than the quote from a dedicated tree removal/stump grinding service.

There are threads on TOTV recommending tree services.

villagetinker 02-02-2024 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mvbird (Post 2297535)
We need a palm tree cut, about 20'. Just cut, no stump grinding. Caroline village. Our regular landscaper says $350. Is that right? We've had people knock on door wanting to cut it. Looking for price and recommendations from others.

Sounds reasonable, as previously noted check for license and insurance, make sure all vehicles are out of the area. I am curious why you are not having the stump removed, this seems strange.

mvbird 02-02-2024 08:59 PM

Just trying to get a price for cutting. Presume grinding it will add to that.
We had a palm cut before, close to the ground, flat. Not objectionable. I put a big rock on it.

photo1902 02-02-2024 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2297570)
Sounds reasonable, as previously noted check for license and insurance, make sure all vehicles are out of the area. I am curious why you are not having the stump removed, this seems strange.

Please cite a source which requires a license to remove a palm

Fredster 02-03-2024 12:40 AM

Have Winburns Tree Service give you a quote, I’ve used them in the past. Their very experienced, were quite reasonable for cutting, stump grinding. They clean up after nicely! 352-636-2074 or 352-259-6680

villagetinker 02-03-2024 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2297675)
Please cite a source which requires a license to remove a palm

True businesses have a license, versus a "handyman" or a fly by night outfit, this just protects you the buyer, so no there is no source that requires a license to remove a palm, but if something goes wrong you will wish the entity removing the palm had one.

photo1902 02-03-2024 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2297816)
True businesses have a license, versus a "handyman" or a fly by night outfit, this just protects you the buyer, so no there is no source that requires a license to remove a palm, but if something goes wrong you will wish the entity removing the palm had one.

I’m very aware of that. Licenses are specific to the type of work being done. There is no general “license”. Being insured is completely difference, and any business you hire should readily show you their ACCORD paperwork upon request

HJBeck 02-04-2024 06:30 AM

I don’t believe he means one has to have approval or license to remove a palm. Palms are not technical trees, just grasses. The license allows him to work in your county and still be covered by his insurance if they happen to fall out of the palm and hurt themselves (no Dan Newland) , damage your home, etc.

BillHitz 02-04-2024 07:17 AM

If you want a second quote talk to Ameritree. Matt Ray is reasonable and does a great job. He can also quote taking out the stomp separately. +1 (607) 317-7036

eeroger 02-04-2024 07:35 AM

Palm cut down
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mvbird (Post 2297535)
We need a palm tree cut, about 20'. Just cut, no stump grinding. Caroline village. Our regular landscaper says $350. Is that right? We've had people knock on door wanting to cut it. Looking for price and recommendations from others.

Contact Michael's Tree & Stump Grinding. 352-504-1597.

AnneMiles 02-04-2024 07:49 AM

Don’t need to grind a palm tree stump
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mvbird (Post 2297535)
We need a palm tree cut, about 20'. Just cut, no stump grinding. Caroline village. Our regular landscaper says $350. Is that right? We've had people knock on door wanting to cut it. Looking for price and recommendations from others.

Price seems reasonable. It’s a hard job. Also, my guy says it costs him $100 to dump a full load of debris.
Palms are considered grasses and I’ve read that their stumps naturally decay and dissolve into to ground in a couple of years. Stump grinding is not considered necessary unless you want to plant something in that exact spot immediately.

WharfRat 02-04-2024 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eeroger (Post 2297986)
Contact Michael's Tree & Stump Grinding. 352-504-1597.

Michael is a good choice for this job. His team took down two palms for us, one was 40’ ($600) and the other 20’ ($250), including grinding both stumps. His team is quick, efficient and they have all the necessary equipment. :)


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