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| North Country Tree Service |
| The services are listed in alphabetical order. All the services provided are done according to the American National Standards Institute for tree care (ANSI) ANSI A300 (Part 1) - 2001 Pruning Standards and ANSI Z133.1 Tree Safety Standards. Climbing spurs will only be used in live non-removal trees according to ANSI A300 when worker safety is an issue. |
When comparing rates and estimates from other individuals or companies on a project be sure to ask if
they are qualified to complete the work properly and safely. To do so properly they need to be aware of
the standards and follow them - ask them. Ask them to tell you what standards they follow - they should be
able to tell you A300 and Z133.1. That is basic stuff and if they look at you like you just spoke alien then
you should be warned. You are not getting the work done properly and it will cost you money - it always
does. There are many studies and reports that prove this fact.
If they are not working safely than you are just plain asking for it. If that individual or company is not
qualified or not insured than you can be sued for their negligence when they get hurt or damage
someone's property - like your neighbor's house, garage or car. Sound ominous - it should. I don't see or
hear of many situations around here but other more active areas see this kind of lawsuit all the time.
However, there was one instance around here where I was the arborist who wrote the official reports used
by the neighbor, insurance company, town and at least one major utility company in lawsuits because of an
individuals negligence.
It was not a good thing and it makes a poor impression on this great industry of ours - tree care industry.
they are qualified to complete the work properly and safely. To do so properly they need to be aware of
the standards and follow them - ask them. Ask them to tell you what standards they follow - they should be
able to tell you A300 and Z133.1. That is basic stuff and if they look at you like you just spoke alien then
you should be warned. You are not getting the work done properly and it will cost you money - it always
does. There are many studies and reports that prove this fact.
If they are not working safely than you are just plain asking for it. If that individual or company is not
qualified or not insured than you can be sued for their negligence when they get hurt or damage
someone's property - like your neighbor's house, garage or car. Sound ominous - it should. I don't see or
hear of many situations around here but other more active areas see this kind of lawsuit all the time.
However, there was one instance around here where I was the arborist who wrote the official reports used
by the neighbor, insurance company, town and at least one major utility company in lawsuits because of an
individuals negligence.
It was not a good thing and it makes a poor impression on this great industry of ours - tree care industry.
| SERVICE |
DESCRIPTION |
EXAMPLE |
RATE* |
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Appraising trees and hedges to establish a value of their monetary worth |
For insurance purposes or real estate needs |
$85 per hour (see Report under services) |
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Labor for installing cable or internal rodsinternal rodsinternal rods |
Bracing a split or weak area with dynamic or static systems |
$85 per hour plus materials |
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On site inspection with full consultation on property, lots and individual trees |
Contractors, real estate agents, home owners |
$85/hr plus written report if required (see Report below) |
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Disposal of chips, small and large debris or large miscellaneous biodegradable debris |
Job site debris - this price is usually absorbed by NCTS unless detailed on estimate |
$85/hr - this includes all debris as detailed |
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Fertilizing selected trees and hedges |
Root or surface fertilizing - includes watering for that application using site water |
$85/hr plus materials |
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Pruning of various hedges without thinning the interior |
Cedar hedge or shrub gets pruned for height control, form, uniform vigor and aesthetics |
Site specific - dependent on hedge size and site access for equipment when indicated |
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Pruning hedges and thinning to allow sun, air and water to penetrate the interior |
Hedge has been mismanaged or neglected and needs restoration pruning to survive |
Site specific - dependent on hedge size, hedge condition and site access for equipment when indicated |
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Vista view clearing for lake viewing |
Owner wants to see the lake better or improve site conditions and aesthetics |
This is typically done with climbers because equipment access is limited - click here |
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Removing the large wood debris from the job site |
Logs and material not suitable for chipping removed using the 6 ton crane or by any reasonable means |
50% of gross - dependent on site conditions |
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Repairing the lawn to good condition using premium topsoil and seed if appropriate for the season |
Owner does not heed warnings of potential lawn damage and wants to proceed with the project |
$85/hr plus topsoil and seed if appropriate for the season. This is FREE if NCTS does not anticipate damage. |
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Materials needed to complete the project |
Unusual charge - but common for cable, fertilizing etc. |
My cost = your cost, unless I have trouble getting the materials locally |
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Anything not detailed on this page |
Removing old fencing, truss work with crane, skylights etc. |
$85/hr for equipment and labor |
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Planting tree(s) or hedge(s) |
Reasonable sized trees or hedges - the skid steer and/or crane may be involved |
$85/hr for equipment and labor if access is good and conditions are favorable |
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Standard pruning of trees |
Crown: cleaning, reduction, lifting |
Site specific - dependent on tree size, tree condition and site access for equipment |
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Pruning trees damaged in storms or by non-professional companies |
Crown restoration pruning is a completely different level of pruning and requires skill and pruning knowledge of trees and biology. |
Site specific - dependent on tree size, tree condition and site access |
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Tree removal |
Removing a tree down to a reasonable stump height |
Site specific - dependent on tree size, tree condition and site access for tree equipment |
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Provide a professionally written report |
Usually for appraisals required by insurances, large land managers or government projects |
$85/hr for a full report - includes all the research and sampling required - click here for a sample report |
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Removing the small wood debris from the job site |
Using either the W/C 9 chipper or by any reasonable means |
35% of gross - dependent on site conditions |
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Plowing both residential and small commercial areas |
Using the 8'6" EZ-V Plow, 60" commercial blower, walk behind blower, skid steer with bucket |
$25 - $195 per push (each visit) or $850 and up per season or $85 per hour. Depends on site and equipment needed |
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Removing the stump debris from grinding stumps |
Removing dirt and chips left behind from grinding and disposing of all debris |
Typically $35/hole but depends on the size of the hole and how deep you want me to grind |
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Grinding stumps below immediate surrounding grade |
Either hand grinding, 9" wheel grinding or 36" wheel grinding |
Rates vary - typically $35 to $85/stump but variables exist |
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Wood lot management |
Kind of a vague area - there are many levels of management |
$85/hr - dependent on level of management required and site conditions for equipment |
*Rates are provided for your convenience. The actual rate will be listed on your 'Estimate Detail' and will
be specific to your project, property and site condition. All services listed in the 'service' column are
subject to the rates specified in the site condition section whether or not it is listed in the 'rate' column.
The rates are close because they are gleaned from years of experience and job analyses. It may appear
simplistic because it seems like one standard rate but I do a 'job cost' for each project no matter how
small and it all gets analyzed to provide you with the best rate I can offer.
be specific to your project, property and site condition. All services listed in the 'service' column are
subject to the rates specified in the site condition section whether or not it is listed in the 'rate' column.
The rates are close because they are gleaned from years of experience and job analyses. It may appear
simplistic because it seems like one standard rate but I do a 'job cost' for each project no matter how
small and it all gets analyzed to provide you with the best rate I can offer.