School me on Tree Removal

[Plainolme]

Ok,
I need some branches removed and a tree taken down. I need this to be legit and not some Bozo with a chainsaw. I know that Licensed Tree Experts are licensed through the DNR. In order to get the license you must have experience and liability and property damage insurance. Is there anything else I should be looking for? Also, does any have a business here or a recommendation? Thanks!

 

[BUFF7MM]

My future SiL works for Bartlett in the Baltimore area, not sure of their rates tho.

 

[t84a]

I've used these guys several times. I'm not sure if they service your area.

http://apptreeservice.com/home/2553147

 

[gre24ene]

A buddy owns www.unlimbitedtreeservice.com/ He is a fellow DC Fireman. I have never used him but from what I hear he is GTG.

 

[SRD]

The guy I normally use isn't licensed or insured so I won't recommend him..Going by the addy in your sig,WD Olsen (Dan)or CK Abbott (Buzzy) for legit.

 

[reddobie0]

I have used Barton's tree service in Crofton. Ed the owner is great guy. I paid him for the day and they were here well past any other tree service would've been.

https://www.facebook.com/Bartons-Tree-Care-311778518880275/timeline/?ref=stream

 

[K31]

Do you want the stump ground? Do you wan the wood hauled away? Cut into fireplace sized chunks? Is the location going to require special equipment? These are all things that are going to affect the price and limit who will/can do it. Have neighbors who also need tree work? Maybe you can work a deal.

The people we use seem cheaper but you kind of have to wait until they have more than one job in an area to make it worthwhile for them to come to you.

 

[Plainolme]

The guy I normally use isn't licensed or insured so I won't recommend him..Going by the addy in your sig,WD Olsen (Dan)or CK Abbott (Buzzy) for legit.

Yeah I am the sadme but I have a MASSIVE branch that extends completely over the neighbors house. Needless to say, I need legit.

 

[gre24ene]

PM me your info and I will pass it on.

 

[rseymorejr]

Maybe the storm this weekend will take it down for you

 

[outrider58]

My future SiL works for Bartlett in the Baltimore area, not sure of their rates tho.

Bartlett is a national corp. I've had lots of friends and family work for them. Licensed, bonded and insured. No worries there.

 

[mark71211]

Maybe the storm this weekend will take it down for you

I was just thinking the same thing

 

[traveller]

Maybe the storm this weekend will take it down for you

And then your homeowners insurance pays for it



How much do you like your neighbor anyway ?

 

[outrider58]

And then your homeowners insurance pays for it



How much do you like your neighbor anyway ?

...and if any lands in your neighbor's yard, it's his problem.

 

[kenpo333]

Anyone for the eastern shore . Need about 5000sf of mostly pine.

 

[shooter56]

I'm sure Unlimbited does fine work but I did not like their high pressure sales pitch tactic. They were in my neighborhood doing work on another property and one of their "salesmen" went door to door to all the other homes offering their services. We all have 2 acre wooded lots. I do my own tree work including climbing but decided to play along. They first quoted an astronomical price but then later in the conversation the price came down and the pressure to do the work went up. I finally had to become assertive and nearly about to get rude to get them to leave. May not be their normal way of doing business but that was my experience.

 

[Oday450]

I have used Barton's tree service in Crofton. Ed the owner is great guy. I paid him for the day and they were here well past any other tree service would've been.

https://www.facebook.com/Bartons-Tree-Care-311778518880275/timeline/?ref=stream

Have just had Ed Barton remove 5 trees and trim 6 others. Excellent job, great rates, and a great cleanup job. Highly recommended.

 

[BigDaddy]

Bay Tree Service gave me the best price. I would get a couple prices from people who are recommended here.
I am near you.

 

[slowpoke]

Call Bob Lester, based in Pasadena. Not cheap, but reasonable, and insured. Knows his stuff.

http://www.boblestertreeservice.com/

 

[Plainolme]

My future SiL works for Bartlett in the Baltimore area, not sure of their rates tho.

Thanks! I just shot them an e-mail requesting a quote.