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Old 20th December 2007, 01:22 PM   #13 (permalink)
TrevMcRev
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Default Re: Would you climb this palm?

John, my tip is you wont get this job.

Your aware of the hazard involved. If you quote to do this properly and safely you"ll be way out priced by some chump with no idea.

You need to make the customer very aware of the risks involved with this tree and would may happen if done with out a crane. Position them so that they prefer to pay the extra for you to do it safely so they only compare quotes based on the same method. Point out everything that could go wrong and what the result/damage/injury/cost would be.

If you take on the risk you must have reward.

If they dont value your safety and just want a cheap job let some other clown do it, find out when, and take the video camera!
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