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20th August 2007, 10:36 AM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: california
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|  how to estimate palms
can anyone tell me what is the best way to estimate trimming and cutting palms, thank you
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20th August 2007, 10:56 AM
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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How long it will take, how big they are and how much mess there is. Generally this is the most competative yet worst job.
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20th August 2007, 11:07 AM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: california
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how much those the average person charge for a palm tree to be trimp, thank you for taking the time to read and answer this post... do you know if there is a book or a such thing to help me estimate on the arbor buss....or what is the best way to learn how to estimate |
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20th August 2007, 11:27 AM
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| Over mature heritage tree  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK
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I'm just a builder but same applies: As Eric said, Estimate how many hours to do the job x your hourly rate + extra labour. Add removal of waste. Add overheads like fuel, insurances, office, gear and equipment. Add a bit for profit. If you don't get the job go a bit lower next time. If you do get it and loose money, go a bit higher next time. If all goes well you are in the ballpark.
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20th August 2007, 12:16 PM
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| Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane
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| LOL Couldn't have said it better. There's no real rule, it's not like walking into a shop and buying 100' of rope @ 0.10c a foot = $10.00 Everyone's skills, speed, equipment, overheads vary.
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20th August 2007, 02:50 PM
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| Moderator - Previously known as JayD  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia
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The next thing is guesstimating the amount of bulk waste you will get from various size heads a little more tricky.
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