New and Confused

TraumaManiac

Hi everyone,

I have been doing a lot of research on starting a Tree Removal Service, but there is not very much information available. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I live in CT and have been removing trees for different people (i.e. family, friends, and friends of friends) as a way for my parents to provide heat to the house. I have cut all sizes alive and dead and not really new to the fundementals of tree removal. I'm 25 years old and really interested in starting my on tree removal company as a weekend job along with my normal job schedule.

Does anyone have any suggestions on books, sites or overall experience with the position that I am currently in?

Thanks,

Corey

Brodie

Hi TraumaManiac, and welcome to the forum

Your right there is not a whole lot of information out there. I was in a similar position to you about a year ago so ill share what I can of what I've learnt.

First off you want to make sure you are following all laws regarding tree work that these days is unfortunately one of the most important things in business.
Its good that you have had previous experience that is a big help in this industry. I also started out doing the odd tree job for friends and family and then by word of mouth business started to grow they told people I was doing a good job and as a result clients started coming in with absolutely no advertisement.

One of the main questions I am asked is will you take away the waste from the tree that may become a bit expensive for someone doing this job only on weekends so id suggest you either get to know a local tree company that you can call to do your chipping and stump grinding or hire the equipment and do it your self.

Get yourself a good ground worker. A really good one is worth more than you think and often undervalued but get a good one and it will make jobs that much easier.

Apart from everything said above just stay safe no tree is worth you life, limb or health.

TraumaManiac

Thanks for the reply. Its nice to hear that there is another person that was in the same position as i am.

TreeSpecialist

And get yourself some real insurance. Not landscape insurance but general liability insurance that covers tree work.

Don't take every tree job offered. Learn to inspect trees for hazards before climbing.

I've walked away from a great many removal jobs that were too dangerous - some of which wound up hurting the climbers when the trees fell over while they were still in the tree.

Tree removal can be one of the most dangerous aspects of the tree industry - be careful - one slip up can cost you your life - and ruin the insurance rates for the rest of us.

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