hello

jason green · 28th January 2008, 08:18 PM

im new to this site. how is everyone doing? i have a problem with taking down a certain tree, i have no climbing gear, but i have a variety of beginer saws. so heres the deal, theres a tree in a confined area on the side of a house that needs to be taken out, what is the best way to do it with as little damage as possible? if anyone thats knows there stuff on tree's, please write me back thank you!

-jason

here are a couple pics of th tree.

newguy18 · 28th January 2008, 09:37 PM

Jason your best bet is to hire a pro.DO NOT ATTEMPT THAT TREE YOUR SELF.YOU CAN BE KILLED.

Therrin · 28th January 2008, 09:42 PM

Jason,

Thanks for posting.

My advice to you is twofold...

Find a local climber and hire him to do it. Make sure it's someone who's at the very least insured. Liscenced and running a business or already working for a company would be great.

You don't want to tackle that on your own, especially not without training and equipment. It *IS* a confined area, and you're thinking about it wrong.
You shouldn't think as "what's as little damage I can get away with". The way to think is "how can I get this done properly, with NO damage at all?"

Since you haven't shown a picture far enough back, we can't see just what kind of a confined space it is. I wouldn't even attempt to give you advice on doing the actual job. It's dangerous, could prove to be fatal, or at the very least, leave you with costly repairs.

Please find someone qualified, even find a couple quotes if you want, and be willing to shell out a little bit for a propper job.

jason green · 28th January 2008, 09:57 PM

i have done this before, in front of the tree is a bush and some plants , so i was thinking if take off the branches over the roof first, then move on to the main part of the tree, taking little sections at a time and have them fall south of the house where it will hit the bush. he said just as long as it doesnt hit the house we will be fine. i have plenty of room south of the house. im just going to trim the bush in front of the house first to give me more work room. and take off piece by piece.

Ekka · 28th January 2008, 10:50 PM

You said you have no climbing gear, so how do you intend to do it?

jason green · 28th January 2008, 11:03 PM

i intend to get on the roof to cut the overlaying branches away from the roof. and then work from there. i have done a job like this alone, took me a while but i did it sucessfully wisth nothing damaged. i have a ten foot pole saw, and ten foot electric pole saw. so im just asking to see if you give me tips besides not doing it, i mean i understand where your coming from dont get me wrong. and i plan to fell the branches south of the house it will hit the fence and a bush but the fence is easily fixable. and alos, id like to know what kind of training you did..because im really interested in learning. thanks alot.

-jason

Ekka · 28th January 2008, 11:17 PM

Sounds like you have it worked out, just pull the branches away from the house. Set a rope high and make the right cut.

jason green · 28th January 2008, 11:23 PM

yeah i have a 100ft rope, and i dont care if i mess the fence up, just not the house, have a few weeks before he wants me to make a stab at it, so im just thinking it out carefully, and avoid any mistakes, so im not going to rush nothing. just take little by little off till i have a clear shot at the main branch itself. and great vids on youtube!! looks fun and scary.

thanks

-jason

shaggs · 31st January 2008, 03:00 PM

Hello Jason and welcome,
Your enthusiasm is great to see. I would have to agree with Therrin though where he said to get a local pro in. You could work as a groundie for him and split costs. He would have equipment and do it MUCH faster with NO damage (hopefully!). The experience you would get in that short time will assist you greatly with other jobs to come. Keep your eyes and ears open and take it all in. You will be exposed to techniques you may have never thought of. I myself often find different ways of doing things with Ekkas videos or those on you tube etc (Some how NOT to do it!!!).
Dont want to sound like your mum, but remember PPE! With NO damage to the house or bushes the you may find that you are referred by the owner with a good name. Great! Free advertising. But if you break something it can really work against you.
If you feel confident and get some gear, at least have someone there with you.
Good luck and look forward to hearing the outcome.

28th January 2008, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,611	Re: hello Jason your best bet is to hire a pro.DO NOT ATTEMPT THAT TREE YOUR SELF.YOU CAN BE KILLED. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

28th January 2008, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: hello Jason, Thanks for posting. My advice to you is twofold... Find a local climber and hire him to do it. Make sure it's someone who's at the very least insured. Liscenced and running a business or already working for a company would be great. You don't want to tackle that on your own, especially not without training and equipment. It IS a confined area, and you're thinking about it wrong. You shouldn't think as "what's as little damage I can get away with". The way to think is "how can I get this done properly, with NO damage at all?" Since you haven't shown a picture far enough back, we can't see just what kind of a confined space it is. I wouldn't even attempt to give you advice on doing the actual job. It's dangerous, could prove to be fatal, or at the very least, leave you with costly repairs. Please find someone qualified, even find a couple quotes if you want, and be willing to shell out a little bit for a propper job. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

28th January 2008, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
jason green I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: california Posts: 4	Re: hello i have done this before, in front of the tree is a bush and some plants , so i was thinking if take off the branches over the roof first, then move on to the main part of the tree, taking little sections at a time and have them fall south of the house where it will hit the bush. he said just as long as it doesnt hit the house we will be fine. i have plenty of room south of the house. im just going to trim the bush in front of the house first to give me more work room. and take off piece by piece.

28th January 2008, 10:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	Re: hello You said you have no climbing gear, so how do you intend to do it? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th January 2008, 11:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
jason green I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: california Posts: 4	Re: hello i intend to get on the roof to cut the overlaying branches away from the roof. and then work from there. i have done a job like this alone, took me a while but i did it sucessfully wisth nothing damaged. i have a ten foot pole saw, and ten foot electric pole saw. so im just asking to see if you give me tips besides not doing it, i mean i understand where your coming from dont get me wrong. and i plan to fell the branches south of the house it will hit the fence and a bush but the fence is easily fixable. and alos, id like to know what kind of training you did..because im really interested in learning. thanks alot. -jason

28th January 2008, 11:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	Re: hello Sounds like you have it worked out, just pull the branches away from the house. Set a rope high and make the right cut. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th January 2008, 11:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
jason green I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: california Posts: 4	Re: hello yeah i have a 100ft rope, and i dont care if i mess the fence up, just not the house, have a few weeks before he wants me to make a stab at it, so im just thinking it out carefully, and avoid any mistakes, so im not going to rush nothing. just take little by little off till i have a clear shot at the main branch itself. and great vids on youtube!! looks fun and scary. thanks -jason

31st January 2008, 03:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 461	Re: hello Hello Jason and welcome, Your enthusiasm is great to see. I would have to agree with Therrin though where he said to get a local pro in. You could work as a groundie for him and split costs. He would have equipment and do it MUCH faster with NO damage (hopefully!). The experience you would get in that short time will assist you greatly with other jobs to come. Keep your eyes and ears open and take it all in. You will be exposed to techniques you may have never thought of. I myself often find different ways of doing things with Ekkas videos or those on you tube etc (Some how NOT to do it!!!). Dont want to sound like your mum, but remember PPE! With NO damage to the house or bushes the you may find that you are referred by the owner with a good name. Great! Free advertising. But if you break something it can really work against you. If you feel confident and get some gear, at least have someone there with you. Good luck and look forward to hearing the outcome.

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