A tree question

[Taffycat]

Any pics?

Yes of course Niv... here we are, this is a compost heap

 

[floppybootstomp]

It's interesting that you mention the druid spells Flopps, because I did consider carrying out ye olde Celtic rite, of dancing naked on the compost heap, whilst chanting runic verses.

That's an interesting visual

This doesn't directly influence the growth of the tree, of course, but it does unsettle the neighbours a fair bit.

No doubt

Yes of course Niv... here we are, this is a compost heap

 

[cirianz]

Thank you for that TC
You made my day, I'm still sniggering

 

[Abarbarian]

How much have you been quoted for the job TC ?? An what diameter are the trees ??

 

[Taffycat]

How much have you been quoted for the job TC ?? An what diameter are the trees ??

The diameter of the thickest couple of branches shooting out of the main stump (which can be left alone) is approx 12" the others are much less, at about 4" approx.

Can't tell you the price yet, because we had to hold off arranging quotes for this week, as we got a bit bogged down trying to sort out which, out of a couple of other wee repair jobbies, we should prioritize - why does everything always happen at once Hopefully though, we'll get someone to take a look at the tree and quote for it next week

Thank you for that TC
You made my day, I'm still sniggering

Glad about that Ciri... there's nothing like taking part in a good nature ritual once in a while

 

[murdoch]

My Sister used a splitting axe to take a tree down in her garden recently.
Guess who got called to tidy up for her.

 

[Madxgraphics]

there's nothing like taking part in a good nature ritual once in a while

Try telling that to the old bill when they catch you peeing up against the wall after 15 pints of lager on a Friday night...

 

[Taffycat]

Try telling that to the old bill when they catch you peeing up against the wall after 15 pints of lager on a Friday night...

Anatomically speaking, I'd find that a tad difficult

 

[Madxgraphics]

Anatomically speaking, I'd find that a tad difficult

You haven't seen some of the woman that drinkl in the bozer I drink in then...hahahahaha

 

[nivrip]

Can't tell you the price yet,

When you DO get the price can you let me know verrrry gently because my trees are a LOT bigger than yours.

 

[Taffycat]

Sure thing Niv

 

[Abarbarian]

The diameter of the thickest couple of branches shooting out of the main stump (which can be left alone) is approx 12" the others are much less, at about 4" approx.

Can't tell you the price yet, because we had to hold off arranging quotes for this week, as we got a bit bogged down trying to sort out which, out of a couple of other wee repair jobbies, we should prioritize - why does everything always happen at once Hopefully though, we'll get someone to take a look at the tree and quote for it next week



Glad about that Ciri... there's nothing like taking part in a good nature ritual once in a while

Thems not trees they is twigs. Would have the lot cut down and logged in a couple of hours. Bet your quote is for over £200.

 

[Taffycat]

Thems not trees they is twigs. Would have the lot cut down and logged in a couple of hours. Bet your quote is for over £200.

Cheek! Calling our noble-though-slightly-dodgy willow a twig indeed But yes, I would think the quote would be in excess of that. Even one of those cold-caller chappies I mentioned above (you know the sort... "I'll just sit on the end of this high branch whilst I saw through it...ooops!" bods) was asking more than that... and of course, there is always the chance that the price would be "upped" afterwards (or have we watched too many of those "Rogue Traders" progs on tv? )

 

[Abarbarian]

Might be a noble willow but youd only be able to make cricket bats for midgets out of it.

If you only want them cutting down to ground level and logged up and have a set of extending ladders I'd do the job for £200. It would have to be later in the year though.

 

[Taffycat]

Gosh, what a very kind offer Abarbarian, please don't think I've been rudely ignoring you - but I've just been ill for a couple of days. If you don't mind, I will PM.

 

[murdoch]

Hold on folks!
Abarbarian, do you hold personal & public liability insurance for over £1 Million in case of an accident to yourself or Taffycats property?
If not then i suggest TC you find a qualified person that can do the job properly & safely.

TC contact your council as stated before & once you get permission to cut the trees down ask the council for a list of approved contactors.

 

[nivrip]

Do I need council permission to cut my trees back as opposed to cutting them down completely?

 

[murdoch]

Do I need council permission to cut my trees back as opposed to cutting them down completely?

Depends if your trees are covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or not.
Failure to comply & you could be fined up to £10k!!!!

 

[nivrip]

Thanks murdoch.

Failure to comply & you could be fined up to £10k!!!!

In that case I shall write to the council.

 

[Taffycat]

I'm just resurrecting this post because the tree guys came to cut down our willow today. They made an excellent job of it too - they had a large chipper, which made speedy work of the branches, spewing them out into the back of their pick-up vehicle. The rest was logged and removed, so great work. The pic was taken immediately after they left, so not had time to tidy up this bit of the garden properly yet, hence loads of fallen leaves and bits and pieces (The original willow can be seen in the pic at the beginning of this thread.)

We used a professional team - their quote was very reasonable at £211