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Author: Ben McInerney – Certificate 3 Arborist
Last modified: 10/10/2018
Getting a tree removed by a qualified and insured professional in Vermont South is not always a straight forward process. There are council regulations to deal with, a mine field of companies that are either too expensive or have no idea what tree removal they are doing.
In this article, I am going to look at why some companies charge more than others, and how to secure a better price on tree removal Vermont South by a quality tree service company to do your job at rock bottom prices.
Let’s get into it.
Every company has a different philosophy on how they what to run a profitable business. Some spend a tonne on advertising, do lots of quotes charging high prices and see what sticks.
Others are not looking to light the world on fire, but just do an honest job at fair prices for tree removal.
The trick is to know who to get to quote your job.
You may be thinking that this has to do with a person’s honesty or integrity, but this is not the case. These are just business owners who run what they see as a “premium service” and they know that some customers have different price points of what they are happy spending.
They cater to those customers.
Some people just never go with the cheapest bottle of wine at a restaurant or the cheapest quote for tree removal. Everyone is different and that’s fine. But I’m here to help you find the best deal.
There are lots of little thing to be aware of that will save you a small fortune for tree removal Vermont South, such as;
But the very best way to save money is to know who is cheap NOW!
You see all tree removal companies around [suburb] have lean and busy periods of work which actually affects how they price jobs.
A company will always charge less when they don’t have much work on as they want to win the job.
All contractors recommended have been vetted by our team and are waiting to compete for your business.
There are no hard sales and there is no obligation to hire.
Just friendly advice and great prices.
Try it for yourself.
White Horse council do allow for tree removal Vermont South without council consent.
The tree is not on the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) The tree is not on the Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO) Refer to the following link for overlays: http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Treeprotectionoverlays.html
Some local councils have a list of tree species that are exempt from any limitations on removal as they are considered a pest. If your council has and exemption list is can be found in the TPO for White Horse.
We have also listed them below if applicable.
If your council does not nominate a list of trees, then most of the time they use the default list of noxious weeds outlined at the state level of government.
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Certified arborist in the Vermont South and surrounding areas need to all abide by the Australian standards when carrying out tree management work.
These standards include:
AS 4373:2007 – Pruning of amenity trees
AS 4970-2009 – Protection of trees on development sites
AS 2303 – 2015 Tree Stock for landscape use
AS 2727 – 1997 – Chainsaws Guide to safe working practices
TRC2005A – Fell Small Trees
AS 2726.1 – 2004 Chainsaws – Safety requirements – Chainsaws for general use
AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications
AS/NZS 2210. 1:1994 Occupational protective footwear – Guide to selection, care and use
AS/NZS 4453.3: 1997 Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws – Protective
Normally there will be a small fee you will need to pay upon application.
Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from council come out to inspect your tree. They will then give their recommendation on whether the tree should stay or be removed.
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You can download an application form here
Depending on your council, it can be tough to get approved to remove a tree in Vermont South. If it’s a healthy specimen and not causing any damage to your home, then it makes it even harder.
When applying for removal you need to give a reason. Saying something like “it keeps filling the gutters with leaves” is not convincing enough argument and your application will most likely be denied.
There are however some tips and tricks to applying for council approval and winning.
In some cases your council will ask for an independent arborist report if they are undecided. This can give you the upper hand as it allows you to select which arborist you choose to assess your tree.
There are many factors that make up cost of tree lopping Vermont South. Not only the height and spread of the tree, but also its location on the property, access, surrounding buildings or fences, type of tree/ timber etc.
To get a price on what tree removal might cost you, you can view out tree removal cost guide or you can use our quick tree lopping cost calculator below.
Once you call us on 1800 252 208 or fill in the 2 minute form, we forward your details directly onto the best local tree surgeons for quoting.
In most cases they will need to get in touch with you to arrange a time to view the job before giving a firm price. Trees are tricky to price over the phone or from a photo as there are so many factors that contribute to how much the tree removal will cost.
Not happy with any of the quotes? There is no obligation to hire.
Although rare, there are times when people just aren’t ready pull the trigger and go ahead with the job, which is fine. There is no obligation to hire and you are right to keep looking or book in at a later date.
We are a growing company that aims to provide a quality service that is personal, fair and over-delivers on value and satisfaction.
We want our clients to be completely satisfied, from a small pruning jobs to a large tree removals. Our aim is to build a repeat and referral business with an impeccable reputation.
We are committed to certified arborists using the method of ‘BEST PRACTICE’. This is a technique or methodology that is accepted as superior to any alternatives for commercial or professional tree removal procedures for results that are superior to those achieved by other means.
Our expectation of a tree contractors we work with as such are to do everything in their power, using their knowledge and experience to uphold these values.
Author Biography: Ben McInerney is a certified arborist who has been practicing arboriculture since 2004. Ben ran a successful tree service business in Sydney, NSW for 8 years before selling it to a larger company. He no dedicates his time to teaching homeowners about the benefits of using a certified arborist for tree related work and also helps them find the best local tree company at the best price.
Ben holds a Certificate III in Arboriculture from TAFE NSW.
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