I have 4 or 5 mature oaks on the side of my house. I want some of them trimmed back, possibly dropped entirely. I noticed some of them the leaves look wilted and blackish.
I would just hire to get them on the ground and then I’d cut and keep the wood.
Any idea how much we’re talking here? Hundreds? Thousands?
Lots of places will do a quote for free. That will give you a more accurate price estimate. I just had one large elm taken down, hauled away, and the stump ground up for $2275 plus tax. They did a great job, quickly in and out, and nice clean up. BUT they did leave the stump grindings. I feel like they should have taken that too for the price.
I’ve had 4 mature Ash trees taken down and removed over the last few years. (St Paul). This place was nearly 1/2 of what other tree services quoted. Great work too!
http://www.ivanstreeservice.com/
-J.
I own a chainsaw but no guarantees LOL
I have 4 or 5 mature oaks on the side of my house. I want some of them trimmed back, possibly dropped entirely. I noticed some of them the leaves look wilted and blackish.
I would just hire to get them on the ground and then I’d cut and keep the wood.
Any idea how much we’re talking here? Hundreds? Thousands?
I was quote about 2K per a tree if then needed to be climbed.
I will DM you my tree guy contact.
Everyone seems to be around $2k per tree. My guy can in at $850. Worth a call. 
-J.
Kens Tree Service in East Bethel 763-754-7667. Tell Ken I sent you and work with his former BIL. He is fair and does a nice job. I used him a number of years ago if I recall correctly he charged me less than 2k to drop two or three trees cut and grind the stumps and trim several others. I’m sure costs have gone up like everything else.
If they are not licensed and bonded (insured) proceed at your own personal risk.
I have had a few door nocks and winter trims done for next to nothing. They all claimed to be bonded (insured).
I had Rainbow Tree trim the Green Ash that runs partly over the top of my house. Rainbow is already doing the chemical treatment on my Green Ash. City I live in helps with a discounted rate on the treatment. The treatment is working … Rainbow tree trim was pricey, but man they did a great professional job.
Best was this late spring. A city crew came down the street and trimmed up all the big trees that had branches hanging over the street. They did a nice job to balance out the project too. Not often you get something without paying extra (can’t say it was free, by property tax statement would prove that).
Oak trees are best trimmed in the winter dormant months. They say to avoid April, May, and June for sure. Others say trim November – March to prevent disease. I would talk to an arborist if you are looking to trim the trees. Removing them … I suppose whenever you have the money to pay the bill.
If they are not licensed and bonded (insured) proceed at your own personal risk.
This is important for sure!
Thanks all! That is some solid starter info. I will be calling some of your leads.
Just wanted to update this thread. I had Ivan’s Tree Service out today and was impressed. Very fair price and good work. Let’s just say I will have firewood for a long time.
Thanks for the recommendation, Jon!
Good to get it done now. Looking around the NE metro late summer and early fall … one can quickly see that any untreated green ash is infected and is either dying or dead. Tree services will be extremely busy the next few years on green ash trees.
I was in awe watching the guy 80 ft in the air while handling a running chainsaw and multiple ropes. Not to mention there was a breeze and the trees were swaying a little bit at times. Truly amazing skill (and brave!)
BTW they all did have oak wilt.
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