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How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Tree
How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Tree In Essex
Tree Removal Cost Essex
Firstly the height of your tree is one factor an Essex tree company will asses, also the size of the crown (the leafy part of the tree). The trunk diameter is the second part of a tree to check as this affects the weight of the tree a lot and also the price as a tree company can load typically 1.5 ton on a standard tree truck.
A solution some customers like is to keep the logs which enable the tree company to lower the price and the customer can use or sell the logs at their own leisure.
The next things to look out for are phones wires, power lines etc which can drastically affect the price since it will normally double the time involved to safely remove the tree without causing damage to expensive phone wires and power lines. Buildings like houses and sheds will also increase the price as specialists lowering equipment will be needed and again time can double to remove the tree.
Some trees will be protected under a TPO or conservation order which will require consent from your local authority to perform work on your tree, you can request this yourself which can be quicker than asking a tree company to do it on your behalf. It can take up to 6 weeks for a local authority to process your request so be patient and plan ahead.
There are various species of trees in Essex which can affect the price of a tree removal, for example hawthorn trees may cost a little more than a similar size silver birch as the thorns can make them a little tricky. You have hardwood and softwood species which affect the trees weight and the more a tree weights the more it costs to remove.
Here is a small list of different types of trees:
Hardwoods are heavier than softwood trees.
Hardwood
Oak, Hawthorn, Ash, Cherry, Elm, Hazel, Maple, Beech, Silver Birch, Horse Chestnut, Eucalyptus, Hornbeam,
Softwood
Spruce, Cedar, Pine, Monkey Puzzle, Cypress, Yew, Fir, Hemlock, Larch, Conifer
Stump Removal Costs In Essex
If you require stump removal then the diameter, species of tree, obstructions all affect the price of stump removal in Essex.