I'm considering planting 20 Arborvitae trees (Green Giants, 7-8 ft tall) and wanted to get some opinions on the cost. Here's the breakdown:
- 20 trees at $160 each totaling $3,200.
- Planting labor with topsoil costs $1,000.
- Removal of 20 existing mostly dead trees (about 15 ft tall) is also $1,000.
- Mulch adds another $150.
So, the overall total comes to $5,350.
They offer a smaller size (6-7 ft tall) for a total of $4,350. I'm based in northern New Jersey. Does this seem like a reasonable price?
3 Answers
Honestly, those prices look pretty low to me! If anything, they seem too reasonable for what you're getting. With the labor and removal included, you've got a good deal here.
That seems like a solid deal! I'm from southwest Missouri, and my employer charges about 80% of the cost of the trees, plus a minimum of $200 for planting. Considering that you're removing dead trees, you're getting a good price overall. Just make sure you keep them well-watered during the hot summer months, or they might struggle!
Good point! Proper watering makes a huge difference, especially with new trees.
I'd say it depends on how they plan to do the removal of those 15 ft trees. If they're just cutting them down and letting the stumps rot, that's fair. But if they're grinding the stumps down, then that's an excellent price! Just something to consider.
Exactly! I was surprised at how low the numbers are, considering the work involved.