A few months ago, some tree limbs fell in my backyard during a storm. Now that the snow has melted, I contacted a tree service to remove them and check the health of the remaining trees. They informed me that two of the trees are leaning a lot and should be removed because they're close enough to both my and my neighbor's houses that they could pose a hazard if they fell. I'm inclined to trust their assessment, but since the cost is estimated at $6,000 to $7,000, I'd love to hear other opinions. Here's a link to a photo of the trees I'm referring to: [https://imgur.com/a/RPEa1it](https://imgur.com/a/RPEa1it). Do these trees look like they're leaning or stressed?
3 Answers
Honestly, they don’t look like they’re leaning too much. It’s possible they could stand for a while longer. I’d suggest calling around for estimates, and look for a local small service that has its own boom lift for a better price.
I recommend getting an inspection from an ISA Certified Arborist rather than just a local tree trimming service. They have the expertise to give you a solid assessment. Once you have that, consider shopping around for quotes for the actual tree removal work. It could save you some cash!
$6-7k for those two trees seems steep, at least where I live. Getting a couple more quotes wouldn’t hurt. You might find a better deal!