Approx Cost of Tree Removal (Carmel: real estate, power lines, HOA)

[ImmerLernen]

Attached is a photo from a current real estate listing in Carmel, IN. If we were to buy a place like this, we'd probably want/need to remove a tree from the back yard. I hate parting with mature trees, so I would try to keep the one on the far right-hand side of the photo, but the one in the center would probably need to go (we would want to add a pool, plus that tree seems a bit close to the house for our taste). About how much would you say removing such a large tree would cost? Anything else to consider?

[QuilterChick]

Looks (from the picture) like you should have them professionally removed -- both trees closest to the house -- and, also have the stumps removed fully, which means having them ground up. I had that done here at my house in the backyard for safety reasons, plus they are a mess in the fall, cost was approx. $2300 including grinding the stumps.

Another reason to get rid of those trees is safety -- they could fall on your house in a storm.

[ImmerLernen]

Originally Posted by QuilterChick

Looks (from the picture) like you should have them professionally removed -- both trees closest to the house -- and, also have the stumps removed fully, which means having them ground up. I had that done here at my house in the backyard for safety reasons, plus they are a mess in the fall, cost was approx. $2300 including grinding the stumps.

Another reason to get rid of those trees is safety -- they could fall on your house in a storm.

Thank you! Yes, we'd definitely have them professionally removed, including the stumps ground.

Would you think $2300 would be about the cost for both of those trees (or did you have more/fewer removed)?

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by ImmerLernen

Attached is a photo from a current real estate listing in Carmel, IN. If we were to buy a place like this, we'd probably want/need to remove a tree from the back yard. I hate parting with mature trees, so I would try to keep the one on the far right-hand side of the photo, but the one in the center would probably need to go (we would want to add a pool, plus that tree seems a bit close to the house for our taste). About how much would you say removing such a large tree would cost? Anything else to consider?

The price for one tree removal where pool would be put in should not exceed $1,000-1,500. Also, the other trees do not appear close to the house at all. I have 80-90 ft trees near my house and just have them regularly trimmed and maintained, as they save me huge dollars in the summer on reduced electricity costs due to less AC demand.

[QuilterChick]

Originally Posted by ImmerLernen

Thank you! Yes, we'd definitely have them professionally removed, including the stumps ground.

Would you think $2300 would be about the cost for both of those trees (or did you have more/fewer removed)?

We had two trees looking exactly like the ones you want taken down, and they were in the back yard also. However, prices for work in So. Calif. is most likely a lot more than here in the Western NC mountains. Regardless, it needs to be done. You should have a few 'tree men' come out and give you quotes.

[indy_317]

Depending on any HOA rules, you can figure out how you want to deal with the situation. I had three large trees on the east side. They had huge nuts and just caused a huge mess in the yard. One was likely three stories tall. I had no HOA/covenants plus I had a wood burning stove. All I did was have them downed as they were near power lines and I wanted it done safely. I called around and hired the cheapest company with insurance, who wasn't a steal but they were fairly well known. They knocked them down, I took a week and my own time and cut them to size (they weren't thick trees at all).

If you can handle the wood, you can just have them downed, then either have them cut them into sections (16-17"). You can then offer the wood uncut on Craigslist or whatever. There are still a lot of wood burners out there looking for free wood. If you really want to get it gone and have an tow-hitch on a vehicle, go get a wood splitter and split it. People come out of the woodwork for free and already split firewood.

Also, if you plan on putting in a pool, just call a few companies and ask them how they handle stumps. It might be something the pool company can deal with on their end, possibly cheaper than the tree company.

$2,300 seems really high. I didn't pay no where near that much, and even if I had them take the wood it might have doubled the costs. I didn't have them do the stumps either.

[junebug_77]

I had two taken down in So Illinois a few years ago for about $2,500 for both. It can vary widely of course, but it's probably safe to plan to $2k.

[OneDawg]

Originally Posted by ImmerLernen

Attached is a photo from a current real estate listing in Carmel, IN. If we were to buy a place like this, we'd probably want/need to remove a tree from the back yard. I hate parting with mature trees, so I would try to keep the one on the far right-hand side of the photo, but the one in the center would probably need to go (we would want to add a pool, plus that tree seems a bit close to the house for our taste). About how much would you say removing such a large tree would cost? Anything else to consider?

Well it's cheaper to remove it than having it fall on the house!

[OneDawg]

Originally Posted by ImmerLernen

Attached is a photo from a current real estate listing in Carmel, IN. If we were to buy a place like this, we'd probably want/need to remove a tree from the back yard. I hate parting with mature trees, so I would try to keep the one on the far right-hand side of the photo, but the one in the center would probably need to go (we would want to add a pool, plus that tree seems a bit close to the house for our taste). About how much would you say removing such a large tree would cost? Anything else to consider?

Well it's cheaper to remove it than having it fall on the house! Keep the shredded wood for ground cover, just not next to the house - it attracts critters.