Re: palm tree trimming cost? - Landlord Forum thread 333949

Re: palm tree trimming cost? by anon on April 22, 2015 @00:57

I have Mexican guys in pickups knocking at my door, leaving cards and flyers, asking me out on the sidewalk in front of my house about whether I want them to cut the palm trees/trim them. This is every few weeks, at least. I never ask prices; my wife makes all the decisions at this house.

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Re: palm tree trimming cost? by anon on April 22, 2015 @00:57	[ Reply ]

San Diego county

Re: palm tree trimming cost? by Katiekate (New York) on April 22, 2015 @08:41	[ Reply ]

If you hire someone in FL and they have no workers comp insurance...if they are injured you are totally on the hook for their "slip & fall" claim. I do not hire anyone in FL without first seeing their proof that they are legit (green card, passport, etc) AND their insurance cover sheet. I've heard of too many "accidents" that resulted in a homeowner unable to get any insurance because of the claim against their homeowners policy.

Re: palm tree trimming cost? by J (FL) on April 22, 2015 @09:23	[ Reply ]

Katie, I hear you, but this is a well known established company...that is part of what is pushing the price up. I'm sure if I picked up some of those guys standing around in front of Home Depot I could get this done for $100.

Re: palm tree trimming cost? by Katiekate (New York) on April 22, 2015 @15:08	[ Reply ]

Oh...I was posting in reply to the guy that thought hiring the Mexicans who pull up in a truck was a good idea.

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Re: palm tree trimming cost? by Robert on May 31, 2021 @04:42	[ Reply ]

Does passport really essential, knowing if they're legit? Just asking.

Re: palm tree trimming cost? by Anonymous on April 22, 2015 @10:14	[ Reply ]

What Katie said (as usual)--a bonded, licensed, insured tree company will charge that much--guys from out front of Hell Depot, not so much, but it's on you--palm crown trimming is dangerous--google accidents and deaths to palm tree trimmers annually. Also, the actual arborist will do a complete clean up. Guys from Home Depot? Well, will they be responsible for stuff that falls on your neighbor's roof, or on utility lines? Also, the arborist will do a haul away--you can't leave that stuff for municipal pickup.

Re: palm tree trimming cost? by J (FL) on April 22, 2015 @10:27	[ Reply ]

You actually can leave the fronds for pickup here on "yard waste day" in this county...but they have to be bundled with twine and cut below a certain length...I am going to pay the pros to do it this time, this is one task I don't enjoy doing myself.