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  Mike Stapleton February 19, 2009 at 2:18pm

  according to sponds 2002 external works
  removing trees 600mm-1.5m girth £83.17 +vat+profit
  1.5-3m girth £292.20 + vat+profit
  3m + girth £755.45 +vat+profit
  removing tree stumps
  600mm-1.5m £67.70 +vat+profit
  1.5m-3m £251.58 +vat+profit
  3m + £431.28 +vat+profit
  these prices are striaght out of a priceing book 2002 hope this is of some help
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  dgeorgea February 19, 2009 at 2:29pm

  Thanks Colin,
  
  Priority will be give to those trees which are currently causing damage. Though there are two causing particular concern because they were planted in the middle of a path and now between two buildings, one is a new build.
  
  One set will cause a particular challenge, I imagine, as they are between a huge wall and a building with no easy access. If a digger was used - assumedly the quickest and cheapest option, we would probably need to look at removing some metal fencing and replacing it when finished. So I am aware that much more will need to be done than simply removing trees - repairing paths, sorting out fencing etc.
  
  What I'm looking for at the moment is a baseline figure, and if possible worst case scenario.
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  dgeorgea February 19, 2009 at 2:49pm

  Mike, thanks for this. It at least gives us a starting point for working out the cost.
  
  I'm a little unsure on who to show this too though. While I would imagine there has been some change in cost in the last 7 years I am reluctant to see information I get like this from here being used to try and get a business to lower its profit line because we have had access to inside information. Though it could help us to negotiate a discount for bulk, and possibly choosing a quiet period to get the work done.
  
  I guess among my many eccentricities I am about to develop a reputation of being a 'tree hugger'.
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  Tim Haywood February 19, 2009 at 3:36pm

  Regarding the potential replanting: Have you considered fruit or nut trees instead of ornamentals? Perhaps produce could be harvested by your 'gardener' and distributed to the residents.
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  dgeorgea February 19, 2009 at 4:24pm

  Hi Tim,
  
  Part of the original plans for the community garden included a community orchard. This was dropped though as some residents had been advised we are on brown land and may not be suited for growing food.
  
  With the authority to remove trees we will now look at getting the land tested to see what the dangers are. We do have a secure area which would be great at looking to develop a community orchard and some other ideas. We do have a lemon tree on the estate, in someones garden, so the potential is definately there.
  
  One of the things we will be looking at with a change in the gardening regime is to make the estate much more nature friendly, this will hopefully include planting aimed at supplying berries and other food stuff. Obviously what we do will depend a lot on the results of the soil samples.
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  dgeorgea February 19, 2009 at 5:48pm

  I've done some more research and around £1500 seems to be a good starting point, with additional costs possibly for those closer to buildings. It does show my initial hopes are probably not realistic, especially over a number of years.
  
  Pro Gard said:

  Price will depend on size, and location of the individual trees as colin says. I wouldnt hold any real value to the spons prices.
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  steve loftus February 19, 2009 at 7:42pm

  look into a grant for replanting of trees,i know one of my prevous jobs managed to secure a grant after the 87-88 storms. ill have a look as well
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  dgeorgea February 19, 2009 at 11:30pm

  Hi Stewart,
  
  There would be very little value in these trees, and it is extremely unlikely we will get it done free.
  
  Stuart Marler said:

  Ask around, depending on the trees, and the type, perhaps it be lot cheaper than this. As I said before, my customer got them down and away for free!
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  dgeorgea February 19, 2009 at 11:34pm

  Hi Steve,
  
  We can funding for new trees through our local Cleaner Greener Safer funding. There are also charities like Trees for Cities who we can turn to.
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 20, 2009 at 12:25am

  free? !!!!!!
  
  im surprised tree officer is agreeing to them all' being removed !!!
  
  no tpo's ?
  i guess its council owned land then? leased?
  
  or not a preservation order?
  
  usual i work on is 250-500 cutting a tree, (possibly inc removal if lots of work / ongoing) or £80 each tree