Tree Trimming Cost

You must have heard about the old saying "trim trees anytime your saw is sharp." This saying might be true to some extent, but not completely. You should know two things before trimming trees, viz, when to trim and how to trim. Pruning small shrubs or herbs can be done at home but big trees need trimming only by expert trimmers. When you fail to take care of the trees planted at your home, they either grow enormous or fall due to weak stems or become unproductive after a certain period. The cost involved in hiring a professional trimmer is not much when compared to the benefits you get after trimming the tree. Furthermore, it's also important to know why timely trimming is necessary. We explain you the details in the next paragraphs.

Importance of Tree Trimming

• Trimming or pruning keeps trees strong and healthy. It increases the longevity of trees and makes them disease free.
• Trimming tree properly lessens the chances of dead or broken branches from falling. Heavy branches when fall over roofs of houses and boundaries have the ability to damage them completely.
• Trimming is also essential for eliminating the fragile and dry parts of the tree.
• Pruning is necessary for healthy growth of trees. Trimming trees timely enhances foliage growth.
• It makes trees productive with new growth of leaves, flowers and fruits.
• Trimming renders proper shape to trees and prevents uneven spreading of branches.
• Pruning also removes damaged and diseased parts of plants. When the infected parts are removed, plants gain vigor and stamina to sustain themselves for years after years.

Tree Trimming Cost

While calculating tree trimming cost, the height of the tree and additional utility costs are also taken into consideration. Read the following points to get an idea of the expenses involved.

• Trimming a 25 to 30 feet high tree would cost around US $75 - US $450. This cost is assumed without clearance cost of utilities. Mulberry, Dogwood, and Olive are included in this category.
• Trees like Black Alder, Crabapple and Black Gum involve higher prices, which range from US $150 - US $880. This price is also exclusive of obstacle clearance.
• Trees growing more than 60 feet involve greater expenditures. Trimming prices of Red Oak, Locust, Pine trees, Bur Oak, American Ash, Sugar Maple, etc range from US $200 to US $1,000 or more.

Things to be Included
The entire process of trimming involves cutting the stump, chipping small branches and chopping the trunk (optional). This is followed by clearing the trimmed parts. Removing the stump and chopping the trunk require wood splitters. Separate machines are used by trimmers to clean the debris. Immense care is taken while pruning and cutting big trees so that they do not block open spaces or fall over electric wires.

Additional Costs
The average cost of grinding small stumps is US $75, whereas for large stumps the price ranges from US $170 - US $300. Clearing debris and hauling enormous wooden trunks will incur an expense of US $350 or more. Professional trimmers might charge you on per hour basis which can be US $60 - US $150/hr. You can also hire reputed arborists from other places. In such cases you have to bear his travel expenses as well. Consulting agencies are also there, where experts analyze the condition of tress and suggest the right technique for trimming. You have to pay approximately US $125 per hour to access such services.

I hope you have now understood the importance of tree trimming and got a fair idea about the expenditure involved. However, the necessity of hiring professionals arises only when big trees are to be pruned. You can take it as a DIY project for small shrubs and ornamental plants present in your garden. All you need is a pruning machine and a scissor to trim the plants. Make it a point to trim the trees periodically and notice the difference in the beauty of your garden.