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    Walked away after starting a job today

    Starting to get off topic from the original post but just want to clarify, that pic was not one of my jobs. I was helping a friend who also has a tree service. On my own jobs, if it’s no cleanup we will specify what will be done with debris, whether it’s going to be put in piles, cut up into...
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    Speaking of no-cleanups…this afternoon’s removal. Very brittle and decayed wood. If you ask me to come back and clean that up, I’m officially retired.
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    Or they decide once they see it on the ground that they now want cleanup.
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    Anyone else have any experiences similar where you put in your best effort to try and work with a customer, but ultimately decided to walk away?
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    I get it, I think many tree professionals feel that way. We’ve sort of built a reputation for hedge work though, and we have the equipment to be able to trim large hedges in areas a bucket truck can’t get or with less impact. It’s tedious but I enjoy it. This wasn’t manicuring the hedges...
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    No. I get what you’re saying though.
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    The wife is the one who signed the contract, the husband said he didn’t read it. One individual did feel the need to mention how it must be harder for me because I don’t have the proper equipment, and how someone across the street had bushes trimmed and it was 3 guys with a lift and they did a...
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    Walked away after starting a job today

    Today I terminated a contract and walked off the job after starting…not a typical experience. Here’s why. We had a contract, signed and dated, that specified exactly what was gonna be done with the hedges. Nearly an hour after we started, they come out telling me they are unhappy, why isn’t it...
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    Sometimes it’s just a Nope!

    Nothing wrong with that. If a job is going to cause you more stress then it’s worth or you don’t feel comfortable or safe about it, sometimes walking away is the best option. I feel like there needs to be a delicate balance between stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing yourself but also...
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    Root Collar Excavation/ Stem-girdling Root Pruning thread

    Great pics, and nice video @ATH, very helpful.
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    Root Collar Excavation/ Stem-girdling Root Pruning thread

    Anyone have any before and after photos of girdling root removal on large mature trees?
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    Root Collar Excavation/ Stem-girdling Root Pruning thread

    Normal passenger in a car when driving down the road: “LOL at this reel on instagram.” Arborists: “That mulch is too high”, “I could get a good TIP in that tree to prune it”, “who the f*ck did that to that tree”.
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    Root Collar Excavation/ Stem-girdling Root Pruning thread

    Was going to post a new thread and then found this which seems like an appropriate thread for the topic. At a certain point on big mature trees, does removing already established girdling roots have little to no effect or can it even be achieved without over pruning and potentially causing more...
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    Surface damage risk from a 50 ton

    Do you notify the clients that there could be the potential for some damage, or have them sign a liability waiver or include it in contract?
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    Surface damage risk from a 50 ton

    My crane contractor just got a 50 ton. I’m curious how high of a risk there is of cracks / sinking on driveways from it. Even with proper matting and setup, is it still high risk? Took much of a risk to be worth it? I watch guy’s like Reon Rounds who brings his large Grove into areas many might...
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    Potential customers who reach out, but never respond

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    Damage Clauses for Driveways, Walkways, Lawns, etc.

    Didn’t ask but I’m guessing through the garage, probably with a smaller vehicle. They currently have a boat parked on the ramp.
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    Damage Clauses for Driveways, Walkways, Lawns, etc.

    Did an estimate yesterday where the only access is bringing our tracked lift through the garage into backyard. I noticed some cracks near the doors of the garage and on the ramp that goes from the rear door to the backyard. I pointed these out and said that I couldn’t guarantee whether bringing...
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    Potential customers who reach out, but never respond

    How often do you come across someone who reaches out for an estimate via contact form or leaves you a voicemail, etc. You respond quickly (within an hour), but are never able to reach them or they just don’t respond? I had one not long ago, they left a voicemail (I wasn’t able to answer), but...
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    Texting a business card

    “If we set up an appointment I can assess the tree and property in-person and better determine the appropriate and safest way to complete the work, how does (offer a date / time) work for you?” People who aren’t arborists might just be used to seeing a big bucket truck on the side of the road...

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