Cable Bracing

[Slapdash]

Hi Guys, looking to see what is the general rate for cable bracing, I have 2 insignus pines to brace, no splits, probably a 4t system but may go 8t. I am contracting in a climber to do it, it's my first time doing it so not sure what to charge. Direction re pricing would be greatly appreciated

 

[Bendroctanus]

I usually just charge the same that I would for pruning and then add in cost of materials.

 

[evo]

Time and materials, and a little bump for specialty work

 

[Bendroctanus]

Time and materials, and a little bump for specialty work

I should probably do that.

 

[macrocarpa]

I would be interested in knowing what the going rate for cabling is too. I remember discussions on treebuzz in 2009-2010 where it was said around $300 for the initial cable and $100-$200 for any additional cables. But that was a long time ago, so what would the rates be now? $500-$600 for the initial cable and $200-$300 for additional cables? It’s hard to know anymore with how expensive everything has become.

 

[Serf Life]

Time and materials, and a little bump for specialty work

Ditto. So @macrocarpa it would depend on one's rates/overhead. What we cabled when it was a pickup and dump trailer was less costly than now, even though the equipment does nothing for cabling...

 

[Njdelaney]

We usually charge around $800 for a 3/8" cable that is in the 15' or longer range. Usually it is rolled into a package price that includes end weight reduction on the limb(s) in question so that is rarely the total price. If it is a short run and/or smaller cable the price can be as low as $300