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U-Clean Tree Service: Save 80% on Tree Trimming & Felling (Columbia, Winnsboro and surrounding Midlands, SC)
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Licensed in Forest Acres and surrounding areas
offered in person
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Services Offered:
- Tree Trimming
- Tree Felling
- Stump Grinding
- Storm Damage
- Deadfall Cleanup
- Brush Clearing (bush hogging)
- Forestry Mulching
- Land Clearing
- Beach Cleaning (sand sifting, rock and weed removal)
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Here's the short description of my services:
I offer both full-service, and U-Clean services. What is "U-Clean"? The concept is simple. I cut, you clean. If you're an able-bodied person, why pay a crew to clean up after trimming or felling a few trees? If you have a fireplace or an outdoor fire pit, or a place on your property for the branches to naturally decompose (branches and leaves make a great habitat for fireflies, lizards, and other fun and helpful wildlife) why not keep the wood and save yourself a lot of money? I have a forestry bucket truck with a 75' reach, which is more than enough to reach the top of most trees. It has an insulated boom so I can trim around power lines, over houses, etc. If a tree is in your way, chances are I can help. By taking care of the cleanup the homeowner can save about 80% over the cost of having a full service crew do the same job. On average, it's about $1,000 per tree for a full-service crew, while I'm usually $200-$250 per tree for a multi-tree job.
I give free estimates and I'm happy to come meet you in person after 5pm or on the weekend (I realize most people work 8-5 M-F).
I can also handle full-service jobs (which includes felling and complete removal and disposal of the tree) if you're willing to spend a little more to save yourself the hassle of cleanup. Some of my happiest customers are those who pull up a lawn chair and cooler and watch me do all the work!
If I'm not suited for the job I have the names of a few larger (and very reputable) companies that you can reach out to.
NOTE: Please text or call if possible. I'm MUCH more responsive by phone than by email. Hard to check email when you're 75' up in a tree.
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Here's a detailed description of my services with answers to the common questions I get:
Unfortunately DIY homeowners can't simply rent a bucket truck and trim their own trees. If they could, home maintenance like tree trimming (not to mention gutter cleaning) would be a lot easier for the average homeowner to do themselves ... but the average homeowner doesn't have a CDL license required to drive a bucket truck or the skill to operate the bucket safely. Which is why you can't simply go down to Home Depot and rent one.
So what's the alternative when you need a few trees trimmed? Hiring a full-service tree company can cost $1,000 or more ... PER TREE!
This is because to make it worth their time they have to be able to make a profit after paying their 3+ person crew and driving 2+ vehicles to the property. Usually this includes a bucket truck and a box truck towing a chipper. If the entire tree needs to be removed there's often a third vehicle towing a trailer with a skidsteer and possibly a dump truck or dump trailer to load the tree waste into.
Cleanup also takes the majority of the time. Potentially turning a 4 hour trimming job into a multi-day project.
Then there's also the added cost of disposing of the wood waste. Tree trimmers often have to pay by the pound to dispose of their trees. This results in the unscrupulous tactic of driving out into the woods (often onto private property) and illegally dumping the trees.
If you do hire a full-service crew, please make sure you understand what they are doing with their wood waste. Don't support illegal dumping!
Ok, so how much does it cost? Obviously this is heavily dependent on the situation and the work you need done. If the tree is close to power lines or buildings the cost is higher because the risk is higher and limbs have to be dropped in small pieces or rigged and lowered with ropes, both of which take longer. The cost also goes up on uneven terrain. If your tree is on a steep hillside you might need speciality equipment like a spider lift (which can be rented) or a climber. I have relationships with the local rental companies and I work with multiple tree climbers in the Columbia area. So regardless of the complexity of your situation I have the knowledge and experience to help you understand what needs to be done to safely tackle your tree job.
Since every job is different, most tree service professionals are reluctant to provide site-unseen bids. I'm the same way. However, here are a few example scenarios to give you a rough estimate.
Need a few branches cut down that are hanging over your roof and clogging your gutters? Or do you have a dead "widowmaker" limb that is making you nervous?** This starts at $100.
There are also situations where trees are healthy, but a nuisance. And example would be when you have limbs scratching your car as you pull down your driveway. Fixing this problem also starts at $100.
Need an entire tree cut down? This is obviously a bigger job and often requires special rigging to lower the limbs and 3 foot sections of trunk safely to the ground. This takes longer and starts at $250-500 depending on the size of the tree and difficulty of the job.
These are just example prices, and those prices assume the homeowner will handle the cleanup. Ultimately I'd need to come out and look at your job before quoting you an actual price. And I'm happy to come bid your job for free.
Please keep in mind, I do have a $300 minimum. Which is mostly because my bucket truck literally gets between 3 and 4 miles per gallon. If your job is less than $300 I can probably still help you, I'd just need to try to schedule you when I'm already in the area. Or, maybe your neighbor also needs a little tree work? I'm also happy to do small $100 jobs if the job is near my home, which is in Winnsboro near Lake Wateree State Park.
And remember, I'm also happy to bid full-service jobs where the homeowner never lifts a finger. In fact, it often turns out that my full-service price is low enough that homeowners ultimately decide to save their backs and have me handle the entire job. So give me a call (or text) and I'll set up a time to come give you a bid.
Sincerely,
Tyler Youngblood
**Remember, a dead branch or tree is the homeowners responsibility to remove. Often claims caused by a dead or dying tree will not be covered by your insurance. If a dead branch falls on your car (or worse, your neighbors car), its often not covered. If a dead tree gets blown down on your house by a storm its also often not covered. However, if a storm damages a healthy tree, it's usually covered and considered a no-fault claim.
And, as a thank-you for reading this entire ad in it's entirety, here's a tip that could save you thousands: If you do have a claim from a healthy tree, take lots of pictures documenting the state of the tree right after the incident (showing healthy leaves). Often, especially with named storms, it can take weeks for a busy adjuster to get to your claim. By which point even a healthy tree would look dead. So protect yourself with good photos if you have a healthy tree claim.