9/25/2024 update: Real Tree Guys removed a second dead pin oak tree that was super tall! My husband planted this oak tree about 30+ years ago and it was dangerously close to taking out our restroom and part of the master bath, and/or our deck. Especially since we had sustained and gusting winds up to 40 MPH the other day. A team of about 10 men came out, assessed the "path forward" and tied parts of the dead tree to other trees and started sawing. There was a massive crash when it came down! Honestly, it was a loud and somewhat chaotic with all the sawing, guys running around at times (making me think someone got hurt, but that was not the case, thank goodness!) For whatever reason, my husband wanted the large stump pieces, and they moved them from the tree's location near our fire pit outside. There were quite a few large pieces from the tree! The man I interacted with was very polite. They did not trash the yard with litter, and they returned with a shredder (is that the correct term?) to chip the wood for hubs to use in our garden. We felt this massive tree removal was a good value at just under 3K. We have such peace of mind now that tree is gone!
The only drawbacks were in scheduling. I think they said they would come out Friday, then changed to Saturday, then said a death in the family precluded them from coming Saturday. At least they were staying in touch, though! Then, Sunday, a random guy shows up outside our back fence, saying "I'm contracted with the tree company, and I wanted to see the tree before we come out tomorrow." Because he didn't let us know he was coming by, it was off putting. I asked him his name, and he told me and said "I rang the doorbell," which was good; however, I couldn't hear it when I was on our deck. Regardless of these couple of hitches, Real Tree Guys did a great job and I appreciate their hard work! read more