Removing dead, hazardous or unwanted trees can be very difficult, dangerous and time consuming. When done by a professional service, it can also be very costly.

The cost to remove a tree can be based on a number of factors and can vary greatly. It's always best to shop around and get estimates from multiple services before making a final decision.

The complexity of the job and the height of the tree are two factors that are often used to estimate the cost of removal. For a rough estimate, most services charge around $8 a foot for small trees, $9 a foot for medium, and $10 a foot for large trees. So, for example, a 90 foot tree would cost around $900 for removal.

Trees over 90 feet tall often cost a great deal more. Most services typically charge $1500 or more, due to the level of difficulty involved in safely felling and removing a tree of this size.

This video demonstrates how to fell a tree safely and effectively for a fraction of the cost. For large, straight standing trees, the rope and pulley and pie cut method is very effective and safe. When properly planned and executed, this method can be used to save you quite a bit of money.

It is important to remember that felling a tree can be unpredictable and extremely dangerous. This video is merely meant to be an example of one way to accomplish felling a tree and should not be used as a guide or imitated.

Please consult with a professional before attempting any type of large tree removal by yourself. I've heard of some people actually being paid for their unwanted trees if the wood is desirable.

Good luck fellow frugal amateur lumberjacks!

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