Hello.
We have a large pine in our front yard that is leaning precariously and needs to be professionally removed.
If I let the pro take the wood, do they typically sell it? If so, shouldn't I get a discount in such a case?
We do have two fireplaces, but I'm thinking I don't want the extra work of having to cut it up and then chopping it down to fireplace size pieces.
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If you are in the Greater Toronto Area, I can refer a very reputable honest and fairly priced guy. Not sure if you live in the city/suburbs or in a more rurual area. This can be expensive if you are closer to the city. Definitely get more then one quote if you don't think the initial price is fair and make sure they are insured if it's that close to the house.
Thank you all for your comments.
I'm now better prepared to speak to the tree guy:)
Burning pine logs will create creosote build up in your chimney. Over time this can lead to a chimney fire. Burn some hard woods, like oak or maple with the pine. This creates a hotter fire and helps reduce the build up in the chimney by burni9ng off the creosote.
Just use a few slivers of dry pine for kindling. :)
The price to have a tree removed by professionals usually includes not only cutting the tree down, but also removing the wood. If you want them to chip it on sight , and use the mulch for your own garden, there will be an extra charge...and they can only chip branches smaller than three inches in diametre.
If you want a discount, just ask them to leave the wood behind....then you will have a huge mess to deal with. Pine is only good for kindling (used to start the fire) after it has been dried..... which would take at least 6 months. And realistically, how much kindling would you need??
(Just had three trees removed from our place this summer)
Yep, if they keep the wood they sell it.
Pine isn't the best to use in fireplaces.
My neighbour had trees removed professionally & they shredded the trees on sight.....If they don't shred you can always ask :)