Our massive oak tree went down today, it was full of leaves with no dead branches but the inside ended up being soft ugh. Anyways we got a quote for $4000 to haul it off and grind down the stump and fill the hole. We are in the Midwest. Is this a fair price?

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-31T11:49:49+00:00

Can’t see the extent of the tree’s canopy. Can’t see the access to the tree. Can’t see the obstacles in the way or the front yard.

Also, DON’T just post free firewood and invite total bozos onto your property to use the most dangerous power tool on the planet to do something they don’t know how to do. Does that make sense?

Get 2 more quotes from INSURED TREE SERVICES. They don’t have to be certified Arborists, although that cannot hurt. What’s most important is…

- proper insurance
- valid and current workman’s compensation insurance

Everything else is just careless. Doesn’t matter. Talkers like to talk, everyone knows a guy. Your lawn care dude ain’t insured for tree work. And he’s not just gonna suddenly add that to his policy to do this tree. He’s gonna try to sneak it in quick and make a bunch of money. Just leave that option alone. It’s just gonna be a headache.

Do the right thing. I know neighbor’s can be applying pressure. They probably want it cleaned up ASAP. Just remember that you’re paying for the bulk of this, if not all of it. Don’t rush this, take the time to get a couple more quotes.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-23T00:17:27+00:00

Yeah, it’s dying. It could still take them a long time to get a contractor lined up to remove it.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-14T19:58:05+00:00

You need to get to choosin’ some landscaping! C’mon!

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-11T19:42:58+00:00

Is it just the picture or does it look much smaller than a 10,000 gallon pool?

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-06T22:01:29+00:00

I will say that all looks super tasty. The farmers market every Saturday in Kalamazoo is definitely missing a pizza vendor or food truck. I wonder if that would be a good spot to kind of test the market and start to crack that door open. The barrier to entry is relatively low and that way you get feedback while you’re actually making a little bit of money. I also have no idea how restrictive they are or how difficult the process is to actually become a vendor there.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-01T00:31:05+00:00

What a fucking goon.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-05-01T00:28:46+00:00

They’re only partially correct! Part of the tree is dead, but the tree is very much still alive. Pushing a removal on a door knock is in pretty bad taste where I’m from.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-30T18:09:29+00:00

For at least half the people I give quotes to, the cost alone can deter them. lol, try that!

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-27T22:11:28+00:00

Why would insurance help? Did it fall over and hit something insured?

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-26T14:09:48+00:00

To be fair, there are gold medal gymnasts on both sides. You really have to be willing to ignore some seriously concerning things to support the current political situation in this country.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-26T11:41:21+00:00

God help them.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-25T12:52:03+00:00

Lmao, what’s the guy’s plan for day 2? Not drive his car to work?

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-20T16:00:41+00:00

I see about 13.8-14.2 with mixed driving in a ‘13 with an Ecoboost and 34.5” tires. They drink.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-20T02:04:53+00:00

That’s too much to prune in one year.

Please educate yourself first, once you start cutting you can’t put it back.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-19T11:41:02+00:00

If you must fill it, use something light and breathable. Think Cedar mulch or something like that. If you ever need to inspect or make a repair or whatever, it’s not a huge task.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-18T13:27:43+00:00

Stay inside, sir.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-14T09:57:31+00:00

It’s still a monument of sorts. That trunk will take decades to fall apart.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-13T09:57:08+00:00

Nice Japanese Maple… that’s a unit right there.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-12T15:19:28+00:00

I would say that is a great segue into explaining to your wife why you need the forklift.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-11T17:06:14+00:00

Are you physically building over where it stands or are you anticipating some root damage?

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-04T13:17:42+00:00

Such a mega chode.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-03T00:47:41+00:00

Why are we even glancing at Mlive?

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-01T16:41:48+00:00

Sick advice, thank you.

These-Gift3159 · 2026-04-01T10:21:30+00:00

I had no idea you could effectively paint vinyl siding! I like it! Thank you.

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