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Finding Someone to Clear Trees for Free?

May 25, 2018

I have some trees (mostly pine trees) I want to have cleared out of our yard. We live on almost an acre of land. Any suggestions?


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May 26, 20180 found this helpful
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Pine trees have almost no use to the average person so asking for free tree work with pines will probably not find any takers. If there is no danger of trees falling on a building or electric wires you may be able to get some inquires by placing a free ad in Craigslist, Freecycle, Letgo, or even Nextdoor as there may be someone that has a need for your trees.
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  • Tree cutting equipment is very expensive (including a truck for hauling) and insurance/liability is very expensive and usually no company (even small ones) will do a job unless you have a very large number of trees and the trees are of a certain size. This does not mean you should not ask or search for free service as different parts of the country have different needs.
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  • You should keep in mind that anytime someone does any work on your property (that does not have their own liability insurance) you would be responsible (homeowner's insurance) for any problems (especially injuries) that may happen.
  • ThriftyFun receives a lot of questions about tree removal so you may want to read some past answers to this question.
  • www.thriftyfun.com/.../Saving-Money-on-Tree-Removal.html
  • Research is good so check out some sites:
  • www.houzz.com/.../free-tree-removal
  • www.homeadvisor.com/.../
  • If you ask for quotes on removal be sure to ask about clean up and stump removal so you will know what to expect should you hire someone.
 
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April 12, 2012

We are about to clear some land for building. We need the trees cleared off. We are willing to give the trees to whomever clear cuts them down. We live in North Carolina. Any suggestions?

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April 14, 20120 found this helpful
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Craigslist or FreeCycle would be good places to advert this, also in your church bulletin if you attend a church.

Be careful in going about this, though-check your homeowner insurance to be sure that anyone injured in the process of cutting and clearing is covered, and that any damage the cutter causes to your property is likewise covered.

 
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January 17, 2016

I live out side Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and would like to have trees cleared on my land for free. I do not want to be paid for any trees, just clear much away. I do not know what kind of trees are on my land, but I have 31 acres.


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January 18, 20160 found this helpful
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Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems:

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*Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the owner in small jobs, such as a few acres of trees, as their costs in insurance, machinery and workers are very high.

*Some companies may be interested in a larger project if the property owner pays the company, however, the land owner might then find that the company sells the trees to lumber companies. The tree company then has the tree removal payment and the lumber sale payment, as well.

*Insurance liabilities on both sides can be very high as tree removal is a dangerous job and companies must carry high insurance costs for injury to workers and property. The property owner may face injury and damage costs, and legal problems, as well. Tree removal companies are required to carry insurance and bond for their company and workers but this does not mean the property owner does not need coverage for the property and possible injuries etc.

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*Depending on the area or state of the property, the owner may face permit requirements, historic, cultural and other limitations in removing trees from a property.

*Frequently property owners may find they need an attorney to address the issues and prepare a contract.

So, an answer to your question is not simple. You may find a tree removal service by putting an ad on Craigslist, etc., but you still face all the issues above with no guarantees.

You should discuss your plans with an attorney familiar with land use and then make an informed decision.

A caveat here-be careful not to provide the property address or even the general location of the trees to any company or person you might find from Craigslist, etc., before signing a contract. You may find that someone has removed the trees from your property without your knowledge.

 
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March 3, 2019

I have pine wood from one tree that was cut down on my property. I need the wood removed for free. I could only afford to have it cut down, but not hauled away.

It is cut into large sections. Free is the key word here. Is there any such animal?

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March 3, 20190 found this helpful

Probably not. Removing trees is hard work and requires expensive equipment. My daughter needs 6 trees removed and just got a quote today for $1500. We are in NY.

 
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August 11, 2017

Do you know of anyone that cuts trees for the wood in south Louisiana?


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August 11, 20170 found this helpful

Cutting trees is very labor intensive and most people want to be paid. You could put an ad on Freecycle or Craigslist and see if you get any takers.

 

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August 11, 20170 found this helpful

I know there is technical issues with offering free wood if a person wants to come and cut your tree. However, I am sure there is a need for firewood in your area.

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I would suggest posting on Craig's List or even posting an ad in your local supermarkets. Normally they have a bulletin board you can post a 3x5 card on.

 

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August 11, 20170 found this helpful

You can post a listing on craigslist asking if anyone would like to cut your trees for the lumber.

Or, long shot check the wanted to see if anyone wants lumber.

Good luck!

 
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June 18, 2019

We are in the hurricane season here in the southern part of Georgia and have 40 pine trees that need to be removed from our property. To have these cut down will cost a fortune.

Do you have any suggestion on how these can get cut down at no cost to us? Or even make a small profit from having them cut down?

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May 30, 2019

My neighbor has a big white oak tree in her yard, but it's too much money for her to afford to have someone cut it down. How can I find someone to help her with this?


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March 14, 2017

I have aprox. 1 1/2 acres of pine trees. I would like someone to cut them down and take them away for free. How do I find such a person or company? I live around Edenton, North Carolina.


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March 14, 20170 found this helpful

You can find someone who wants the wood and you give them the wood in exchange for their labor to take it away. Put an ad in Freecycle or Craigslist.

 

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March 14, 20170 found this helpful

Like Judy said. I do this year around, as we have lots of land with timber, and since we seem to be having tornadoes to take some trees out about every 3 years now, I advertise on the local facebook swap shops, and on the bulletin board at the feed stores. So far, we have had 6 different men come and cut wood.

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I ask for 1/4 of what they cut, since we burn wood. They get the rest. Almost every Saturday I can hear someone in the back or in the hedge row cutting. It has worked very well for us, and since we are in a small farming community, we more or less know everyone, so we are feeling safe with this arrangement.

 

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March 15, 20170 found this helpful

Where I live, Southern California - it is rare for someone to cut down trees and haul for free.

But you could call your local tree trimming services and see if they would like to help you out. And you could also post on Craigslist or Facebook.

Good luck!

 

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March 26, 20170 found this helpful

With that much wood you might be able to sell it, Benson, with the cost of cutting and removal factored into the contract. If your trees are a fair size, maybe look into that as a viable option? (If you've ever purchased lumber you know it's a valuable commodity.)

 
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May 18, 2018

I have a lot of fallen trees in my yard, pine and some others that were knocked down by the recent storm. How do I find anyone interested in free trees or wood?


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My next door neighbor is an elder lady. She had 7 big white pines cut down and is looking for someone to haul them away for the free wood.


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