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Originally Posted by Ducay
Thats essentially the thing. I have a stretch ladder that could get up there and a handsaw that could cut it; but what happens when it falls? Its quite a large branch and would take out the fence for sure if it fell straight down. I also have no way of disposing of a metric tonne of poplar scrap. I'd say $4-500 is a reasonable price given it would take a crew of 3 a couple hours to take it down in manageable pieces and then haul it to the front to be chipped.
I figured if we split the bill, it would be $250 each, and everyone could go on their merry way....but no, that would be too simple.
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$250 sounds reasonable to have someone else do it....$500 definitely gets into territory where I'd rather put up with the hassle.
Definitely think you'd have to cut it in pieces, not in one shot. Start on his side of the fence to make sure it clears the fence, and work your way inward. We've trimmed (admittedly smaller) trees than this in my parents yard, and it wasn't too hard.
Btw, if you have a fireplace, you can use the scrap wood.