How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
1
Enter Crew & Equipment
Input equipment day rate, crew size, hourly rate, and job duration.
2
Add Job Costs
Include dump fees, fuel, chainsaw maintenance, and insurance.
3
Set Risk & Margin
Add risk premium for dangerous work and target profit margin.
4
Review Quote Range
See suggested quote, profit per crew hour, and negotiation range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I price tree removal jobs?
Formula: (Crew cost + Equipment + Disposal + Overhead + Risk premium) ÷ (1 - target margin). Small trees: $300-$800. Medium trees: $800-$1,800. Large trees: $1,500-$4,000+. Hazardous/crane work: $3,000-$15,000+. Always factor in difficulty multipliers.
What margin should tree services target?
Target 30-45% gross margin on tree work. Risk justifies higher margins than other trades. After overhead, net 15-25% is healthy. Emergency/storm work can command 50%+ margins. Under 25% gross margin, you're likely underpricing.
How much should I charge per crew hour?
Productive crew hour billing: $150-$300 for residential, $200-$400 for commercial. With 3-person crew at $30/hr labor, $90/hr is cost. Bill $180-$270 for 2-3x multiplier. Top companies achieve $300+/crew hour on complex jobs.
How do I factor in risk for dangerous tree work?
Risk premium: 10-15% for standard work, 20-30% for hazardous (near structures, power lines, dead/hanging trees), 35-50% for crane work or extreme conditions. Workers comp and liability for tree work is expensive - price accordingly.
What equipment costs should I include?
Daily equipment rates: Chipper ($150-$250), Bucket truck ($200-$400), Crane ($500-$2,000), Stump grinder ($100-$200), Trucks/trailers ($50-$150). Total $350-$600/day is typical for full crew equipment setup.
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