Faq
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions from Our Customers
Welcome to DC Tree Cutting. For 25 years, we have brought our signature design aesthetic to public and private gardens throughout New York City. Our goal is to increase the natural beauty of every landscape.
The price of tree removal varies greatly based on the risk and size of the tree. Proximity to structures and powerline distance considered along with any other hazards. We include the cost to dump the debris and calculate the distance to the nearest dumping facility. Because of all of the complex factors listed we are happy to offer free onsite estimates so you get a fair accurate price to remove your trees.
The price for pruning and trimming ranges from a few hundred dollars to multiple thousand depending on how many trees are involved and how large the trees are. We include the cost to dump the debris and calculate the distance to the nearest dumping facility. Because of all of the complex factors listed we are happy to offer free onsite estimates so you get a fair accurate price to prune or trim your trees.
We are licensed and insured. We carry general liability, workers compensation, commercial auto and umbrella policies to ensure our clients, crews and community are protected. General Liability Insurance protects your property. Workers Compensation Insurance protects our crew. Commercial Auto Insurance has significantly higher coverage limits than an individual auto policy.
Tree removal is an extremely dangerous job that should only be undertaken by experienced professionals. Attempting to remove a tree yourself can result in property damage or serious injury.
As long as the tree is safe for an arborist climber to set ropes and/or accessible by crane it can be removed. If hazardous conditions exist the work site must be made safe before cutting can begin.
An estimator will meet you within 2-3 days to discuss your tree project. In emergency situations a team member may visit your jobsite the same day of your request. The estimator will gain an understanding of your goals and expected outcomes. You will receive a detailed quote by email or text message. Upon request we can print and mail a paper copy of your estimate.
You can approve your quote electronically by clicking the link on the invoice you received via email or text message. If you prefer to call us you can approve your work over the phone also. Once approved we will schedule your work in line with expectations set at our visit.
We strive to keep to a strict schedule but sometimes weather or other events make us change our plans. Should your job need to be rescheduled for any reason we pledge to promptly communicate this fact to you with transparency and respect to your schedule.
Instead of tip the crew, we ask you instead to leave us a review on Google or the BBB. Our employees will receive $25 for a positive review they help us earn.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We charge a 4% administrative fee on credit card and debit card payments. These fees cover credit card pressor fees and related infrastructure.
We will clean up and take the tree debris with us. We haul debris away to be disposed of in a responsible way at local recycling yards. Tree debris is recycled into firewood, woodchips, mulch and compost.