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Took down 9 dead ash trees and a locust that fell on the old stone spring house. I'm sure a tree service would have charged 4k or more. Me and two guys did it in 7 hours, property owner supplied lunch, water, chainsaws, rope, winch, oil, gas, beer, and coffee. We each got 350 and I got an extra 50 commission. I dunno seems like an honest price to me, maybe I'm too honest...

Took down 9 dead ash trees and a locust that fell on the old stone spring house. I'm sure a tree service would have charged 4k or more. Me and two guys did it in 7 hours, property owner supplied lunch, water, chainsaws, rope, winch, oil, gas, beer, and coffee. We each got 350 and I got an extra 50 commission. I dunno seems like an honest price to me, maybe I'm too honest...

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[–] • 1 pt

Pricing really depends on where you are in the country.

A good rule of thumb is charge 3x the total of what the hourly pay is for all hours worked. Those 2x go to taxes, licensing, insurance (both professional and medical for employees), admin staff, etc.

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Taxes on a cash job, Uncle Sam doesn't need to know.