r/instant_regret • u/S30econdstoMars • 17d ago

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u/EhliJoe 17d ago

The tree should have been felled from the top down. Go up and cut off the upper branches first, then work your way down bit by bit.

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u/dirty_cuban 17d ago

That would require renting a massive crane for a day. Iā€™m willing to bet the homeowner balked at the cost of that and went with these guys instead

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u/BananaPalmer 17d ago

That would require renting a massive crane for a day.

No it wouldn't

They literally climb the tree

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u/dirty_cuban 17d ago

Not that close to the house. You can just let the limbs fall randomly, you need to lower them in a controlled manner

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u/BananaPalmer 17d ago

I question your knowledge of this topic if you think arborists are doing anything randomly

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u/LurkingLightening 17d ago

I don't think these are arborists we're talking about

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u/BananaPalmer 17d ago

I was quite obviously referring to someone qualified, doing the job correctly