Homeowner Fires Sketchy Contractor for Damages

[@BolinFoto]

This a perfect example on "If you think hiring a professional is expensive then just wait and see how expensive it will be to hire an amateur."

[@Dockhead]

i dont get why home owners get to be victim in these scenarios when its the greedy uneducated actions of naivety in wanting stuff done for cheap as it can, i work renovating homes for landlords and single home owners and some of the shit ive heard has nearly made me pack my job in at the suggestions people want to fix or improve something that wouldn't ever actually fix or improve it. not saying its the case here but the first 2 attempts sort of looks like they just took billy the brother of tom who knows aunt Margaret and he cut down a bush once for them in 2013 so calls himself the tree surgeon of the town.

[@kennethroth6757]

Depends if u hire a dumbshit newbie or a smart one

[@cerberusbonsaiarboricultur774]

ROFL I came to Comments to write close-to the same thing, in reading your reply I realized "uhh, this channel's popular enough there's gotta be at least 10X of those already" :P I'd love to get some idea of what % of companies are "hunicke-grade" versus total-tree-care-Co's #........I can't tell if his general level of professionalism (>2 heavy-equipment machinery, >3 long-term skilled crew-members etc etc, not necessarily "as good" as Hunicke but in that 'level' not just a guy with a chipper and a groundie he's had for 6mo), I'd guess ISA would be the main body to analyze such things but doubt it's been done (the lack of overall data for this industry just blows my mind, it really is a "wild west" in many ways at least in terms of today's working-world!!)

[@BolinFoto]

You can tell by the price. If it's too cheap to believe it probably is. Like if you need someone to cut down a tree in your yard then check around and check the pricing. You don't have to pick the most expensive, picking the middle tier is generally the best bet. This goes for all businesses.

[@davidbowen4848]

BolinFoto I like that saying

[@ragnarsbrother6049]

“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” - Benjamin Franklin nice vid

[@AffordBindEquipment]

I was doing cabinet work at a new house and there were these pieces of tape on the new 16" square tile. I asked about it and the owner didn't like the contractor's price for putting the tile in, so they hired some random guys to do it. About a 3rd of the tile cracked from lack of floor prep, the guys had skipped town, so they ended up having to hire the contractor to redo the tile at more than the original bid. Ben's saying is so true.

[@thecloneguyz]

'CHEAP WORK costs more in the long run"

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I wish I had known about this quote when I was still catering.

[@nemo227]

We should all expect to pay for the service and quality we need. However, paying more doesn't guarantee quality or satisfaction. Customers also need to understand that a contractor can have substantial overhead costs that can sometimes equal or exceed the cost of the labor involved.

[@powderriver2424]

Personalities of customers come in a wide range I recently watched a video for a landscaper who was hired to clear and clean up some property when the customer observed that it only took the man and crew a couple hours to do the job, and he’d had machinery, his dissatisfaction grew to anger even though the landscaper did I a great job the customer felt he was taken advantage of due to the fact that he felt the job should have taken several hours to complete instead of a couple.

[@johnmcgrath3907]

Been climbing trees all over the country for the past 26 years, and am very seldom impressed......... but for what it's worth........ your climber is in fact the real deal. Very few exist. Good job!!!

[@andrewcrouch3548]

yep

[@almosthuman4457]

It's important to know your limitations. Never be afraid to tell a client that you don't have the proper equipment to do a job. Mistakes happen, but some are more easily avoided than others.

[@markdoumert4840]

Much easier to explain that you dont have the correct equipment for the scope of work they want than to explain why you caused thousands of dollars of damage and walked off their job.

[@Nadine----]

Almost Human Resilience LOL (Lots of Love) your way. 🥰

[@Asgro]

This was not a rented man lift type of job lol

[@badopsec]

People are so money hungry they won’t turn a job down even if they know they can’t do it.

[@Josh.Straughn]

August, watching your crew expertly play the telephone game was awesome. However, seeing your family come out to the site was majestic. Great video, incredibly talented tree workers. Thanks for sharing.

[@tylerchaney1533]

By the looks of that house there should have been some contractors and engineers fired while building that atrocity. Seriously, look at the roof lines and overhangs...

[@buckhorncortez]

Engineers don't do aesthetics - they just make it so the ugly doesn't fall down...

[@brandonbullins]

Whoever put together my house was 5 or they were using a bent level.

[@colhan301]

Whoever built my house was blind and still using a bent level.

[@maxdecphoenix]

@brdman I seriously doubt you have a home of that age such a low roof pitch. 1890 was before asphalt roofing shingles were even on the market so they were using either wood shakes, or slate tiles on residential homes which both need about twice the pitch of the home in this video to be effective. It's possible they used tin, but it would have been expensive. 1890s is like the tail end of Reconstruction. They'd have been building cheap.

[@terrypetersen2970]

@@brandonbullins I fixed the problem of levels weighing too much...... I removed the bubbles.

[@lunashustle1637]

I’m 19, and When I worked with my dad in Remodeling and painting, clients would always tell us it’s hard to find good workers, and my dad is usually booked for a while with these same clients throughout the year, just go to show honest good work in this field really Pays itself off, people will pay for good work!

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

"people will pay for good work!" Some will. There's many people that will try to pay you as little as humanly possible, no matter what quality of job you give them.

[@lunashustle1637]

Big Brother and there’s people who will pay you more than you asked for

[@palehorse24681]

Indeed brother. I'm running a business my dad showed me how to run first hand. Nothing beats building long term relationships with clients.

[@rupe53]

@@palehorse24681 ... keeping old customers is cheaper than finding new ones!

[@treetrimmersllcvideos9929]

I am a tree service aswell from Minnesota. Been working with trees for 23 years. Love how you guys work together. And are not in a rush. Nice equipment. God bless

[@ckingclosur]

I can watch August for hours I can never have enough of his posts

[@marshahartley6852]

Mr. Hunicke: I have done and watched many such jobs. Your team is amazing!! To see those large branches sit in the notch the climber cut for them, without unruly swinging when completely severed is the sign of TRUE professionals, at both ends. The crane operator AND the climber setting the suspension point. They don't want to hurt themselves or others or the owner's property.

[@sarahdaye9382]

Agreed! I have done tree work off and on for many years, with both quality and sketchy companies. These guys are classy. I love that there is someone raking the whole time!

[@michaelremski8295]

Lowest price is not always the cheapest. Tough lesson to learn. Salads for lunch? like others say/have said, it's a pleasure seeing how your crew works together.

[@MrRipnlips1]

Sooner or later, the truth of “you get what you pay for” bites the man that tries to save a dollar! Nice work!

[@bbigrocker1]

OK one more then I'm out, I have written 3 jobs where the HO complained that the price was too high, 2 of the three managed to drop trees on their houses, the 3rd had another company come out who promptly dragged down utility wires....across Murchison rd(not good) One of these days people will begin to understand that SOME THING YOU DON"T SKIMP ON! Tree Removal is HIGH ON THE LIST! You and your boys are phenomenal............GOOD LOOKING OUT

[@superchuck3259]

#1 Always Check Reputation - So easy online. BBB or Angies List etc. #2 Insist on insurance #3 Insist that the company have proper equipment, just a few guys and a truck are not enough for Big Oaks! And as always, never pay up front, cause real crooks will take 50% down and never show up. A real tree company will be able to give a written estimate that really doesn't change well unless you ask for more work to be done. Like you agree to leaving the stump, then the home owner changes mind and wants removed, thus pony up the extra 300 bucks cause that is not free!

[@dogpaws9980]

Where they Illegall immigrants that undercut you on price and damaged everything?

[@antoniotorres3000]

@@dogpaws9980 it was probably somebody like you that thinks they know it all but in reality donk know 💩!

[@grumplepig]

Nice work August. I’m a mostly retired tree service guy and I enjoy watching people who care about doing a good job

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Never hire the cheapest or most expensive contractor, hire the one that clearly knows what they are doing. Peace of mind is priceless!

[@allanpatterson7653]

Drop a tree on a neighbors building and you could be in for a nightmare.

[@thomastuttle5838]

As the oldest of a family with 12 kids, love to see your beautiful family and "family van" in your videos. God bless you and keep up the good work!

[@corychase4011]

Great video August! Always enjoy watching the "not the average tree jobs" you and your team of guys take on. Always interesting! Keep up the excellent work!

[@donfrance3]

CRASH ... claims get lawyers involved and they suck worse than cheap amateur arborists/sawyers. FYI homeowners should ask about license and bonding with a proposed bid and be fully comfortable before accepting. Any work on a home costing more than $500 in most states requires a contractor to be licensed under the UCC Statute of Frauds. Case law: a elderly client was able to successfully counter-sue an unlicensed roofer that didn't finish the job before a big rain causing damages. The roofer left the job unpaid and sued the homeowner for full payment with a written contract. Homeowner prevailed in Summary Disposition because of this Statue of Frauds Rule. Result required another lawyer to garnish the unlicensed contractor's income and tax returns. Homeowner wins, eventually. So good to see and learn from the best in videos like this. Thank you for more great content and education!

[@HiLineTree]

Good day for semi-chisel saw chain😀. We see a lot of junk in trees. Feel your pain. Just did a removal that the homeowner cut a hole in the fence in years past and the trunk grew through and around both sides encompassing the entire 6’ wooden panel fence on both sides top to bottom. Owner came home and said: “What did you do to my fence?” 🙄 We ground the stump in both yards and went to the wood shop and produced matching pieces to repair the fence. Good to take the time to do a complete job that makes it easy for your customers. Good job as always August 👌

[@dragonslayerkonczak9984]

All I can say is WOW!!! You guy’s get into some seriously extreme situations. It’s a real pleasure to watch your team navigate through all of your wildly technical and extreme pics and come out the other end completely successful when your done. I would be humbled and honored to be a part of your crew.

[@daibhiseaghdha153]

" Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort " John Ruskin 1819 - 1900

[@sindrerudshaug]

Ask any socialist about quality - they will all tell you its pure luck and anyone could have made it and made a good business. Only luck exists, not skill, thats why they can rob all that extra worth the owner creates.

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya, they’re lazy essentially. Lazy thinking equals lazy production.

[@georgethornburg9259]

How the eff did you all make this political?

[@galenmarek8287]

@@georgethornburg9259 first time in the KZbin’s comment section?

[@georgethornburg9259]

@@galenmarek8287 no, but I really liked this guys channel, and then the guy that owns the channel spouts horse shit. Oh well.

[@longlowdog]

Video evidence of the old adage ' buy well cry once'. Cheap is cheap for a reason. Wonderful video of a great company made up of a great team and a leader rather than a boss. Regards from Scotland.

[@scatoutdebutter]

"buy well cry once" -- good one! :)

[@dancrosby3504]

Beautiful cut on the roof wedge. not sure which is more impressive the tree work or the production of the video. Nicely done sir!!

[@Boomer_in_the_Trees]

I have to say August, your videos have been very beneficial to me, for me just watching you bid jobs, deal with client issues, etc has helped me navigate starting my own cutting practice at 59. I work alone and just do felling, some topping and bucking, no haul away or removal, so I do a lot of farms, etc locally where the property owners want the wood, but I've learned a lot about issues watching you deal with them. Your rigging work is exemplary but I really admire the way you handle clients and have learned a lot watching and "listening" to the things you say. Thanks for doing these.

[@paularndt6111]

Great crane operator! Got appreciation for the smoothness. Used to do it myself. Makes your lives less stressful . Awesome job all around😁

[@konradstutzman7867]

Yep when your the climber you want a smooth pick.. we use the same helmets and intercom, works amazing 😎

[@general5104]

Yeah...me too. I used to run a 60 ton overhead Niles crane with the bucket 40 feet off the floor. Ran it 3 years, then off and on for another 10 years till they made it radio controlled. You had to do EXACTLY what the signals said to do! You couldnt get creative! You had to know how to stop a swing, quickly and safely! I taught a class on crane safety, when the thing went to radio controlled and all the crane-men lost that job and had to go into other jobs at the company. There's a BUNCH of stuff you HAVE TO know! You have to be sober and absolutely NO HORSEPLAY! That'll get someone killed, and quick! I still have a spot in the middle of my back where someone stopped the crane offset and came down and the hook came loose and hit me in the back. (I was working adjacent to the other group and they didn't warn me!) It bruised an area where a rib hooks to my back bone area. Now it itches 24-7 That was almost 40 years ago! Saying all that to make the point! Be very careful. A screw-up can last someone's life long! Don't become complacent!

[@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547]

You guys are SO awesome! Never have I seen such professional tree work. Here you have such a potentially troublesome situation: shoddy work by previous contractors, wires, lack of access, encroachment of house and roof, metal contamination, monster tree, yet you do it all, including stump grinding as night falls. Man that is some chipper that can take such huge diameter of stock! My hat is off to your enterprise.

[@johndunbar2393]

You know you found the right tree service, when they have "Made for this" on the boom of their crane! Great job! Great video! Nice work gentlemen!

[@fisherman6377]

Very professionally done! When you got the piece out from in between the houses and it didn’t move until you slowly hoisted it out, I was very impressed. Great work and great crew!!

[@rsmccary1]

I liked the family scene. It's nice to see family values are still alive.

[@ryanvance3150]

Great job as always guys. Love the music selection and the picture of the family. You have much to be thankful for my friend.

[@augustreil]

It's too bad the owners had to try the rest before they got the best ! Sick video August, thumbs up.

[@judyhobday4760]

Cutting down trees takes a lot more than knowing how to turn on a chain saw.

[@noahbannister1834]

Anyone can cut down a tree. But to control its fall is another skill set

[@dubious6718]

We also use ropes..

[@eddiebones20]

I love trees, but cutting them down is hella fun!! Love those Stihl chainsaws, but also had a big bore Husqvarna.

[@silentdarkness6260]

I've been doing it for about three months. There's definitely more to learn than you would think. You got to know how to cut the branches to make them fall in the right areas. You got to know how to notch and drop trees to where they won't hit houses. You have to know how to use ropes so you can just lower branches down. It's a skill set all on its own

[@69A12SuperBee]

So does planting trees too close to structures ☺️

[@King1018-t9w]

I'm just starting out as a contractor and I think alot of the problem with sketchy contractors is that they have seen a bunch of videos on how to do that and then they think how hard can it be. Also as a new contractor its hard to turn down work but I don't want to take on something that I cannot handle personally or as a company. If more people would just say hey this is not my area of expertise this type of stuff wouldn't happen. And yes I turned down 2 jobs in the last month that I honestly think I could have handled but I didn't want to take a chance and get myself or my company in a bind. Btw I love watching your videos man

[@johnduggan6913]

As my Dad used to say 'a good job is never a dear job' Yours fits perfectly in that category Loved the video and camera work guys

[@gateway8833]

You guys talk about metal in the tree, I’m a retired Fire Fighter and during Forest Fires we use to cut fire bakes. That get really snappy when we hit a Railroad Spike some tree hugger put there to stop logging.

[@jeffmech1]

The motion of the tree on the first couple of picks was just so smoooooooth! Wow. You couldn’t even tell when the saw went through the tree. All of a sudden the tree just started moving. Nicely done.

[@barrybri]

Removing that chunk from the roof U , couldn't have been any smoother... You might drum up some more business if you had some small MB signs to place in customers yards for a few weeks with a youtube channel link so the neighbors can see what a great job you and your crew do.

[@magana559]

Tacky. I always tare down signs left behind any company. I pay you for the job not for you to advertise on my property.

[@RyanHull76]

That's an amazing idea!

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

Backyard Nigerian Dwarfs if they did a great job, what's the problem honestly?

[@pickford7812]

@@notafuckinpplperson8233 having some gay advertising on my lawn.

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

Mike Pickford lol. fair enough i guess

[@bbsl1967]

While watching this, I kept saying that you should Table the stump so that they could have use of it and at the end, you trimmed the stump for just that. Glad they didn't waste the stump. . . Good Job with the work. .

[@AugustHunicke]

He paid to have it Ground later

[@donaldparkhurst3006]

No matter the profession, for every good crew, there are at least a dozen fly by nighters. You get what you pay for. Good job guys...

[@richardcline1337]

There is nothing more satisfying than watching a true professional and his team at work. Right after Hurricane Michael attempted to wipe my part of the state of the map, I saw some really good work and I saw some that just made you wonder, "What in the heck were they thinking?" I was fortunate in that I had a company come in that was a joy to watch. Very professional and did above and beyond what I thought the job would entail. I had so many trees down and damaged that I didn't think I'd ever have my yards back. I can't say enough about the quality of work that was done for me and not at a bank breaking price as some people paid and got nowhere near the quality. I good team can come in with the right equipment and the right men and do the job in much less time than some of these newbies or weekend contractors can do and leave you really happy. I saw some jobs that would make August's skin crawl like he was in a scorpion's nest they were so bad.

[@m2hmghb]

Homeowner probably didn't realize all that would go into it for the price and got sticker shock. It can be done without the equipment you bring to the party August, but you, your crew, and your gear all combine to make it a safer and faster job. Good work.

[@tedsaylor6016]

Watch his older vids before the crane...a Masters Class in rigging. He could'a done this job without the crane, but maybe not in a day.

[@m2hmghb]

@@tedsaylor6016 I've seen rigging videos before and watched crews do it in real life - hence my saying it can be done without the equipment he brings.

[@devonbradley3395]

m2hmghb mr defensive sassy boy pwossie phwart

[@m2hmghb]

@@devonbradley3395 go find a fortnite video to comment on kid, let the adults talk.

[@nickw9376]

@@m2hmghb obviously such an expert then. phphph

[@alabalanutnbolt]

How to learn the hard way that you get what you pay for. Quality has a price . Great video . Hopefully the home owner spreads the word on who was made for this and who was just pretending.

[@outsideinoregon]

On such an important job so close to a house, homeowners need to do their research and not hire just any company, go with the best. AH....#madeforthis

[@AugustHunicke]

Hi 👋🏼

[@jackbnimble7517]

Yea he learned that one the hard way.

[@Nancy-xg9nc]

Professional, safe, and constant communication... hallmarks of a well run company.

[@285runt]

I don't know why I was so impressed by the mulcher. It's just ate the tree.

[@rorynesta7766]

i want one just to play with haha

[@Ole_CornPop]

You'd really trip out on a industrial tub grinder. I ran one for a few weeks and had numerous vehicle sized logs fly over the working station. Really keeps you on your toes.

[@eddiebones20]

Had one when I ran community service program. Big Heavy Flywheel that could eat a tree easily. Told my workers, don't get hooked or try to "help" anything into it. It will eat a body without even raising rpm. They are awesome, but scary AF. Respect.

[@LukeJitsu]

That chipper cost every bit of 80,000... probably more

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

@@LukeJitsu There's me thinking chippers when for small branches not the trunk itself! I guess it depends on how much money you want to spend. In the uk a tree surgeon friend of mine used to cut the trunk into chunks and sell them to people who made furniture etc.

[@robinrummel1359]

Considering all the rot in that tree, all those nails and bolts you came across must have been what's kept it from crashing through the roof whenever the wind was blowing!!! Love watching your team on each job, like watching a skilled surgical team perform surgery except on trees instead of people. 😉👍❤️

[@jackwood8307]

That is a badass chipper! Great cutting y’all!

[@jamesavery6671]

Seen an immigrant getting pulled in by one of those. I expected to see blood and guts but it looked like refried beans

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

James Avery funny. also kinda hard to get pulled all the way in with the safety stop bar. unless ur unconscious

[@TrustNotta]

Nice job boys. We get calls like this once in awhile. Or the infamous “just put it on the ground” callbacks. To pick up some other companies mess. It’s always nice too see a group of guys that know what they’re doing, have the right equipment for the job and are comfortable and used to working as a team. Good shit 🤙

[@perrybrown4985]

(In the engineering field) I always have trouble when I am called in to sort out some other guys disaster. The customer always had it stuck in his head "I already paid the other guy, why am I paying you even more?" and it never seems to come out with the right feeling in the end... They are never satisfied with the result. (But I guess that is the mindset that got the customer into trouble in the first place)

[@dlou3264]

I can envision some gorgeous furniture from the chucks y’all took down. That robot arm (crane?) that removed them was the coolest thing. So strong. Y’all have great equipment, work smoothly together, and have super knowledge and skill, insight. Trees are really wonderful, but they can be a REAL problem. I LOVE watching..

[@chriscastle374]

Awesome job but I want to know what the hell kind of chipper that is swallowing up whole friggin tree trunks!

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

I love it. Everyone is wearing the pro euro helmets, proper gear and rope work, nice old PRO series saws.. And nice big equipment. Nice work guys

[@mrtree1368]

Most of the ground crew seemed to be lacking sun glasses

[@J-Colt]

I had 2 huge limbs cut off tree in backyard that sits right on property line. My neighbors house sits right next to mine. One limb over my house and one over his. I picked company that was $400 to $500 more than other 3 companies. When done you couldn't tell they were there. They had 5 pieces of equipment and 6 guys showed up. Professional from top to bottom. Crew leader took off 3 or 4 smaller branches to make tree look clean and groomed. One of the other companies that had bid did tree down the street from me and cracked a huge portion of sidewalk and driveway apron. I'll pay the extra. The owner called me following morning asking if he needed to send a cleaner over because it starting raining hard after they were done and his guy told him he wasn't able to clean up as good. I said no it was fine. They got at least 2 jobs from my recommending them.

[@eddiephillips2000]

Don't know why I was singing a Rolling Stones hit while watching/listening to this one.... "You can't always get what you want!" Great and classy work August and crew! #StaySafe #BeKind

[@JD-kf2ki]

When the music started playing, I knew the guys were in control.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

You guys will - if not already have - legendary status. Making mindful, steady, disciplined professionalism look fun.

[@williamschuman4951]

Holy crap that's one helluva job gentleman, professionally slain.

[@rustyvanbrocklin7560]

Very professionally done. I've had a tree service for 30 plus years. Definitely don't have the equipment you guys have. But have the basics. God Bless ya and stay safe. Van's Tree Service.

[@james-im1sj]

Looks like this crew is definitely worth the money.

[@stihlsteadman]

I stopped at 2min 29sec to write this comment not only did U guy's complete the job flawlessly but the customer also gave U big props and stated " I will b usin U guy's if I have any other tree work done n the future" now to watch the rest

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya, he’s a believer now 😀

[@danchris4287]

Oh you fired two contractors before me ? Im not intrested . seen homeowners like this all the time better to just stay away from it

[@danhenry8557]

Me TOO! Most of them are aholes .

[@ayyye9459]

Well they're the ones who hit you up with more jobs tho after you finish your first one

[@danchris4287]

@@ayyye9459 almost all of my clients call me for repeat work. Im not saying the honeowner was necessarily wrong but in my 25 yrs of doing this thats a huge red flag and usually more trouble than its worth

[@bluesbrother6305]

@@danchris4287 AMEN

[@danchris4287]

@TheMatron'sMilitia let me spell it out for you . they didnt want to pay my price the first two times they wanted to be cheap . from my experience alot of stupid work is done because an owner wants to do a quick fix and not pay to get it done right. Inexperienced or hurting for work contractors will fall for this when it usually is more trouble than its worth in the long run . the home owner unhappy with the work then fires the contractors and now wants me to come repair and fix the other contractors problems for my original bid . I dont know what im going to find when i pull up there work and most likely theyll just want me to patch up some of the previous work . if anything fails on that job im getting blamed for it and im responsible for fixing it . in my experience alot of these problems stem from cheap/ unreasonable owners just as much as inexperienced/bad workers. I have plenty of other work and dont need the potential problems that can arise from all these red flags .ive stopped working for many people for just this reason they try to low ball you then try to get as much extra work out of you as they can and usually ungrateful at the end of the job . if you want the job have at it enjoy your problems. I have plenty of happy reasonable customers that know where to get a quality job done

[@gerritvanwilligen]

So cool to see how you and your crew work. It must have been hard to find those guys working for you, but they do an awesome job. No rush, absolute control... Awesome!

[@Treetrimmer82]

I just want to say i watch all your videos dont always comment but i love your set up and the family footage was awesome i love it when the family stops by the job #Family #Treelife #Hardworkpaysoff

[@merrittorius]

Dude, your videos continue to be awesome. It's always a good feeling when you get the call where others have come short...but you guys remain professional in it. All class, kicking a**.

[@onekittyhawk63]

You men are so good that you make it looks easy when it isn't. "You get what you pay for." -Gabriel Bell "Professionals are paid well because they are professional." -Anonymous

[@yearounder]

You ace even the gnarliest jobs with professionalism in the highest degree!

[@semajniffirg230]

Gotta get yourself some carbide chains for those jobs, doesn't cut as fast as a well filed full chisel, but man they deal with metal in the tree like it's not even there.

[@camcleat]

I love an anonymous youtube commenter without any video uploads on any topic whatsoever giving August Hunicke advice on what he "needs" to do his job.

[@rupe53]

@@camcleat ... I'm not in the tree business but have used carbide chains in demolition work. (fire department) The guy has a point that they will cut anything but that comes at a price. Carbide chains are expensive.

[@camcleat]

@@rupe53 That doesn't matter. The goodness of carbide chains was not my point.

[@bigrick7108]

@@camcleat August is definitely a skilled knowledgeable pro. But what you don't understand is none of us knows everything. And sharing good advice makes us all better. When it comes to cutting tools saw chains are soft and are pretty much junk after hitting metal because the edge gets rounded a large distance. A carbide tooth chain will go right through the metal and keep going. It won't cut the wood as fast because of the tooth geometry needed for a strong edge. But you are not wasting multiple chains and the labor associated.

[@camcleat]

@@bigrick7108 Nah, man, I understand perfectly well that Internet dweebs with no content to show their qualifications CONSTANTLY Gamma Sperg out to tell bona fide experts what they are doing wrong. Happens a lot to a lot of folks, not just August.

[@supertrucker12916]

Amazing job and your team make it look so effortless it's good to see people take pride in their work

[@mirthenemrys]

I can imagine the previous guy watching this video, saying to him self... "Oh...thats how i should have done it..."

[@jamesreynolds7930]

I was thinking they would be the "that is exactly what I was going to do" type

[@ollylewin]

Man your videos are next level awesome. And your workmanship is on par. You guys are great at what you do and your part of the world is a joy to see. Keep it up and stay safe. From the UK

[@islandterror5198]

What , they built this House around that Tree ? Thank goodness for Cranes . Those other bids must have been super low to compete with a Crane job. Nice work guys. Should have given homeowner a no cleanup option as well & taught him another lesson... lol 😁

[@jasonc3522]

And just think, everything above the ground on most oaks is mirrored below the ground.

[@maxdecphoenix]

fear not, he's going to get another lesson in a few years when those massive roots have broken down and his slab starts cracking from settling. Hopefully when he's looking for a slab crew to come in and repair, he remembers cheapest isn't best.. edit: Honestly, i'd be surprised if he wasn't already experiencing slab issues with the size of that Oak and its proximity to the house. That's probably what prompted him to chose removal.

[@jasonc3522]

@@maxdecphoenix I'd be willing to wager that the slab is what was killing the tree to begin with.

[@maxdecphoenix]

@EveryDay because i can see the transitions.

[@maxdecphoenix]

@EveryDay look at the house's siding. Then follow it down toward the ground. You will see in several places where the siding stops, but concrete is visible. That concrete is the exposed slab. That happens when a slab is poured but the surrounding grounds aren't brought to the same height as the slab, or the ground/house has settled differently over time. It's also visible near doorways or garage door. Where the height of a path leading to the door is a lower height than the floor just inside the door.

[@kenholland7204]

Glad you're back August. Hope you enjoyed your time away. Awesome job. Y'all are a smooth operator. Remember that song 😂 "Smooth operator".

[@kshmrs]

My father always says "cheap things arent good, and good things aint cheap" lol.

[@aluckyshot]

Sadly these days often expensive stuff is still junk. Obviously not always and depends on the item.

[@kshmrs]

@@aluckyshot Facts

[@ChrisJones-re2jf]

We have the same issue all the time, the clients go for the cheap quote and end up with damage and bad work, sometimes costs them more than the original quote because we have fix the dodgy work, great set up you have and good to see the guys cleaning up between picks and grabs, nice job!

[@pmumcfkn673]

I just wanna know one thing..where did the metal band set up?😂..can ya tell us who the music is?

[@varietyyachtsvessels6769]

I did a "Shazam" on the music @ 17:10 and came up with "The Fiery Furnace" by: Ethan Meixsell.

[@pinktooth5473]

The track that starts around 4:16 is "Disaster I love you" by Jincheng Zhang. It is worth mention that this "artist" is the subject of a pretty big controversy over the originality of his tracks. Googling his name brings up this link: horrible-music-and-songs.fandom.com/wiki/Jincheng_Zhang I looked it up because I was reminded of 90's era Metallica circa Black and Load/ReLoad. The shred however came across much more to me as Alex Skolnik/Testament circa The Ritual era (early 90's) It just reminded me of that type of sound is all. Ended up doing way more digging on the guy than I had originally meant to haha. You're welcome to form your own opinion but I'm writing the guy off as a con and would suggest the above as an alternative to him. If you're asking what the heavy track is though I'd anticipate you already enjoy this kind of stuff. Betcha weren't expecting a damn dissertation on the topic haha...Cheers, man, Hesh on.

[@pinktooth5473]

@@varietyyachtsvessels6769 You're right. Sorry I hadn't looked up this name sooner. The guy that shazaam led me to is a plagiarist.

[@quocducnguyen]

Can someone tell me at 4:00 mark;, what is the name of that piece of rigging used where he unwrapping the line from?

[@quocducnguyen]

It's like a metal cylindrical bolt with a T-like smaller rod across.

[@jennarobinson2905]

It’s a port a wrap. Looks like a small size

[@thatjoeguy7348]

Seeing all that good firewood getting mulched up brings tears to my eyes, LOL. What do you guys do with all the mulch?

[@olivernavarro6237]

They have a paper factory

[@davidwillard7334]

Tell That ! To All the Greens ! People of this ! World !? That if You ! Cut a Tree ! Down !! There's a One Million Dollar ! Price Tag !! For You !! To ! Pay !! Out !!!

[@peterresetz1960]

I worked one summer with my brother for a arborist doing tree removal. This guy would drop at least one limb on a house or on something of importance to the home owner. One time he dropped a 50’ birch on a picnic table of the home owner which had all of are drinks, snacks, and food/drink cooler. He said that the wind would guide its fall. I found after I quit working for him that he was always buzzed up on Vicodin.

[@W45Jasper]

Do you charge extra when you hit metal or has that been calculated into the price ?

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

Most arborists will quote the price after assessing the situation. Therefore no extra payment for foreign objects.

[@br-dj2ti]

I don't know if I told you buddy but the new suspenders with the belt amazing feels wonderful

[@cw3339]

How in the hell was that tree standing with all that rot?

[@kadmow]

Only just...

[@kevimc]

very professional, the cut and pick at the roof was A1, made it look like a piece of cake, I thought one of those log pieces looked a little heavy for the crane coming from my armchair point of view of course, great video of a great crew, thumbs up

[@lumberjaketreeservicellc4002]

Liberty bringing the coffee for the win! Crazy how fast them kiddos grow up

[@FlyDrowner]

Such a great allegory for life. Prepare well and countenance good advice. Thank you August for entertainment and wisdom.

[@HobbitHomes263]

This ireally all about a homeowner who thinks he knows more than the contractor.

[@dakjl45]

Favorite Arborist on KZbin. Loving the videos, keep em coming.

[@AndreRMeyer]

10:32 " Gesundheit ! "

[@cabincreekzeke6257]

I stumbled upon your video here and I watched (loved by the way!) Then I read the descriptions and you don't bash the other companies you put out nothing but positive vibes! Respect sir! you are truly a great guy for that I'll smash that like and subscribe

[@kevinmansur3690]

you should charge him twice as much for not going with the pros the first time, LOL

[@michaelsudak6559]

Love the "shelf" you cut to support the piece overhanging the roof. Smart work. 👍🏻

[@JAKEWJONES]

Judging by the fact that this homeowner owns a garage that was purposely built around that tree like that, I would say the homeowner is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

WHAT IF HE IS NOT THE ONE WHO BUILT IT. TO ASSUME IS IGNORANT.

[@JAKEWJONES]

@@hankclingingsmith8707 You should read what I said again. I did not assume the owner built it. 😂

[@hectorperez7655]

Great team work !! no one was playing with their cellphones or taking cheap smoking breaks !! etc. Your team can become NAVY SEALS !! awesome job !!

[@marvinkitfox3386]

4:58 I do believe you might possibly have ants in that there tree!

[@brettyoungster800]

It's always a pleasure to watch true professionals at work! Kudos!

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

Man, I feel like wanting a tough tree next to my house so these professionals come to remove it. That was satisfying, although I don't know how I ended up here.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Luis Donado figure the tree removal with the price of the house. A job like that is not cheap... thats probably a 7-10k tree removal

[@Stettafire]

@@FastSloW-qt8xf 7-10k is a hella cheap house!

[@willmegehee]

Plenty of compost in that tree... very entertaining and educating to watch you all. Thanks for sharing.

[@frankdimas7371]

Don’t ever underestimate a accident with a tree it can happen to anyone including you!

[@treemanbjones]

Accidents do happen. That's the difference between professionals and the others. Right people, equipment, and training. That reduces the chances. Then if and when an accident happens you know what to do. Not just stand there, or run away.

[@3rddegreeburns494]

Two people I love to watch on KZbin. Andrew Camarata and this guy right here. August, you're awesome!

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, I dig the Andrew guy too.

[@3rddegreeburns494]

Thanks for the response and stay safe!!

[@keithrayeski6417]

Anyone stupid enough to build their house like that, I wouldn’t even give them an estimate...I’d back out of the driveway and leave!

[@redneckquadclub1151]

Did a job with a 4' trunk Live Oak in the backyard had an addition to the house built around it. No drop zone other than the roof, had to cut the stalk into small enough pieces to carry. Then your in the mans house cutting down this trunk, the saw dust and exhaust where terrible. If you street view and go back to 2014 youll see the tree goo.gl/maps/wbMHHPEKpynErjg6A

[@Crippin45th]

😂🤣😂🤣😂😭😭😭🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Stettafire]

Dudes who lived there probably weren't the scrubs who built it

[@americopedroni6837]

A license is nothing more than a permission slip from the state. Licenses do not guarantee quality work or knowledge.

[@NovaNinja_]

You're right but a license doesn't last long when you get a bunch of insurance claims, or you get reported. If someone is operating a business without a license there may be a reason for that

[@Stettafire]

That sounds like something a guy without a license would say. Yeah, you have a point, but if a guy doesn't have one, run!

[@americopedroni6837]

@@Stettafire So you need a hunting license to hunt, a drivers license to, technically, Drive commercially. A fishing license to catch fish, a shellfish permit to harvest shellfish. Do you see where I’m going with this? What really matters is integrity and honesty. A lot of people do not have those qualities. The customer should be intelligent enough to distinguish who is favorable for their situation. I’ve done many tree jobs without a license and never smashed anything. Also, I am a professional Timber Faller. only in the state of California do you need a license to do my occupation. That alone kind of proves my point😂