This Tree Was ONE Foot Away From The HOUSE!

Today I am working on a very foggy and gloomy day. We are removing a tall fir tree that has grown within just one foot of the customers house!
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[@lyndleshelby6291]

You're not preaching. You're being real. Keep it up, brother!

[@williamrhoades1913]

Props to you for speaking to the price and what all goes into it!

[@chasm9557]

My skilled labor experience is in residential construction so I can't speak about the specifics of tree falling, but you're not only paying for the work being done but also the overhead costs for things like tools (both buying them and maintenance), the knowledge and skill you've gained and honed, and the assurance that the job will be done properly, safely, and in a reasonable timeframe. There's tons of things you don't see and won't think about unless someone points it out to you. If I'd been doing finish work with hardwood that day, I would spend a little under an hour at night honing my hand plane, chisels, and carving knife because if they didn't have perfect cutting edges, I would be wasting my time and effort the next day for less good results with tools that had slightly imperfect edges.

[@DrTubeman]

@@chasm9557 Public Liabilities Insurance to cover any homeowner's damage as well as the public, plus Jacobs self and his employees add a big part of the cost to any job too that Jacob has to include on every job he quotes on and carries out.

[@TreeBuds]

Everything should be up front. So many of my customers think that the equipment cost on avant640, Morbark1821, cmc lift etc are 1/4 the price they actually are.

[@brandoncarlson1508]

At least there’s not an asphalt driveway below Kevin

[@SG-ig2th]

OH SNAP 😂😂😂

[@br-dj2ti]

Wasn't Kevin's fault? He was listening to the boss.

[@williammaxwell1919]

🤣

[@MyAbsoluteDesign]

Should have rigged it

[@br-dj2ti]

@@MyAbsoluteDesign Definitely

[@IAmUndersteer]

To whomever is editing these videos: thank you for leaving in a good bit of leaf blowing the roof off. So satisfying to watch!

[@williammaxwell1919]

Good trades people always clean up... As an Architect I always had issue with how messy contractors were during the build and how much builders crap they left on site after "practical completion"

[@DavidBergman1776]

Thanks for saying whomever! Prepositions!

[@Woodrats272xp]

Really great tree outfits always do good clean ups.

[@sirrick59]

If I was the home owner, I would have paid you a bit extra to blow out the old crap from the gutters .LOL Love your work, guys, Ben watching you guys from back in the East-Side days. Keep them coming, Rick from New Zealand.

[@MrDbro94]

I'm not to that part, but as soon as I saw all the sawdust on the house I was hoping they would lol

[@donaldsmith6404]

Man really love the transparency. The way I see it and tell my customers it’s specialized work for a specialized price.

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

You are trying to price right within industry standard. Which is very admirable of you. Thanks for sharing all that you do. It's sincerely appreciated. Be safe brother.

[@AlaskanGoldMiner]

Nice work, Jacob. I appreciate your honesty about pricing. I spent 34 years bidding landscaping and commercial construction jobs. A wise man once told me, “Bid the job, not your competition.” This advice has served me well.

[@enricami2494]

Honesty and Transparency, You are actually helping us. Thank You

[@mikeanderson1330]

Really dig the zip line. Appears to save a lot of time. Working in the "clouds" has it's own appeal.

[@mrtree1368]

It's quicker but more work for the climber to set up

[@GLUFSAREN]

@@mrtree1368the correct word to use is, it's safer for the house below.

[@travclement9778]

It’s really cool especially when you can run the branches right over houses and big yards and land right next to the chipper.

[@williammaxwell1919]

It's also about "working safe" & "working smart"

[@mrtree1368]

@@GLUFSAREN no that's not what I meant to say at all lol and safer than what? Lowering each limb individually? Throwing each limb away by hand ? What I said had no relation to safety or lack of it

[@MrBogieboy01]

As a recovering addict, I appreciate you taking the time in this video to address it... and a bit on how to overcome it... it can be done, theres many people who are proof of that....especially in the tree industry... keep up the great work,!!!!

[@noonehere1793]

We watch you because you DO HAVE THOSE VALUES….thanks for taking us along on the journey!👍👍😀

[@VegasEdo]

Kevin has been working on his duck and weave footwork there. Good times!

[@br-dj2ti]

Jake, I've seen many, many from doctors to lawyers to judges to tree company owners addicted to one thing or another. Once they get to that point toward they need it every day. It doesn't matter at that point, that's what they need a lot of them. Are scared to get clean that worried about being sick. Yes, there is medication out there can help some people do want the help a lot of them don't and they lose everything and it's so sad. I was one of those people. I was addicted to pain killers bad. I did get clean and I've been clean now for 17 years by the grace of God. It was a rough road but like I said, it's been 17 years. I've been sober and it's amazing. It was probably one of the hardest things I ever did was to get clean but it's well Worth it God bless everybody.

[@commiedoge747]

If God cared about you he'd never have let you get addicted in the first place. If you're saying by the grace of God you were able to get clean, he must have had some part to play in getting addicted. Another reason why God doesn't exist

[@FishFind3000]

13:34 sometimes those jobs are just about keeping your guys busy and not about making anything. Sometimes it’s better to break even than do nothing.

[@PimSchouten]

Jacob, as a guy who was also struggling with alcohol problems, and is currently 3,5 months sober, I honestly like to hear you talking about it. It gives a different perspective, and people learn from other people. Its like buckin billy ray’s video on alcohol. Make one video, and help a shit tone of people. I guarantee you 100% if you make a video on your substance “problems” in the past, you will help people. You might not like this, but people look up to you. Me included. If you find someone who you idolise, has had the same problems as you, it genuinely makes life a bit easier, realising its not just you. In some cases it gets rid if of the feeling of being a failure, knowing there are other suffering too. God bless buddy🙏💝

[@user-fz6vs4de9m]

Preaching about drugs, alcohal and addiction NEVER gets old! I am also a retired teacher and I got on the anti-drug soap box many many times.

[@josephbeyer4579]

Amen, there are a lot of sketchy guys out there doing all sorts of sketchy work. Seems the hardest thing an honest hardworking guy has to do is sell their work because you've got to sing your own song. Keep up the great work! Love the videos.

[@williammaxwell1919]

You, opening up about you, makes you more creditable and "watchable" (apparently not a word); it makes you more relatable and genuine. Occasionally, throwing gems in about yourself will only enhance your aura (not that I'm recommending you for beatification)

[@johnkruton9708]

I hired a local tree crew last spring, the owner was my age late 50’s and his 2 man crew was 1 og early 60’s and a younger early 30’s. The OG smoked a cig before starting and both 2 man were climbing my 12 firs that average 120’ tall. Cleaning up half broken branches and dead limbs. The 60’s dude climbed 7 trees and was proud he out worked the younger guy. I was stunned at his speed and attention to detail. I’m glad I paid them the money and it took me several weekends to process the limbs. I just had them do the trimming. I took care of all cleanup. Well worth the money spent. You boys earn your pay for that really high work. I’m amazed at the strength of the 4” diameter top with you standing on it. I know you are close in so that you aren’t trying to make it sway. I don’t mind heights as long as I”m confident of what I’m standing on. That very top would have me freaking out. Larger Titanium nuts you carry up with you. 😂

[@gavingarey6099]

thank you for sharing your feelings on pricing helped me a lot I'm starting to transition to that owner style of thinking

[@angryjay06]

Awesome stuff as usual! Keep in mind next time on a steep zip line. Have them set a short redirect with a porta wrap or tree angel. Something to keep groundie out of the line of fire. He seems pretty quick on his feet, but if he trips or something those limbs could do some damage!!

[@davepass1344]

Hiya Jake .. thanks for yet another great video.. I think drink and drugs on the work site or in general is a very important subject... I'm a recovering alcoholic of 5 years sober... But I remember turning up for tree climbing with drink in my kit bag to get me through the day and trying to hide it from the rest of my team... Which was crazy dangerous and wrong in so many levels now I'm looking back on it... So glad my life is different from my previous one... Thanks for being open and honest... It's only by being so..is that we can tackle important issues... Cheers mate

[@bobwiese6128]

5 years for me in 5 days. Congratulations to you! One day at a time. 😊

[@steffensternberger]

Crazy, I know prices are higher in the US, but I didn't know it would be that much of a difference. I have my own tree service in Germany and the customers would not be willing to pay more than 4.5k total for this job. The total price for a 60 foot spruce tree would be about 1.3K at my company. And that's a lot for most customers. About 50% of my offers get rejected because someone else does it cheaper. The craziest thing was an estimate of mine for 1.4k and another company did it for €850. It was a 54-foot-tall cedar tree with huge branches that hung over both the house and the neighbor's shed. Customer gave me the job because I was more professional during the estimation process. But that customer was an exception, others don't care about customer service and professionalsim here. You guys know what all the equipments costs, dumping, diesel, insurance. I still pay 1,5k for a chainsaw (around 750 for a top-handle, 500i is at 2k) and almost 40k for a chipper (depending on the model) Not even including all the climbing gear. It is very hard to keep the company alive. Hard work and "risking your life" in the tree is not appreciated in Germany. Oftentimes, I only make 200€ net profit for a whole day of work, not including maintenance of equipment and my time to sharpen the chainsaws etc. But I have no choice, either I try to keep up with the prices or I have to close the company.

[@ernestinebass4371]

Love that zip line limb removal set up! I need to whip up an assortment of those 2 loop straps for my tree guy.

[@chrisgilbert2152]

the pricing is excellent info

[@garyhenion9459]

I need to get that speed cut nano for my echo 2511t Great work Thank you for taking us along

[@chrispappas8447]

I really appreciate that you are so open and transparent about pricing, estimates, dump fees, and so forth. It's super helpful as some of us navigate the learning curve of doing estimates. Really appreciate the good content you produce! Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@StevesRealWorld]

So nice to hear the prices, thank you, I plan two big pine removals and will get a number of bids, this really helps. Two bad you’re not in Eastern WA.

[@williewombat1851]

Hey! two pines? no problem...now if you could just send me a $3,000 deposit..... 🤣

[@scott02464]

Love your work mate, it's great watching you tie those knots it's like second nature to you 👍 From the UK 🇬🇧

[@TheKingPurser]

Your presentations are done so well. My favorite pastime, watching you cut tree down from Florida is my favorite hobby. Keep it up!!!

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Next youll be getting a little bobcat wit a grapple bucket for big logs and brush piles. Makes life easier.

[@HomesteadJay]

Awesome work! Always look forward to the videos!

[@Joe___R]

Have you tried out the soter fueling system? It is the best chainsaw fuel cap I have used, and it makes refueling much easier and spill free. Stihl makes my favorite saws, but you are correct their fuel caps could be better.

[@christopherjohnson1414]

im fascinated by tree work and do a bit of it myself . no climbing yet but im proficient from the ground with my amount of experience . i would love to work with somebody like yourself and i agree with what you said about having something in your life that makes it worth not pursuing the dumb stuff . God bless 🙏

[@chrismmun]

Talking to the price, explaining the true costs of gear mantance, safety, insurance, depreciation etc is great. It paints the true picture of the work. Keep it up.

[@gadgetroyster]

Jake, as someone who used to bid on big Air conditioning jobs I speak from experience when I say that you are doing yourself proud by explaining your bidding practices. I once bid on a huge school district air conditioning maintenance job contract which was over 300K and forgot to add in the cost of inflation aver the 3 year period that the contract was for and was fortunate that my competitor who won the contract underbid me as he had made some error even bigger than mine. I realized my error after the bid was in and was hugely relieved when the other guy won the bid. I would not have made much profit if he had not won the contract. There are always other people bidding, so you have to be honest. Also your job is super dangerous so you deserve to be profitable.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Thank you for your insight, well said!

[@D-EagleMachines-on6dg]

The feeling of cutting trees at high altitude is great. You have calculated very well the locations where the trees fell.

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. Nice seeing things come together for you. You're so right on the cheap low rate so called tree services all around. You're doing it right by charging a fair rate and doing quality work. Repeat customers are important to a business. What people will deal with to save a buck.....sometimes just getting totally "ripped off". I too love the climbing aspect of tree work. I just love climbing a tree, figuring it out and taking it down. Continued success to you and Sappy.

[@seekersofrhythm]

Congrats on 1M subscribers. You have earned it. Here's to the next million, stay safe J.

[@Outdoorsmen77]

Love your channel. It has helped me a lot. Starting my own businesses in tree work. You inspired me to get to climbing again

[@evanlittle7126]

Your videos are great! It's crazy how those limbs shoot down those lines, you're a madman up there, I couldn't do that work. That little echo is great, I'm about to buy one I think before they are gone forever here in CA.

[@andrasnemeth6659]

Kevin's helmet is soooo fun!!! Like a LEGO figure head. Love it!

[@litewatefitr]

Watching Kevin cool hand Luke that line with a Lego guy head is fantastic. Nice work, Kats!

[@jamesrussell5619]

Can't wait to get that saw , my order from sappy supply can in quick . Thank you

[@B_Van_Glorious]

I appreciate you talking about your bidding. Ive settled into the south sound and pricing varies soooo much from arborist to arborist. im a groundie/tech/only climbed the Dougie's/maples on my property, so I've seen and been a part of a fair share. I've always told clients, verbatim "is this really one of those things you want done by the cheapest bidder? If everything happens...bananas, I mean, can you afford THAT, really?!"

[@jordanmarg1791]

I really appreciate that you shared specific prices in this video. As someone who just started a tree service its hard to tell if Im quoting appropriately or not. So its nice to hear and see what others quote so I know if Im in the ball park.

[@user-vq3ez2cg5x]

Great video, quickly becoming my favorite channel!

[@markturner5996]

Great to see you've picked up your own equipment-congrats!!

[@LeesTreesKelowna]

I love the transparency man keep it up let’s slowly change the typical “Tree Guy” to what your doing respect bro ❤

[@jamesc7192]

Excellent job. One bit of advice though. When you dump your bucket truck, put the upper boom down to the cab protector. It won't shake as bad when jerking chips out.

[@nilsgreibich2104]

Really nice tall tree... very cool to watch how long the top took to fall to the ground!!! Nils

[@koreyhayes1621]

Hey man, love how you speak about adversity with compassion in one moment and humor in another. There can be both without taking away from the other. I appreciate that very much. Got a few questions for you: What do you do with the chips you stock up? Why not dump chips with the duff? Why not chip the duff?

[@user-fz6vs4de9m]

It is refreshing to hear a contractor talk about pricing. Too many are out to gouge anyone and everyone in any business. This goes all throughout the contractor world. I am retired and live comfortably but not high on the hog. I do odd jobs for people in need and tell them why and offer my rock bottom price. Many, many are so appreciative. Thank you for your honesty and morality. We need more of that in today's world.

[@evertkleynhans2617]

I wish it was as easy as you make it look. I enjoy your vids. Thanks.

[@StephenBrown-ti6mm]

That was an awesome video total transparency on pricing two ways to do a job do it cheap or do it rite you and your guys smashed it 👍👍

[@robertogarfias2326]

Me ha gustado mucho el video. Enhorabuena por el gran trabajo. Saludos desde España

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

I just started a tree business so hearing your advice and opinions on all this is a huge help! Thanks for anither great video as always!!!

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@benji2177]

Nice work 👏 love your progression man ❤

[@johnnyshell2839]

Kevin if you see this a tip for back cut line up is when you finish the face top cut bring the bar out the same way it went in and scar the bark. It's a quick reference my man.

[@jeffharvey6768]

Great job Jake!

[@paulpejouhy6151]

Watching you up there reminds me of Jack and the Beanstock

[@richardkunkle9924]

Amazing work.

[@annemurphy6692]

NICE TO HEAR U TALK ABOUT EVERY DAY STUFF 😊

[@kimjohansson7098]

Thank you about commenting the price. I have always assumed that difficult jobs do not come for cheap and it was nice to hear about the cost. I'm from different continent but I would assume we would be speaking about similar figures for a job like this also here in Scandinavia. Even the trees are typically smaller 😊

[@johnkruton9708]

Employees!! You’ve hit it big with paying other people to help you! Good job and good business.

[@dylanfournet6080]

I enjoy and appreciate hearing your view point on things like drugs and alcohol. It sounds like it may be part of your testimony. A lot of the people that are addicted also feel alone so its encouraging to hear that other people especially very successful people like yourself used to also struggle.

[@snorpax1887]

i enjoyed the insight on peoples vices, interesting stuff

[@jasonwagner5571]

OK brother. I see you finally tie-in. Well done!👍🏽

[@jamesrussell5619]

Dude on the ground is a beast 💪 put in the porta 😂

[@beacjere284]

love the smiley face helmet!

[@raymondheckard234]

No problems with talking about your life experiences and philosophy. It is good to see a person your age talking about it, and who know, there may be a person dealing with Drugs and Alcohol issues that you may expose them to a new high that changes their life for good. Keep up the good work.

[@JadensRedemption]

Gratz on getting out on your own Jake! Sweet opening clip as well

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

couple thoughts - first of I love your honest to the gut style. Saw couple things here that one day may catch up..not critical, you are your own man…the brave man running the receiving end of zip line…maybe put in a porta or a breake or check line (not sure if you have seen this done,not the porta but the break-line). Eventually his “number” will come up and he will get hit by one of those branch torpedoes… also west coast style cutting with just lanyard - no problem for me at all - how ever with the ported super fast saws, high rev - even a steel cable is no match…at one point I saw a cut - above your lanyard, close, down towards lanyard…just got worried there - we all have a tired moment, are stressed, dehydrated…just be super careful…we/I like ya…really!

[@levigranger5383]

Love the ported 2511 with 1/4 pitch chain. Definitely makes you feel like a star wars character

[@09Freebird]

I love when employees do extra work

[@EasyMoneyCrew]

great video, man that Echo rips. it's crazy how easy you make climbing those trees look. i just got into climbing it's not that easy! just goes to show someone who knows what they are doing can make it look so simple.

[@toddtrierweiler958]

Hey Kevin 🙂 for the camera 😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-gb4tg7zb2b]

Nice job man 🔥

[@hernes0071]

that seemed like a perfect lumber log.

[@danmcburney3247]

Great video Jake 😉❤

[@charlierichardson]

FANTASTIC JOB NOT ALL GUYS GOES OUT LIKE U

[@davidhibberd6920]

Love the videos I watch all the way from new Zealand I have also just changed my wee Ms170 to the speed cut nano bar and chain

[@timbrown2637]

When you get a store are you going to carry stihl parts like carb kits, fuel lines etc. ? I live in Snohomish and will check it out when your store is up and running, hopefully not too far.

[@axesandthings483]

Oooh, cut through the holding wood felling the stick. Good thing you had a tag line in it! She'd have gone over backwards otherwise. Face cut was perfect though.

[@brucemartini2288]

PERFECT Humboldt!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@targetdreamer257]

That is a really good idea using the road cones. It's almost like they painted a target for him up on the tree. Especially with the horrible visibility from up there. I find it so entertaining and delightful watch the sawdust just go drifting away from the saw.

[@kyledisch4034]

Well done jake and crew! You made that dismantle look easy man. One problem ive been coming across doing tree work in NJ is that people only care about the price alot of the time. They want the cheapest possible price and the most amount of work done lol its crazy man

[@White_devil1980]

Your store is great 👍

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome job brother

[@assassinlexx1993]

Just a quick tip . Make sure you garbage cans are tied down . Even with a bungee strap. One minute the cans are in the trailer and then the wind blows them out. I noticed your boom was not locked down. Hard on the hydraulic rams . Great videos as always.

[@BRUSHYSURFING]

You have the right the attitude to pricing work and to dealing with clients who want a cheaper price( mopst everybody does) -price competition with other contractors is a losing proposition for everybody and the industry. Learn exactly what your operating costs, day and overhead are , and know exactly what you want in profit and charge accordingly and review every job against the quote immediately you finish the work! - i learned that as a landscaping and paving and pond building and large boulder placement contractor who started out with a garening service when I was 17 and I retired when I was 63... it is better for everyone to miss out on getting work rather than losing money because you deliberately priced work too cheap just to get money in the door. better to go broke sitting at home than going broke while busting your arse! which hurts the whole industry not just yourself. have fun , but know your pricing. love your work! thanks for the entertainment and education!

[@johnables6069]

Love this content🎉

[@edenilsonfernandes]

Acompanho seus trabalhos aqui da Paraíba - Brasil, seus trabalhos são arretados de bom

[@catog9991]

Interesting episode. Would be very interesting to see how you do cost/price calculation. I guess you have some kind of schema were you do a cost calculation or just do it in your head job by job?

[@jp5fens]

Outstanding work! Don't ever underestimate the value that you bring to the table. If that were my house, your work would be worth every penny! If one piece of wood went throught the roof, that 's an easy $5-10K in repairs.

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

Beyond the cost of repairs is the change in the insurance premiums, if you can keep the insurance policy with that company. Ugh.

[@denniswilliams1282]

Nice work

[@stevenjohnblundell2768]

Excellent ❤

[@mrjo5hua]

There is no price on safety and quality. Keep up the great work!

[@paulpalma1685]

FYI. I just noticed your rope holding you to the tree is partially cut. Love your content.

[@rickstafford5316]

Very nice work