Scott Lane

Hi Scott, Thanks for reaching out. I can help with pruning your elm but I need a few quick details to give an accurate price. Could you tell me the approximate height of the tree and the canopy spread, whether any branches are touching the house or powerlines, and how crew access would work between the houses? Photos taken from the street and the gap between the homes are very helpful. Because the tree sits between two houses we treat this as higher risk work and that can affect crew choice and pricing if rigging or extra care near structures is needed. As a very approximate guideline, typical pruning jobs in Calgary start around $600 and can rise to $1,200 or more for larger trees, tight access, or work where we need precision around homes. Lower end factors are a small tree, easy access, and light thinning. Higher end factors are tall trees, branches over the roof, narrow access, or required bucket/rigging work. We can also do a quick no-charge site visit to give a firm written quote and schedule the job; you do not need to be home and we can be flexible with timing. I will contact you by email as requested but let me know any days or times that work best for you. Thanks, and feel free to give us a shout if you have any questions, Max, Calgary Tree Care & Arborist Service (587) 329-7161