Quote tree work from photos of the tree
Clients send photos of the whole tree, its height and trunk width and what's under it, and you send an itemized quote they sign.
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| Remove silver maple, climb and rig over garage | $2,400.00 |
| Chip brush, haul logs and clean up | $450.00 |
| Stump grinding, per inch of diameteroptional30 × $6.00 | $180.00 |
| Haul grindings, add topsoil and seedoptional | $180.00 |
| Prune deadwood from the oak by the fenceoptional | $350.00 |
| Total | $3,030.00 |
Try a tree quote form
Riverside Tree Service is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.
What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.
The quote they get. Every line, optional extras they can tick, and one button to accept and pay your deposit.
What you see. A sample dashboard (a moving company): new requests, quotes out, upcoming jobs and payments.
Common quoting problems in tree work
- Homeowners collect several quotes. Driving out for every estimate when the client is comparing three or four companies adds up to a lot of unpaid time.
- Prices vary widely between companies. Clients see quotes thousands of dollars apart for the same tree, and a single total doesn't explain why.
- Access decides the method. Whether a truck and chipper can reach the tree, or everything is carried out by hand, can change a job by hours.
- Storm calls arrive all at once. After a wind storm, requests pile up by phone and text, and details get lost.
What your tree quote form asks
Tree work prices depend on height, trunk width, what's underneath and equipment access. The form asks for each, plus condition, stumps and wood, and photos of the tree and yard show whether it can be felled or must be rigged.
Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.
You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.
The questions your form starts with
- What do you need?Pick any: Tree removal, Trimming / pruning, Stump grinding, Storm damage / fallen tree, ...
- How many trees?Pick one: 1, 2-3, 4-6, 7+
- Height of the tallest treePick one: Under 4.5 m (15 ft), 4.5-12 m (15-40 ft), 12-18 m (40-60 ft), Over 18 m (60 ft), ...
- Trunk width at chest height (biggest tree)Pick one: Under 30 cm (12 in), 30-60 cm (12-24 in), 60-90 cm (24-36 in), Over 90 cm (36 in), ...
- Is it close to anything?Pick any: House or building, Power lines, Fence, Driveway or road, ...
- Condition of the treePick one: Healthy, Dead or dying, Leaning or cracked, Already fallen, ...
- Can equipment get to it?Pick one: Yes - front yard or open access, Backyard, gate 1 m (3 ft) or wider, Backyard, narrow or no gate, Not sure
- What about the stumps?Pick one: Grind them, Leave them, Not sure
- Wood and branchesPick one: Haul everything away, Leave the logs, take the branches, Leave it all, Not sure
Every form also asks for: a preferred date and time of day · the address of the job · their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos
How quoting works in Quote Falcon
Share your link
Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.
Send the quote
Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.
Get it signed and paid
The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.
What changes the price of a tree job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Height and trunk diameter
- Bigger trees take more cuts, rigging and cleanup. Many companies price removals by size, from a few hundred dollars for small trees to several thousand for large ones.
- Targets underneath
- A tree in an open yard can often be felled. Over a house, a fence or power lines, it has to be climbed and rigged down in pieces.
- Access for equipment
- Whether a bucket truck or chipper can get close, or everything is carried out by hand, can change a job by hours.
- Crane or bucket truck
- Large trees near structures sometimes need a crane, which adds cost but can save a day of climbing.
- Tree condition and species
- Dead, rotten or storm-split trees are less predictable to climb and rig. Hardwoods like oak are heavier to handle than softwoods.
- Cleanup and wood
- Chipping brush, hauling logs or leaving firewood rounds are often priced separately, so clients can pick what they want done.
- Stump grinding
- Often priced per inch of stump diameter with a minimum charge. Hauling grindings or adding topsoil and seed costs extra.
- Permits and locates
- Many cities require a permit to remove larger or protected trees. Stump grinding near buried lines usually means booking a utility locate first.
A tree job, from request to deposit
Remove a 60 ft silver maple with a cracked main leader that stands about 10 ft from the garage.
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60 ft silver maple removal near a garageNew quote requestNew
- What do you need?
- How many trees?
- Height of the tallest tree
- Trunk width at chest height (biggest tree)
+21. The request comes in
The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.
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Quote 60 ft silver maple removal near a garage
Remove silver maple, climb and rig over garage $2,400.00 Chip brush, haul logs and clean up $450.00 Stump grinding, per inch of diameteroptional $180.00 Haul grindings, add topsoil and seedoptional $180.00 Prune deadwood from the oak by the fenceoptional $350.00 Total $3,030.00 2. You send the quote
Stump grinding, topsoil and seed, and pruning a second tree are optional lines the client can add while the crew is on site.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$3,030.00Deposit paid by card$606.00Balance due$2,424.00
3. They sign and pay the deposit
They pay your 20% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.
Deposits and payment terms for tree jobs
Deposit habits vary in tree work. Many small companies take no deposit on a quick trim and are paid when the job is done. Bigger removals, crane jobs and permitted work more often carry a deposit, commonly 10-30%, because a cancellation can waste a crane booking and a crew day. The balance is usually due on completion. Some states cap home-improvement deposits, so check local rules.
How deposits work in Quote Falcon
You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.
Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.
No subscription, no plans, nothing to upgrade to.
only on card payments clients make through Stripe, on top of Stripe's own fee. Cash, e-transfer and cheques: no fee.
Everything's included
- Your own quote page with questions for your trade
- Photos with every request, up to 10
- Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
- Optional lines clients tick themselves
- E-signatures with a signed PDF
- Card deposits and payment stages
- Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
- Calendar you can share with your crew
- Website button or built-in form
- Spam protection on every form
Common questions
How do you quote tree removal jobs?
Most tree services price by the tree's size, what it's near and how it has to come down. Cleanup, wood handling and stump grinding go on separate lines. In Quote Falcon each item is a line, and stump grinding or extra pruning can be optional lines the client chooses.
How much to take down a 30 ft tree?
It depends on more than height. Trunk width, whether it can be felled or must be rigged around buildings or wires, access for equipment and cleanup all change the price, and rates vary by region. The form asks for each of these, so the quote reflects the actual tree.
How do I quote a stump grinding job?
Many companies charge per inch of stump diameter with a minimum charge, plus extra for hauling grindings or adding topsoil. In Quote Falcon you can add it as one line, such as 30 inches at a per-inch price, and mark it optional so the client decides whether to grind or leave the stump.
Do tree services ask for a deposit?
Some do, especially for large removals, crane work or jobs that need a permit, often 10-30%. Many small companies take none on simple trims. In Quote Falcon you set a default percentage or fixed amount, and the client pays it by card when they accept, through your own Stripe account.
Can clients send photos of the tree?
Yes, up to 10 photos per request. The starter form asks for photos of the whole tree and the way into the yard, plus height, trunk width and what's nearby. That's often enough to decide between felling and rigging before you visit.
Will Quote Falcon follow up on quotes clients haven't answered?
Yes, unless you turn it off. An unanswered quote gets up to two follow-up emails, 3 days after you send it and 4 days after that. You can also see when the client opened the quote, which helps when they're comparing several companies.
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