Today, I called a tree removal company to have my diseased elm removed. When I got home from work, I was surprised to find it still there. Not as surprised as my neighbor was to discover that his tree was missing, nor as surprised as his children when they saw there was no more tree-house. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
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Today, I woke up and found that the tree in my front yard was gone. FML
Today, my boss sent me to remove a tree from a client's home. So I went and cut down the tree, only for my boss to show up an hour later, speechless. I was supposed to remove a sapling that had sprouted through the driveway tarmac, not the 100-year-old prizewinning Japanese cherry tree. FML
Today, I got home to find my truck smashed by a fallen old tree. I was going to have the tree removed next week. FML
Today, I finally went to Home Depot to buy a chainsaw to cut down the tree leaning dangerously over my garage. When I got home, I found the tree had fallen and taken out the roof while I was shopping. FML
Today, I spent a half hour trying to help my cat down after he got stuck in the tree on my lawn. I finally gave up and called a local tree care company to help. When I returned outside, I found my cat casually walking about by the door. The guy who showed up to help was not happy. FML
Today, a storm dropped a tree across my road. I would have moved it with my tractor, but there was a tree on that too. FML
Today, I watched one of my neighbor's trees fall into the electrical lines outside my house. This was after he took a chainsaw to the tree. He refuses to cover the damages. FML
Today, my family and I went Christmas tree shopping. My husband and I were walking around when I saw the perfect tree. Excited, we immediately bought it. When we got home and set it up, I realized it came with a present: termites. FML
Today, my neighbors threatened to sue me because a six-foot branch fell off one of my trees and into their yard, hitting nothing on the way down. FML
Today, I was awakened by the sound of chain-saws. Moments later a tree branch came through my roof. FML
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stolencookie 17
How can they be so reckless about that stuff and not even verify first? It takes a lifetime to grow big enough for treehouses. Poor kids. :/
Welshite 39
You would think a tree removal company would know what a diseased tree looked like.
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flashback.miss 28
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
should've specified which tree you wanted removed. but hopefully they were understanding and you can work it out.
VooDooCarrie91 19
If its a reputable tree company I believe they should be able to recognize a "diseased elm".
friedpwnadge 25
I can't believe they wood do that, don't they know how to distinguish between properties? You'd think that their roots in the occupation would have given them some sense. Oh well, go to court and trim their bank account if your neighbor gives you trouble.
Narcoterrorist 6
YDI if you didn't give the directions in Spanish.
Welshite 39
#25: I think you are on the wrong site. Leave please.
asb818 14
#1, I'm pretty sure they specified the one on THEIR property, NOT the neighbors property.
Futacy 29
And if they have a representable IQ, then they should also know how to read a home address.
jessBeAqueen 13
aside from getting the wrong tree ( neighbor could have had the same tree )... they got the wrong house AND on top of it they didnt question the tree house on top of a "diseases tree" that no one seemed to mention to them.... just plain ridiculous!!!!
CelticSkye 13
Not only do I agree with #7, I must also point out that they should also know how to read....as in the OP's address on the work order... I feel sorriest for the neighbor kids. I hope they weren't TOO upset. I hope that you demand that the company that made the mistake come back and remove the correct tree at no charge, refund any monies you have already paid, AND replace the tree house the destroyed.
Zimmington 21
Yeah its sad for the kids but what about all the squirrels they made homeless
Futacy 29
^ Theres a nice deseased elm tree that they can move into that's not too far away. It seems like a perfet place for them.
MrsDruidess 23
really OP, you couldn't schedule something as important as a tree removal for a day that you would be home? Couldn't have a friend wait their and make sure it was done right? You really only have yourself to blame for not being there. Yes they ****** up but had you, the owner of the property been there it wouldn't have happend.
Sfaizi24 17
#99. "As Important as a tree removal" I don't consider tree removals to be anywhere near as important as to where I would have to reschedule it to overlook it.
IStoleTheCookies 16
Not really. You pay for them to come and cut your tree down. You shouldn't have to babysit them. They are the professionals, they are the ones who should've knocked first instead of just barging in the garden because firstly it's just plain rude and secondly if the neighbour was in they wouldn't of cut down the wrong tree. You pay people to do stuff, and they do it. OP is the customer and the tree surgeon is the one who will get in trouble for it.
CelticSkye 13
#84 - I'm sure the squirrels found a new tree to live in. And while its unfortunate that the squirrels were rendered homeless, there are some diseases that effect trees and then will spread to the trees next to it and keep spreading. So the smartest thing to do is displace one trees squirrel population before an entire neighborhoods squirrel population is wiped out.
stolencookie 17
How can they be so reckless about that stuff and not even verify first? It takes a lifetime to grow big enough for treehouses. Poor kids. :/
rokolodo 10
When doctors remove a healthy leg or arm. How are they gonna fix that? MD's make that mistake a lot. What do you expect from tree people?
iAlissa 34
As #7 stated up there awhile ago, it probably isn't hard to recognize a diseased elm if they're a reliable, knowledgable company.
ImAFaker 29
And I am pretty sure doctors can tell a healthy arm from a diseased one. If they can't then they might not be doctors for too long.
NoMore_CoolNames 14
33- If they do remove an arm or leg it won't take as long to fix as a tree does to grow.
shorty6823 28
It's easier and cheaper to replace a tree than an arm.
Jjimen1654 9
Yep time too sue. Best solution to everything.
NoMore_CoolNames 14
Why did my comment get downvotes? Can't they just put you back under and fix the mistake they made with your arm? Maybe I'm wrong but it takes trees a few years to grow full size.
FML_Whale 18
You can't grow back an arm, you have to pay A LOT for a prosthetic. And uh, I wouldn't go to your doctor if they have a history of chopping off the wrong body part.
tiernang 21
Ya, they can just sew your arm back on and you are fine.
TogeBara 12
it takes a lifetime? nah it takes money. you can BUY fully gown trees if you have the cash for it and if they removed the wrong tree from the wrong property they have an obligation to reimburse him a fair amount for it. I'd ask for however much it would cost to get a large tree planted in place of it and wait about a year then make a new tree house
rememberkids 14
#66 in Canada, its the opposite.
PaintedTempest 14
Why would a doctor remove a good limb??
finnrambo 13
"it takes trees a few years to grow full size" oh yes only a few years meaning you know like less than 80 apparently.
Welshite 39
You would think a tree removal company would know what a diseased tree looked like.
Blackcatluck 19
You're insane, that's like saying politicians know what they're talking about!
rokolodo 10
MD's_Doctors, surgeons can't tell which limb/leg is bad. They have removed a perfectly healthy limb before.
persianninja 23
I guess they didn't notice the tree house on the fact that the tree was on the neighbors lawn
Ukeee_X 19
I don't think that happens often as amputations can usually be fairly obvious which limb needs removing. Hint: sometimes they're covered in blood and mauled.
monnanon 13
or gangrenous or smelling. yes doctors do make mistakes but you make it sound like its an everyday occurance
Spagetiokillers 8
Thats a horrible comparison 32
bfsd42 20
Doctors removing the wrong limb is more common than you may think. That's why people write "not this arm. Other one to be removed", or something similar in big letters on their arm when it is being removed.
Spagetiokillers 8
59 i don't think anyone is saying that it doesn't happen however the comparison is stupid this tree wasn't even on the correct property there was a kind of "not this arm" on the tree considering there was a tree house. So basically if you want to compare it to the doctors. It would be that the doctor cut off the wrong arm on a completely different person. Also you cant replace an arm but you can replace a tree.
vixsin 22
How sad f those poor kids lives.
Sir_ND_Pity 35
They were barking up the wrong tree. FYL, OP!
ILoveMyArm 15
I guess the elm-ent of suprise here left OP stumped.
xInwex 12
More like f those kids lives.
PaintedTempest 14
That sucks
Futacy 29
I want to let you in on a little secret *looks around* *whispers* there's a button for that.
PaintedTempest 14
Well my bad I'm sorry I'm not perfect
ImAFaker 29
43- You better be sorry. All the perfects here are getting pretty angry.
bfsd42 20
37, you do know there's a button to show your dislike of a comment too, right?
Zomg_Okay 26
60 - You mean the one you could have used? ;)
hashshim 23
This thread is the epitome of hypocrisy.8 could have used the FYL button. 37 could have used the Down vote button. 60 could have done the same thing to 37. I could have also done the same instead of posting an incredibly confusing comment...
PaintedTempest 14
I admit I messed up sorry didn't mean to cause an uproar.
RoboCunnilingus 23
My trees have that same disease. Where little houses full of magic and wonder randomly appear on top of them. I see how they could have gotten that wrong.
RedPillSucks 31
I think both you AND your neighbor can bring a claim against the tree removal service.
Zebediabolical 43
I don't think OP can. But OP can refuse payment since the work specified wasn't done. The neighbor almost certainly can though.
Ki11erC 18
OP has nothing to claim for... He can refuse payment though.
Kristoffer 35
op can refuse payment and demand that the proper services be rendered.
epochfail 6
I work in tree removal. It is unacceptable that the company got the wrong tree in the wrong house. Have them replace the other tree for free be cause they screwed up. Then get another tree company to remove your tree
imagineapc 11
The removal company should remove the proper tree at no cost, reimburse OP for the cost of the tree removal, and replace the neighbors tree and tree house. OP should not have to pay a new company.
Zebediabolical 43
Why would they do that work for OP for free? They didn't cut down the wrong tree on OP's property, they did that on the neighbors. That's the person they're going to have to satisfy. If OP wants his tree removed he will probably have to pay someone. And like #11 said; give the business to someone more competent.
monnanon 13
you have missed the point entirely. they didnt do the job they said they would therefore they should still complete that job. op was wrongrd just as much as thier neighbour.
queerdragon 20
Op HIRED (which means he gave them money) to remove his tree. They removed the wrong tree. So they still have to do their job and remove his tree. They also need to replace the neighbor's tree and tree house.
Zebediabolical 43
If he paid them then yes, they need to come back and do the work they contracted to do. But it doesn't say anything about them being paid. Also. When I HIRE a cab, I don't pay until I arrive at the destination. Just because someone's been hired doesn't mean they've been paid.