Tree Removal Estimate

TREE REMOVAL ESTIMATE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

Parties and Estimate

Estimate Date:    Estimate No.:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires to obtain professional tree removal and related services at the Work Site described above; and

WHEREAS, Contractor is engaged in the business of tree removal, has the skill, equipment and insurance to perform the work, and is willing to provide such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Estimate and Service Agreement (Agreement); and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall perform the Scope of Work with reasonable care and in accordance with industry standards for tree removal, including removal of specified trees, any agreed stump grinding, limb chipping, hauling of debris, and site clean-up as explicitly described above. Any deviation from the written Scope of Work requires prior written authorization signed by both parties.

Itemized Estimate

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Subtotal: $    Tax / Sales Charges: $    Total Estimated Cost: $

Optional Services: Stump grinding Haul and remove debris Emergency / after-hours call-out

Payment Terms

Deposit (due on acceptance): $.

Balance Due: $, payable upon completion of the contracted Scope of Work unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Late payment shall incur interest at on overdue balances, compounded monthly, and recovery costs including reasonable collection and attorney fees shall be payable by the Client.

Term and Termination

Work Start Date: .    Estimated Completion Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within days after written notice. Termination by Client prior to commencement may result in forfeiture of deposit as liquidated damages where Contractor has reserved time or incurred costs.

Permits, Access and Site Conditions

Client is responsible for obtaining any required permits and for notifying utility companies of planned work unless otherwise agreed in writing. Contractor will identify visible utilities and take reasonable precautions; Contractor is not responsible for damage to underground utilities not properly marked. Contractor may suspend work if site conditions deviate materially from conditions represented at estimate.

Insurance, Liability and Indemnification

Contractor represents that it maintains general liability and worker's compensation insurance consistent with industry standards. Contractor's liability for claims arising out of Contractor's performance shall be limited to direct damages not exceeding the total fees paid under this Agreement. Client agrees to indemnify and hold Contractor harmless from claims arising from Client's negligence, site hazards, or misrepresentation of site conditions.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that cost estimates, pricing, equipment lists, and methods constitute confidential business information. Neither party shall disclose such confidential information to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law. Confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two years.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Estimate Validity and Acceptance

This estimate is valid for days from the Estimate Date above, unless earlier withdrawn by Contractor. Acceptance of this Estimate requires Client's signature below and payment of any required deposit identified in the Payment Terms.

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