Tree Service business resources
Price a removal, write the estimate and send the invoice, for tree crews and arborists. All of it is free to use, with nothing to sign up for. When you want the office work done for you, see how tree services run on Koira.
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Price a job
Cost calculators, tree service pricing guides and the math behind an honest number for tree service work.
Cost calculators and pricing guides
Cost calculatorTree removal cost calculatorRemoval, trimming and stump grinding, priced by height and hazard.Cost calculatorLand clearing cost calculatorBrush, light or heavy woods, or mulching, priced per acre.Pricing guideHow to Price Tree WorkHow to price tree removal, trimming and stump grinding from crew hours, equipment and disposal, with sourced per tree benchmarks and a worked example.Price a jobPrice checkYour prices against the local range, job by job.ReportTypical job prices by stateKoira estimates for 13 trades: sourced prices scaled to each state's wages.
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Paperwork
Tree Service documents with the trade's own line items, terms and a worked example. Fill one in, then print it or download Word.
Free templateTree service estimateLine items, deposit, good-until date and a signature line.Free templateTree service invoiceLines, tax, deposit already paid and the balance due.Free templateTree service receiptAmount received, how it was paid and the balance left.Free templateTree service work orderTasks, materials, crew, site notes and a sign-off.Free templateTree service proposalThree options side by side, each with its own total.Free templateTree service change orderAdded work, credits, the new total and days added.Free templateTree service service agreementVisits, coverage, price, billing, renewal and cancellation.
Start a business
The steps to open a tree service business, a name, and a plan you can take to a bank.
Start-up guideHow to start a tree service businessSafety and power lines, insurance, the saws and chipper, pricing removals and trimming.Name generatorTree service business name generatorName ideas for a tree service business.Business planTree service business plan templateA tree service business plan with trade sections and example text.Any tradeHow to Start a Home Services BusinessHow to start and own a home services business: picking a trade, licenses and insurance, pricing, first customers, getting paid and the tools a small shop needs.
Software and comparisons
What tree services need from office software, and how the big names compare on price and fit.
SoftwareTree service software for small tree and arborist companiesWhat a small tree service or arborist company needs from software, a plain checklist, and an honest look at Koira, Jobber, Housecall Pro, QuoteIQ and ServiceTitan.ComparisonJobber alternative for tree servicesJobber for a tree service: the plan tree services land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked tree service price example, and how Koira compares.ComparisonHousecall Pro alternative for tree servicesHousecall Pro for a tree service: the plan tree services land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked tree service price example, and how Koira compares.ComparisonQuoteIQ alternative for tree servicesQuoteIQ for a tree service: the plan tree services land on, what it costs for 1 to 3 people, a worked tree service price example, and how Koira compares.
Messages
Texts and emails to copy for the moments every job has: the follow-up, the deposit, the reminder and the review ask.
Message templateQuote follow-up textNudge an open estimate by text: first nudge, check-in, polite close.Message templateDeposit requestAsk for the deposit: what it covers and a link to pay.Message templatePayment reminderUnpaid invoice reminders: friendly, firm and final notice.Message templateReview requestAsk for a Google review after the job, with your link.Message templatesEvery message templateQuote follow-ups, payment reminders, appointment texts, review requests and more.