We recently had a huge tree taken out and the rest of them trimmed. Licensed business quoted us $3300. Hubby said.....how much in $100 bills? $1600, because that meant NO PAPERWORK or taxes, etc. I am ok with that. Quite a difference. I took that $1800 savings and helped pay for new carpet. So 2 businesses got our money instead of just one.
I can drop a tree in the woods if need be. When the tree is big or close to the house, professionals are worth their money...