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Shepherd, TX (San Jacinto County)• Posted by Robert & Elaine Thornton

Meticulous Loblolly Pine Removal (Leaning over Sunroom)

We are specifically looking for a climber who will NOT drop heavy logs on our septic drain field. Tree has signs of pine bark beetle at the upper crotch. We want negative rigging and ground protection mats.

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$2,200 USD Held in Neutral Trust

SlowCut Escrow: 100% funds held until homeowner approves post-cleanup photo audit.

Release TriggerHomeowner 5-Point Yard Audit
Tree Biological Profile & Drop-Zone Constraints
SpeciesLoblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
Height78 ft
Trunk DBH26 inches
Lean Angle14° Lean
Verified Site Hazards
12 feet above glass sunroom additionOverhead 240V secondary power drop to workshopUnderground septic lateral lines in drop zone
Drop-Zone Requirement:
tight hand rigging
Schedule Window: No rush — preferred start within 7-14 days for optimal dry ground conditions
Site & Canopy Documentation
Tree documentation
Tree documentation
Live Rigging & Cut Progress Feed
1 of 5 Completed
SlowCut stages require visual sign-off at critical points to verify zero damage before wood is bucked.
1. Perimeter Turf Shielding & Rigging Anchor SetupYesterday, 3:30 PM

Composite heavy-duty mats positioned over septic field and gutters protected.

Climber Log: Verified septic map with homeowner markers.
2. High Canopy Anchor & Safety Rigging Installed

Friction line set at 65ft junction with dual false crotch blocks.

3. Controlled Segment-by-Segment Canopy Lowering

Negative rigging limbs over sunroom roofline without free falls.

4. Trunk Spar Chunking with Speedline / Chute

Sectioning trunk into controlled segments.

5. Ground Flush Cut, Chipping & Turf Rake Audit

Magnetic nail sweep, lawn rake, debris haul-off, escrow sign-off.

PatientPro™ Rigging Bids

2 itemized proposals submitted

Caleb Vance
PatientPro™
Piney Woods Precision Tree & Rigging
4.98(342 jobs)
$1,950
Escrow All-Inclusive
No-Rush Duration:6.5 deliberate hours (2-man crew)
Rigging & Lowering Plan:

High-friction negative rigging using Stein bollard anchored to lower trunk. Every top limb will be roped down in sub-80lb sections to avoid lawn concussion. AlturnaMats laid across septic field before moving any wood.

Turf & Yard Protection:

Zero turf indentation guarantee; plywood + composite mats over septic tank perimeter.

Wood & Debris Disposal:

All brush chipped and hauled; main trunk cut into 16-inch manageable firewood rounds neatly stacked by owner shed.

Active - San Jacinto Mutual #449102
Jesse 'Red' Hollister
PatientPro™
Trinity River Low-Impact Canopy Care
4.96(218 jobs)
$2,100
Escrow All-Inclusive
No-Rush Duration:7.0 hours (3-man crew including ground rigger)
Rigging & Lowering Plan:

Overhead redirect line anchored into adjacent sound red oak. Tip-tied speedline system allowing branches to glide safely 40 feet away from sunroom directly to chipping zone.

Turf & Yard Protection:

Full ground matting corridor from backyard to trailer.

Wood & Debris Disposal:

Complete 100% removal and industrial blower sweep of roof, gutters, and lawn.

Active - Texas Forestry Insurers #881204