[Everyone] FW: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate

[Lauren Rich]

We have used boutte before and i believe they know how to get necessary
permits to do this . . .

Lauren Rich
Atlanta, GA


On Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 9:25 AM Sara Crews via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Kathleen, do you know if Boutte Tree Service has an arborist on staff?  If
> so, the arborist could obtain a permit from the City of Decatur to take
> down the declining cherry tree at the rear of your home.
>
> Sara
>
> On 01/25/2026 6:19 PM EST Kathleen M. Baggett via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
>
>
> I wondered why I hadn’t heard back on this. Please see below. Giant limbs
> are continuing to fall from the concerning trees over our roof.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Kathleen Baggett, Ph.D. *
>
> Associate Professor | 2CI Scholar in Dev Disability Health Disparities
>
> Director, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development
>
> Director,  Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
> (Ga_LEND)
>
> School of Public Health | Georgia State University
>
> Phone: 404.413.1571
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
> *Date: *Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM
> *To: *Residents <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>
> *Subject: *Tree Care Estimates- high priority
>
> Hi there,
>
>
>
> Following up on this. Thanks to Maryann, David, Ron, and Jordan. Below are
> quotes, which are about to expire. Vincent, Sara, please let us know how we
> can move this forward. I’m happy to schedule with Gill Tree Care if
> approved.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Kathleen
>
>
>
> *Kathleen Baggett, Ph.D. *
>
> Associate Professor | 2CI Scholar in Dev Disability Health Disparities
>
> Director, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development
>
> Director,  GA Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related
> Disabilities
>
> School of Public Health | Georgia State University
>
> Phone: 404.413.1571
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
> *Date: *Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
> *To: *Residents <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com>
> *Subject: *FW: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate
>
> Happy New Year!
>
>
>
> Here are 3 quotes based on property tree assessment. The first 2 are
> highly reputable; R & I would prefer either of the first 2. Let me know how
> you’d like to proceed. We’d like to get this work done as soon as possible.
>
>
>
> *Gill Tree Care *(Brendan Gill, trained arborist, removed the giant tree
> stump last year)
>
> Total: *$36400*
>
> *Itemized- see attached*
>
>
>
> *Boutte Tree Inc.- *Trained Arborist
>
> *Total with $250 discount = $3700*
>
> Itemized- see attached
>
>
>
> *Best Price Tree Services: 678 641 7627*
>
> This is the company who completed the last Chelsea Place property
> trimming. A new property assessment and verbal quote were provided in
> mid-December, which was higher than the the 2 quotes above. Although
> requested multiple times, a written quote was not provided. Moreover, I
> have other concerns that in my view make this the least favorable option of
> the 3. Happy to discuss if you wish.
>
>
>
> *King Tree Services: * Did not pursue a new quote based on Sarah’s and
> Maryann’s documentation from last year that the cost was double or more
> than the other quotes at the time.
>
>
>
> K
>
>
>
> *Kathleen Baggett, Ph.D.*
>
> Associate Professor | 2CI Scholar in Dev Disability Health Disparities
>
> Director, Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development
>
> Director,  Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
> (Ga_LEND)
>
> School of Public Health | Georgia State University
>
> Phone: 404.413.1571
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
> *Date: *Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
> *To: *Maryann Dabkowski <mdabkowski at gmail.com>, David Weiner <
> david.l.weiner30030 at gmail.com>, Sharon Jordan <jsharona at gmail.com>, Ron
> Baggett <rgbaggett at me.com>
> *Subject: *FW: Boutte Tree assessment, estimate
>
> Thanks again for sending the information below, Maryann. I see that the
> quote from Best Price Service is comparable to the prices from Boutte. In
> recognition of the committee’s work last time to obtain quotes, *Ron,* *can
> you please follow up with the 2 companies below (Best Price Tree Service
> and King Tree Service)? *This would get us to the 3 requested quotes.
> Given the spike damage that a company in the recent past caused to one of
> the large oaks near us, you might casually comment on this damage and note
> how these companies respond.
>
>
>
> Kathleen
>
>
>
> *Hey good morning all!*
>
>
>
> *Here are the two services we used fo estimates last time:*
>
>
>
> *Best Price Tree Service <https://bestpricetreeservice.us/>**: 678 641
> 7627. Owner is named Dana. You can call or text him directly. He ended up
> charging us $2100. Here's the breakdown he provided to Sarah at the time:*
>
> *#412 - $700.00*
>
> *#406 - $300.00*
>
> *#340 - $300.00*
>
> *#344 - $800.00*
>
>
>
> *Total-$2,100.00*
>
>
>
> *King Tree Services- I don't know that I would recommend trying them again
> unless we just need another bid to round out options for Vincent. They
> estimated $5000, which Sarah deemed absurd. *
>
>
>
> *Dave-- if you find time on your hands, perhaps you can use your excellent
> Internet skills to find another reputable service or two for us to call?*
>
>
>
> *Kathleen/Ron-- given that you have specific trees of concern, I'm
> wondering if it's best for one of you to coordinate with the vendors so
> that one of you can be available when someone comes to do an estimate so
> you can point out your concerns? I work from home and can probably join in
> on a walk around the property depending on whether or not I have a meeting
> at the same time, but I think it's important you're available, given my
> experience with working with the vendors a couple of years ago. *
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> K
>
>
>
> *Hey good morning all!*
>
>
>
> *Here are the two services we used for estimates last time:*
>
>
>
> *Best Price Tree Service <https://bestpricetreeservice.us/>**: 678 641
> 7627. Owner is named Dana. You can call or text him directly. He ended up
> charging us $2100. Here's the breakdown he provided to Sarah at the time:*
>
> *#412 - $700.00*
>
> *#406 - $300.00*
>
> *#340 - $300.00*
>
> *#344 - $800.00*
>
>
>
> *Total-$2,100.00*
>
>
>
> *King Tree Services- I don't know that I would recommend trying them again
> unless we just need another bid to round out options for Vincent. They
> estimated $5000, which Sarah deemed absurd. *
>
>
>
> *Dave-- if you find time on your hands, perhaps you can use your excellent
> Internet skills to find another reputable service or two for us to call?*
>
>
>
> *Kathleen/Ron-- given that you have specific trees of concern, I'm
> wondering if it's best for one of you to coordinate with the vendors so
> that one of you can be available when someone comes to do an estimate so
> you can point out your concerns? I work from home and can probably join in
> on a walk around the property depending on whether or not I have a meeting
> at the same time, but I think it's important you're available, given my
> experience with working with the vendors a couple of years ago. *
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From: *Kathleen M. Baggett <kbaggett at gsu.edu>
> *Date: *Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
> *To: *Maryann Dabkowski <mdabkowski at gmail.com>, Jordan Foster <
> jfoster34 at gsu.edu>, David Weiner <david.l.weiner30030 at gmail.com>, Ron
> Baggett <rgbaggett at me.com>
> *Subject: *Boutte Tree assessment, estimate
>
> Hi there,
>
>
>
> Boutte Tree came out on Friday and provided the attached estimate based on
> his assessment- walking around Chelsea place. Maryanne, there was a tree
> limb by your house not on our radar that he had concerns about. Ron met
> with him and can fill you in tomorrow if you have time. The 2 K-ish
> estimate is for the 3 giant oaks by us. What do you all think is the next
> step? Do we need to have 2 of the companies who provided previous estimates
> (Maryanne, whoever you recall was best/ most competitive)?come  out?
>
>
>
> Kathleen
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