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What does a typical carving cost? Prices vary, depending on the amount of detail, type of wood, diameter of log, height of tree, location, degree of difficulty, etc. As a rule of thumb, prices are generally $125-$200 per foot of carving up to a height of 5 feet. Above 5 feet, scaffolding is needed, and the price is a
bout $150-$225 per foot of carving. Yes, I do a lot of on-site custom carvings. The customer must have the tree topped to the approximate height of the desired carving. Customers are welcome to videotape or take pictures of the carving process. Some even invite their friends over and have a party! When I have completed a carving, he signs and dates it and attaches a nameplate. Finishing instructions are furnished to the customer and, in some cases, the first coat of finish is applied. Unless other arrangements are made, the customer is responsible for clean up and removal of sawdust and wood scraps. Pat is fully insured and will take precautions with protective screening when warranted. How long will a carving last? I use marine/spar varnish or spar urethane to finish most carvings (generally 3-4 coats are applied). A "Care and Feeding" instruction sheet is provided with each carving. We recommend a refresher coat every couple of years for outdoor carvings. I have seen carvings done years ago that look freshly carved. All carvings are guaranteed to crack, some more than others. I recommend filling cracks with silicone caulk or other wood filler products.
