I've taken a few down, basically when I lived way out in the country and had lots of room. I've hired an arborist for any work I've had done in town :)

I should tell the rest of the story, I suppose. Larry went in right after he dropped the trees and built enough of a road for the landscaper to get his equipment where he needed it. Used nothing but a loader because all his equipment is out on site. I could have done what he did with a dozer and loader and a few hours. He was only about an hour at the job. Amazing.