Choosing A Tree Removal Service Company
When looking for a tree removal company, one thing you can do is ask the companies
you contact if they employ arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. This is a governing body that sets the standard for tree care and is recognized in many different countries.
You can even search for Certified Arborists in your area on the isa-arbor website. This credential is what separates the knowledgeable tree service from the cowboy with the pick up truck and chainsaw.
The next thing would be how to tell a knowledgeable tree company. The person who comes to your house should know what kind of trees you have on your property, and should be able to spot problem trees such as dead, dying, rotten spots, and any other potential danger imposed by the trees.
When the estimator shows up for the appointment, are they on time? Are they professional?
Listen to what they say; do they know what they are talking about? If you ask to have your tree topped and they say "Sure we can do that!", this will be a red flag for you, you should never have your trees topped and a professional arborist will not offer this service to you.
Ask if they carry liability insurance and ask for proof of it. Tree removal can sometimes result in damage to your property.
Tree removal tools and equipments can be dangerous if mishandled. In this case, there is a need to hire arborists or avail of tree removal service.
An arborist has the necessary skills and know-how to do this specific job. Before deciding to seek for a tree removal service, it is vital to identify what are your specific needs.
Here are some of these needs:
Grunt Work - This work involves brush chipping and stump grinding of trees. Stump grinding is typically messy because wood chips will be scattered all around your house after the task.
Dangerous Work - This operation includes taking away of partially broken limbs which are likely to fall in your estate or may cause injury to others. This procedure is called limbing. This delicate chore requires a reputable, expert tree removal company that offers insurance to its customers.
Tree Pruning Work - It is a process of cutting damaged branches or other parts of the trees. This entails cutting only the damaged portion of the tree rather than hacking the whole tree.
This method helps develop the tree to become strong and it also prevents it from endangering your possessions. It is important to hire certified arborists for this particular purpose.
Ask if their staff is covered by Workmen's Compensation. You can check on-line to see what the status of their coverage is. Get the quote in writing and make sure it is detailed!
Ask if it is a "Quote" or an "Estimate". Does the price include full removal of all debris and wood?
A good company will leave your yard in the same condition or better as when they arrived. And do not pay until all work is completed and if they say they will be back for the 2 truckloads of firewood then let them know that is when the payment will be ready for them.
Try not to let price be your choosing factor. Tree removal can be a very difficult and labor intensive job depending on the tree.
No two trees are the same so do not compare pricing to what your neighbors paid. The estimator will be factoring in the size and location of the tree.
If it is in the back yard and over the house and it all has to be brought through a 3 foot gate it is going to cost you more than the same size tree in the front yard next to the road. If you get a few quotes, and you should, make sure you are comparing apples to apples.
So to sum it up, hire a company with Certified Arborists, liability insurance, workmen's compensation insurance, and a written quote with professional knowledgeable staff. And if you want even better service during the job provide the crew with cold ice tea and a snack; it will go a long way.
by: Jack Landry
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