When we hire a tree surgeon it is either because we need a specific job doing that
needs a lot of skill or because something has gone badly wrong and we need their expertise in an emergency. Here are a few things to expect when you hire a tree surgeon.
Qualifications
Tree surgeons should be qualified to do the job for which they have been hired, and indeed, there are many different levels of qualifications which mean that there are some things that some tree surgeons can do that others can't. The reason that they need to be qualified is because it is often a dangerous task and if they were to make a mistake it could easily result in injury either to themselves or someone else nearby. Therefore it is imperative to check whether your tree surgeon is suitably qualified for the job for which you have hired them.
Their Own Equipment
Obviously you would expect a tree surgeon to turn up with their own equipment if they were to work for you, but beyond the irritation and expense of providing your own equipment for them there is again a very good reason why you would expect them to have their own tools, and that reason is safety. Because of the inherent dangers involved in tree surgery it is imperative that the tree surgeon has the utmost confidence in his own equipment, and he can only really gain this by making sure that he services it himself, or trust the people who are servicing it for him.
A Friendly Attitude
Obviously you will be working closely with any tree surgeon that comes round to help you, and therefore it is extremely important to make sure that you can get on well with him or her. Of course, you shouldn't see this as a test of how obnoxious you can be towards them before they "crack" but you should be able to expect a pleasant and friendly professional who is hard-working and has your best interests at heart so that the task you have set them is completed thoroughly and effectively.
As you can see there are plenty of things you should think about when hiring a tree surgeon for any work that you might need doing and this article has only really covered the first three - what else would you expect from a tree surgeon that you have hired.