So you live in Auckland and you have a hedge that has grown overly large and risks damaging a fence so you need some Auckland hedge trimming expertise?
Perhaps you just require some artistic shaping of a small boxed garden edging hedge? Or maybe you have a large boundary or wind break hedge that is too large to prune yourself?
Any one of these problems will mean you need an Auckland hedge trimming company.
At first consideration you may think just any old cowboy will do when it comes to hedges. After all it's just a case of chain sawing them down a metre or two isn't it?
However all trees and therefore all hedges are different and require specific knowledge about just how much can be pruned. You need to know which growth points you can cut back to avoid damaging the hedge. A just as important consideration is safety. Many injuries occur around the home from using chainsaws and hedge pruning is often at heights and in difficult access places that could put you at risk. The aesthetics of how a hedge looks when trimmed is also worth thinking about. An expert will likely create a much more pleasing result to the eye.
Arborists have the skill and expertise to ensure not only safety but also that your hedge avoids unnecessary damage in the pruning process.
So, what do you consider when choosing hedge trimming companies in Auckland?
First, you should confirm what experience the hedge trimming company actually has. How long have they been an in business? You might even want to see what references they have from previous customers. A top hedge trimming company shouldn't have a problem supplying you with references.
Also find out what public liability and professional indemnity insurance coverage they have, as no matter how careful they are accidents can happen and there needs to be coverage for this. A good level to look for would be $1,000,000 coverage or more. Consider you have a large boundary hedge and in trimming it your neighbors home is damaged.
You want to ensure you don't have to claim on your own home insurance policy if something goes wrong so make sure the hedge trimming company has good coverage. They should be able to show you the insurance documents if required as well.
Also you may even want to ask if they have had any accidents previously and if yes have they made any claims on their policy?
Now, what do you do to find a reputable hedge trimming company in Auckland?
If you don't have any friends or relatives that can make a recommendation, what do you do?
First up just go online and do a Google search for "Hedge Trimming Auckland". Then just check out a few of the websites that show up. You'll be able to check off a few of the following details without actually phoning anyone.
1. You can see if they cover your suburb of Auckland.
2. You can see how experienced they are and how many years they've been operating. Not necessarily a guarantee of quality but generally a company operating for a number of years should be okay.
3. Check what level if any public liability insurance they have? This will often be listed on their website.
Now that you've narrowed it down to a few Auckland hedge trimming companies, next up get some quotes. Check the quote carefully to see:
If there is damage to you or your neighbours property, who covers it?
What specifically is included in the job?
Who is responsible for the clean up?
Who removes the trimmed off branches and waste?
Overall, make sure you are comparing apples with apples. For example the cheapest might not include the removal of branches in the price or may not have good (or any!) insurance coverage. Read on below for where to learn more about hedge trimming in Auckland.
