How To Find A Qualified Tree Service Company

6/15/2015

Homeowners searching for qualified tree care companies should look for the following:

Good References: Ask for references, and check on the quality of their work. Don't be rushed by a bargain and don't pay in advance.
Proof of Insurance: Ask for current certificates of liability and workers' compensation insurance, if applicable. Be aware that if the tree care company you hire doesn't have insurance or is not a legal company, you - the homeowner - could be held responsible as a contractor.
Solid Reputation: Verify professional affiliations the company might have, such as memberships in business and/or professional organizations such as the Tree Care Industry Association.
Up-to-Date Knowledge: Ask if they follow ANSI Standards. A professional arborist will be aware of the current safety, pruning, fertilizing, and cabling standards.
Contract: Insist on a signed contract as to cost, dates when work is to be performed, and exactly what is to be done. Insist that climbing spikes are used only if the tree is to be cut down.

Find a Professional
A professional can assess your landscape and work with you to determine the best trees and shrubs to plant for your existing landscape.

4 Comments

Ashley Turns link

8/29/2017 07:40:48 pm

Thank you for letting me know that I should hire a tree care company that is aware of the most recent standards, according to the ANSI. Since we just moved, my husband and I want to make sure we take great care of our lawn and the plants on it. So we'll be sure to find a tree care service that prunes and fertilizes according to the latest standards.

Ridley link

4/19/2018 12:12:00 pm

These are great tips for finding a tree service. I love how you said that you should make sure to look at the company's past work and talk to previous clients. To me, that's why online research is so important. Doing that allows you to find the company with the best experience and record.

Ashley Maxwell link

4/23/2018 05:21:10 pm

I really like how you said that a tree service should be able to prove that they are insured. I also like how you said that they should be reputable too. My husband and I are looking into a reputable service to mow our lawn and take care of our plants.

James Lee Tucker link

5/17/2018 04:30:40 pm

Indeed it is a good idea to get references and check the quality of work before hiring a tree service company. My uncle has a couple of trees in his backyard and mentioned he wants them trimmed. I'll be sure to talk to him about getting references and checking quality before deciding which tree care company should he hire.

How To Find A Qualified Tree Service Company

Leave a Reply.

Sarah H.

Archives

Categories