So you want to hire a tree service to get rid of the old or unruly tree or trees from your property? We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 things you need to know before hiring a tree service, because when it comes to tree removal and tree care, the job shouldn’t be taken lightly. Removing a tree from your property is dangerous if you’re not sure what you’re getting into.
- Make sure the tree service company has updated and valid liability insurance, and that they not only have it, but display it in a conspicuous place. A good tree service company will readily give you a copy of their liability insurance if you ask for it. This is extremely important! Accidents can happen – not only to your property, but to people. We have liability insurance at Clean Cut Tree, and you can print & download a copy of our liability insurance here if you’d like.
- Make sure the tree service has the proper credentials. They should be ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborists, which includes a minimum of three years full-time experience working in the professional tree care industry and passing an extensive exam that covers all fronts of arboriculture. (We are ISA certified. Click here for more information.)
- Make sure the tree care professionals can provide a list of satisfied customers as references. (Call us and we can give those to you!)
- Make sure they can give you an estimate of the work that will be performed. (We can do this, too.)
- Verify that they can give you a solid time frame of when the work will be done. (We’ll let you know how long it’ll take.)
- Make sure that the company is professional, and is known for doing good, hard and honest work.
- Make sure that they use the proper equipment when on the job. And that they make use of protective equipment and protective measures.
- Does the company seem to care about customer satisfaction and loyalty?
- Do they use spikes to climb the trees when pruning and taking care of them? (The spikes are NOT good for trees. We’d never do this.)
- Finally, is the tree removal & care company willing to work with you to reach your individual needs?