TREE SERVICE GUIDE
Top 8 Questions to Ask a Tree Service
Dead and diseased trees impact your property in many negative ways. Aside from being an eyesore, trees with compromised health are a potential hazard that can hurt you and your family. They can also be a threat to your property when they get hit by a storm. You should consider removing these trees right away. This job is best done by a professional who is experienced in dangerous tree removal. Using a professional tree service in this situation gives you confidence that your tree is in good hands. To help you make the critical decision of who to hire, we have listed eight critical questions to ask the company you're looking to hire:
You should not ask just any tree company to tackle tree service on your property. Ask these simple yet critical questions to the tree service to be sure that you are doing business with the right people.
- Can the tree service company provide you with an updated proof of their insurance and license? This should be the first question to ask the tree company because it gives you an idea of whether the company gives importance to your safety and is conscientious in the job?
- Do they have adequate certifications and credentials? Don't hire just any company to perform tree work in your yard. Consider hiring a company that is accredited by the ISA and the Better Business Bureau.
- Can they provide you with references? A reputable tree removal company can easily provide you with a list of their satisfied customers you can contact. You can ask these people about the service of the company, including their customer service and the result of the task.
- Can the tree company offer a detailed written estimate? You should always secure at least three quotes from different companies that are equally qualified. Compare the prices as well as the services included in the estimate. You don't have to choose the lowest bidder. Choose who you think is the best fit for the job.
- What technique will they use and the equipment they will utilize? You should consider a company that protects your property from any damage. You should know whether they will use heavy equipment that can hurt your flower bed and entire landscaping. If it's necessary for them to use equipment in your yard, you should tell them where the sprinklers are so they can avoid them. Ask them how they plan to protect your property from any potential harm, and if they don't give you a reasonable answer, it's time to look for another one.
- When will you pay the tree removal company? A reputable tree service does not ask for money upfront because they have the equipment necessary to do the job. Your contract terms should state that payment will be made when the job is completed to your satisfaction.
- Do they present themselves as a professional company? Look at their truck and other equipment. Do they seem well-maintained or not? If they can't take care of the things they use in the job, how can you entrust them to the health of your trees? If they have a website, does it look professional? And does it have information about the company and the services it offers?
- Do they wear personal protective gear while on your property? They should adhere to OSHA's policy to wear harnesses, ropes, and other protective equipment while on the job.
You should not ask just any tree company to tackle tree service on your property. Ask these simple yet critical questions to the tree service to be sure that you are doing business with the right people.