What You Need to Know When Hiring a Licensed Tree Service

Tree trimming is not a job for amateurs. There is so much that can go wrong whether you’re simply lopping off a few limbs or taking down a whole tree. You can fall, you can be hit by falling limbs, or you can even electrocute yourself working near wires.

Thus, this is one maintenance job that is best left to the pros. 

Of course, you need to choose the right company to ensure a job done well and safely. Note that it is illegal to operate a tree-trimming service without a license. Thus, the first step is to ensure that any company you consider is a properly licensed tree service.  

Let’s look at what else you should know.

Reviews/Referrals

The first place to start is amongst your friends and acquaintances. Find out if anyone you know has had any work done and if they would recommend the company. 

For additional information, you can also check online reviews. Online reviews aren’t as personal, but you can still glean valuable information from both customer comments and company responses.

Expertise

It’s also important to ensure that the company you hire knows what they’re doing. Tree trimming can be very dangerous if the workers don’t take the proper precautions. Not to mention they can cause a lot of damage to your property if trees or branches fall where they shouldn’t. 

Find out how long the company has been in business. What kind of reputation do they have in the community? What is their track record for safety? 

Insurance Coverage

Remember that even with the best workers on the job, accidents can happen. Thus, it is very important for the tree removal service you choose to have proper insurance coverage.

Make sure that they have liability insurance, which will cover any damages to your property. Plus, they should have worker’s compensation insurance for any injuries sustained by their employees. 

Ask for an Estimate

Now you should have 2 or 3 tree removal companies in mind. Your budget, while not the most important thing when looking for a service, is an important consideration.

Thus, ask any company you are considering hiring for an estimate. It’s a good idea to get an estimate from a few companies and compare.

Be careful of any super low bids. Some slightly disreputable companies might offer an estimate at a very low price in order to win the job. But then later they tack on extra hidden fees that bump the price back up and you may even end up paying more.

Not to mention, who wants to work with a company that isn’t forthright about their pricing?

Ready to Hire a Licensed Tree Service? 

Now that you know what to look for in a licensed tree service, all that’s left is to find the right company. 

We are a licensed company with all the proper expertise, insurances and transparent pricing. Once we get done with your yard you’ll wonder why you hadn’t made the call years ago.

Feel free to contact us today for your free estimate.

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