Tree and landscape owners who consult with an impartial arborist before decisions are made save money and maximize value.
The removal of a dead or unwanted tree can be easily handled by any qualified Tree Service in Chattanooga.
A reliable and experienced Tree Service will provide a written estimate outlining the details of tree pruning or removal services that will be performed, as well as exact costs. They will specify the kind of clean up and the condition your property will be left in.
Ask for a certificate of liability and workman’s compensation insurance coverage for the tree contractor and his employees. Insist it be supplied directly to you, showing your name and address, from the provider by email or fax.
Without these important issues covered, you can find yourself at the mercy of the contractor.
Important Questions to ask the Tree Service you are considering.
Are you familiar with the ANSI Z133 safety standards?
What safety gear will your crew be using on my job?
Are you familiar with the ANSI A300 pruning standard?
What type of pruning will be done on my trees?
What are the limits of your general liability insurance?
Is your crew covered by worker’s compensation?
Will your providers send me proof of both coverages directly?
What kind of cleanup will be done?
What equipment will be used on my job?
What kind of damage to my lawn and grounds can I expect?
When will you start and how long will the job take?
For tree removals, does the job include stump removal? If not, how tall will stumps be left?
When a valued tree begins showing symptoms of stress or illness, or when a mature shade tree’s safety is called in to question, it is wise to seek knowledgeable help in diagnosing the problem and making a plan.
The typical Chattanooga tree service sends a salesman out to meet with a concerned client. If not the owner of the company, these salesmen typically work on commission. Some of these salesmen are great arborists. Some of them cannot spell arboriculture. While many of them are very committed to proper tree care and preservation, others are there to convince you to cut down trees. They are all there to sell a service. The larger the service, the greater the reward.
All too often, trees with very manageable issues, or no real problem at all, are needlessly removed because the individual assisting the client in the decision of how to address a tree concern lacks the knowledge to educate the client on alternatives to removing or mutilating the tree. Some tree services specialize in the removal of trees, and have decided to only offer tree removal as a solution. Cranes, bucket trucks and whole tree chippers make no money sitting at the shop.
Healthy, safe trees are great assets. The beauty and amenity they provide are invaluable. The money saved in direct cost and impact to property value by avoiding the needless removal of a single mature tree easily justifies hiring a trained Arborist to evaluate your situation and assist you in your planning.