Buyer Beware When Purchasing Tree Care!

A tree falls on your house in a storm. It's an emergency. Your trees are so overgrown, they're hiding your house, pool or patio. Your favorite Maple tree has major patches of deadwood or looks just plain sick. It's time to find a professional to take care of your trees!

But, how can you find a reputable tree service? Before you purchase tree care, you need to ask some key questions to build a solid understanding of the company and its capabilities.

The following questions will help you to determine if a company will do what's right for your trees and you.

1. Communication: Does a real person answer the phone during office hours or do you get a machine? If you leave a message, does someone return your call in a reasonable amount of time?

2. Insurance: Does the tree service company have a "Certificate of Insurance" that covers worker's compensation, property damage and at least $500,000 business liability in case of accidents?

3. Professionalism: Does your tree care representative arrive on time for his appointment, dressed professionally with Company identification?

4. Certification: Is the Company representative an ISA Certified Arborist with an ISA Certification number?

5. Best Practices: Will the job be done according to ANSI A300 standards; the best practices in the industry?

6. Security: Does the Company do criminal background checks and drug test their employees?

7. Training: Does the Company have an ongoing training program that ensures workers have the required technical and safety skills?

8. Professional Affiliations: Is the tree service company involved in organizations such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)?

9. Track Record: Does the company have references that you can check for work completed in your area?

10. Ethics: What is the company's policy on handling problems and ensuring your complete satisfaction?

If the tree service company answers these questions to your satisfaction, you will help to ensure that you find the tree care company that's right for you. It may take a little legwork but in the end you and your trees will be satisfied with the results.

About this Author

Giroud has been dedicated to keeping landscapes healthy and customers happy since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company specializes in tree care and Stump Removal Montgomery programs to build healthy, green lawns.

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