Monday, March 6, 2017

Things To Know Before Getting A Tree Service

By Richard Olson


Taking care of trees sometimes need a professional expert because the job might be too big or too dangerous. It is advisable to hire professionals when the work that is needed to be done needs climbing. Proper training is required when working at a great height and protection against different factors like electrical wires, nearby fences, wildlife, buildings or homes.

It is essential that you know the risks in hiring someone to be taking care if your trees. So you need to know some of these risks beforehand. And hiring someone from the best tree service Barrie in Central Ontario, Canada is a great choice. Here are some guides on what you need to look out for.

A copy of work contract and certificate of insurance is essential before they start working so you are aware if they have insurance coverage and you are not liable to any possible accidents, injuries or damages. Check their credentials and see if the company has a certified arborist. An arborist with qualified line clearance is needed when working somewhere near power lines.

A list of their previous clients so you will have a reference and can check their previous works. Do not request for those jobs they had years ago but request for those that are more recent so you would be able to visit and check their work. They should be willing to share them with you if they are a good and reputable company.

Their way of approaching and the equipment that they would be using are important to know. Maybe they would accidentally damage your lawn and other properties of yours. Inform them about the different location of the different things that may be affected by their work. Taking a picture before the start of the project will be a great back up evidence in case there have been damages caused by them. Inquire on the policies they have regarding damages and cleaning up as well.

Ask for a detailed estimate on how much the job will cost from similar companies and compare them. Inquire on how long the job will take them as well because the speed of their work usually affects the price. Cheaper service usually take longer to finish than the more expensive ones which might even just take a few hours. Decide on which you can afford to spend more of, time or money.

The appearance of the trucks they use and their equipment are good indicators of their professionalism. They must be clean and properly cared for. The design and content of their website could also be use as an indication of their professionalism as well. These are clues on how they are running their company and the way they treat trees.

If you are not going to remove your tree, do not let them use spikes in climbing so that it will not get unhealthy wounds from it. And do not let them do a topping which is practice of removing live parts from the top of the tree. When they are advertising doing this, then it is better to find another company.

Protective gear like hard hats must be worn by them. Do not let them work on your project if the workers do not wear one. Remember these things whenever you want your tree to be worked on.




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