Tips to Help You Choose the Right Tree Service

If you have trees on your land, the chances are that at some point you'll need to remove one. Tree felling is a highly skilled and potentially dangerous occupation which is best undertaken by a professional. Established and reputable tree service companies like All About Tree Services offer a high degree of technical competence backed-up by experience and training.

The real deal?

Beware of casual labourers calling themselves arborists. An advert in the local paper or on the internet does not guarantee quality of work or that health and safety procedures will be followed.

Reputable, genuine tree service companies will hold certificates confirming that they have been fully trained and assessed and will often have official academic qualifications in arboriculture too. They will use appropriate safety gear to protect you, your property and their employees. Not only that, they'll be fully insured and will hold the relevant national professional membership certificates which they should be happy to show you at your request.

Never trust your tree felling work to the chap soliciting work door-to-door. The chances are he won't have a clue what he's doing—and on top of that, he'll only have a mobile number to give you which means that you can't trace him if things go wrong.

Questions you should ask a tree service firm

• Ask how long the company has been in business. It's always reassuring if they're well-established and have been in the area for a number of years.  
• Always ask for a quote. A reputable tree service firm will be happy to provide you with a written estimate for the work.  
• Ask to see copies of the company's insurance certificates and professional organisation registrations.  
• It's important that the company's operatives are appropriately qualified in the use of chainsaws and other heavy arboricultural equipment. Ask to see copies of the certificates held.  
• Ask for the phone number of someone who can provide a reference for work recently carried out by the company and follow this up.

Choosing a tree service firm

Upon receipt of your written quotations, make sure the following information is included before you decide which one to accept:

• The full registered name and landline telephone number of the firm.
• Full details of the work to be undertaken.
• Details of waste disposal plans.
• What steps the firm will take to protect your property from damage whilst the work is being undertaken.

Finally, it's a good idea to search online for information about the company you are thinking of using and to take a look at social media sites too. You're sure to find plenty of feedback from previous customers—warts and all!

Tree felling is a potentially dangerous operation that should only be undertaken by an appropriately qualified and experienced firm of professionals.  Always do your research and ask the appropriate questions before making your final decision.