Monday, March 13, 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.

But getting someone to work on your tree has its own risk as well. There are some things that you need to know before acquiring their help. So when hiring the best possible tree service Barrie, Central Ontario, Canada has to offer, ask them these things.

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.

Inquire about the approach they will be using in the project and the equipment that would be used in it. Make sure that their equipment will not damage any of your properties like your flowerbeds and lawn. Tell the where the various objects in the lawn are located like sprinkler heads, so that they could avoid damaging them. Take a picture of the place before the project will begin so that you can compare it to when they will finish and check if there have been no damages. Ask on what is their policy on damages and the clean up during and after the project.

A detailed estimation on the cost of the job must be asked as well so that you can compare similar companies. Ask how long will it take them to finish the job as well so that you would know if they are expensive because of their speed or not. Those that have lower cost usually finish their work longer compared to those that have higher cost.

Check if they appear professional by checking if their trucks and equipment are clean and well taken care of. Check their website as well and look at its design and content and judge it if it looks professional to you. It will give you an idea on how they run their business and how they will take care of your tree.

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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