Wednesday, 4 September 2013

Some Important Hints For Finding The Correct Tree Care Company

By Helene Norris


One of the easiest ways to increase the price of any house is to plant a few trees inside the yard. Trees will increase mean property values, decreased mean house hold energy use and help to improve air quality. There are just too many reasons to list. It is vital that when people are looking for a good tree care company they should look at all their options to help them find the best one for them.

Always consider any risks to your yard and home before committing with a tree service company. You want to only employ properly equipped and trained professionals for this type of employment. Realistically this work is far more dangerous and difficult than most people can begin to understand. Make sure any company has insurance and knows exactly what you expect. Do not try risking somebody getting wounded just so you save a little money.

Make sure you are hiring a legitimate company. Check their business license online with the better business bureau. See if they have any complaints against them, and if they do how many are unresolved. Many people do this type of work as a side business. This does not mean that they can not do the job, just know what you are getting into.

Visit one of their job sites to watch them working. Make sure they keep it cleaned up and free of trash and other debris. Many companies like putting signs in the front yard promoting the business name for people to see. Always check that the workers are using the correct safety equipment.

Try to acquire three or more estimates. Never accept verbal estimates, always require they give estimates to you in legal written form. A legal form would state any price, the length of time it will be good for and the insurance and license number. If they want your business they should never have a problem with performing this for you.

Never give any contractor money down for work they have not completed. Not only is this against the law, it is very unethical for them to ask you for it. Generally they do not use any material, just labor to cut, move and load. If they complete the work and it is not to your satisfaction, let them know before you pay them.

When you get your estimates, go over the details so they match up correctly and are for the same type work. If one is higher than another one, it might be they have added some work the others did not. If one is lower they could have omitted some work the others bid. Insist on specific language regarding any clean up, sometimes they try saving money by using a sub-contractor for this.

A tree care company could be the real difference from a healthy tree to purchasing a new roof for your home. Trees are important resources for any home. They can also move from a valuable resource for you to a heavy burden that costs more money every year. Ultimately it is always your money your spending and it is your front yard, do not get bullied into something that is not right for you.




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