Is the small sapling you planted years ago now towering over most of your backyard? Maybe it’s growing over telephone poles or into wires above? If so, now is probably the perfect time to get your trees pruned. With winter fast approaching, even more so.
When it comes to pruning your trees, having a good arborist can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll dive into what makes a good arborist consultation and what questions you should ask an arborist during it.
1. Experience
One of the most important arborist questions you can ask to ensure your property design stays as is and your trees stay safe is: what kind of experience do you have in this field?
Iterations of this could include questions that answer how long they’ve been working as an arborist and when and where they got their training and certification.
2. Equipment
Arborists are trained to work on anything from small shrubs, to extremely large and complex trees. Health and safety should be of utmost importance for an arborist when working on someone’s property.
Asking the question ‘what kind of equipment do you intend to use?’ can be helpful to ensure accidents or injuries are prevented.
3. Reputation
Anytime you hire someone to work on your property, you’ll want to confirm their working reputation. A good arborist reputation can mean the simple difference between a dead tree and keeping yours healthy and alive.
You don’t have to go directly to your arborist to ask the question, but it is a good idea to look around online and ask neighbors for reviews. A good place to start is to ask: “what is their reputation like around this area?”
4. Insurance
The last thing you want as a property owner is to be held liable for any damages or injury that occur.
Ask your arborist: are you ISA Certified and fully insured? Accidents happen, but a good arborist will be certified as well as carry proper insurance for the job.
5. Damage
In case an accident does happen, a good arborist will be able to answer the question: what should I do if damage occurs?
By asking this question, you will get peace of mind for understanding what sort of documentation or paperwork will be necessary in case of damage. In addition, they should be able to direct you to someone within their company who can help file a report if damage does occur.
6. Pricing
Expert tree services have a complex job to do, so it is a good idea to make sure you know how much the job will end up costing. Ask your arborist questions like ‘is clean up included?’ or ‘can you give me a general quote?’
This will allow you to get a clear picture of what the completed project will cost.
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By asking these questions during your arborist consultation, you’ll have peace of mind that you’re hiring someone to get the job done right the first time.
A professional arborist can make all the difference on a job well done. At Maguire Tree Care, we offer expert tree services to help your trees flourish. If you’re in need of a consultation, please reach out to us here today!
