Whether they’re oaks, maples, or pines, trees do more than beautify your property. They also provide shade, improve your air quality, and possibly lower your energy bills. But keeping your branches managed can be a chore. Diseases, pests, and extreme weather can harm them, and even healthy specimens need regular pruning and checkups.
Our ratings of area tree care services will help you find professionals who provide sound advice and high-quality work. But before hiring one, obtain competitive bids from several. You’ll find that some companies charge thousands of dollars more than others for the same work. It’s simple to collect proposals from tree care companies, which can usually just drive by your property to evaluate things. But include a thorough description of the work in a written contract that specifies who cleans up afterward, hauls away debris and wood, and removes the stump.
Also, check to see if a company has valid liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance. Ask to see certificates of insurance, and call the company’s insurance carrier to verify. This is a serious concern because high-powered equipment, heavy branches and trunks, lofty heights, and proximity to power lines make tree work dangerous.
