A tree service company can be hired for many reasons. A tree service can remove trees that are dead, infected, or dangerously close to your property. An arborist's job is to protect you, your property, and any other objects you may have while he does his work. There is always danger when pruning, felling or other handling of trees. An arborist's job, however, is to minimize that danger.
Trimming & Pruning
An arborist can offer a variety of services, including pruning. This is the removal of branches that are encroaching on, threatening, or damaged property. While pruning isn't as dangerous as felling the entire tree, there are several technical and physical skills needed to prune safely, especially at high altitudes. This is when a tree service becomes necessary.
Inspections
In many cases, it's wise to call in an arborist just to have them inspect your trees every two or three years. Detecting the signs of tree disease just isn't part of your average family's skill set, but knowing which tress are dangerous to your property is quite important. Generally trees don't change that quickly, so it's not like you need an inspection every few months, but having one at least every third year, especially if you have trees growing close to your home or other structures, is very wise.
Stumping
A stump almost always remains after a tree has been felled, regardless of who did it or how. Getting rid of a stump is often the most difficult part of tree removal. Grinding can create a mess, and digging it up can make it even more difficult. A tree service can help you remove the stump safely and effectively.
Replacing
In some areas, local law mandates that a tree that has been uprooted to accommodate a residential or commercial development must be replaced. If you are unsure about the laws in your area, it is best to call an arborist who will be familiar with them. In many cases, the arborist will also be able to do the tree planting for a minimal charge.
As you can see, a skilled arborist is capable of providing many tree services. Tree removal may be the primary focus on most such companies, but they're hardly limited to just taking away dangerous trees. Contact a tree'removal company' if you have any problems with a tree on your property.
I have been in this business 8 years now and so have gained an insider's perspective on the tree care industry. In addition to our own booming little tree business I have been a climber for about 20 different companies. Some say I was "on-the-bounce." I was a tree guy who did mercenary work. Most of my climbing experience has been in Arizona, California and Hawaii. It has been a great way to travel! While California and Hawaii have large trees, Arizona also has some. Here are some tips on choosing a tree company.
First of all, let's clear up this Certified Arborist myth.
I am a Certified Arborist, and I take a lot of pride in that. Unfortunately, "Certified Arborist" means little if it is only a codeword for "salesman." The lion's share of tree work is accomplished by someone who is not a Certified Arborist and with no Certified Arborist on sight. One could argue that the man with the clipboard, "the Arborist", has had some training with "non-arborists" and therefore has a better product. This is hard to verify and, from what I have seen, generally not the case. They may not have had any training. Having a Certified Arborist available while the job is being done is very important to the end result. It doesn't matter if a company has Certified Arborists, if they aren't available to the customer.
It is important to determine if the salesman/arborist speaks a similar language as non-arborists. The language barrier between English and Spanish speakers is a pretty high wall in some cases. I can speak Spanish, but I struggle to communicate technical details that are essential for safe tree work. I am in favor of the Spanish-speaking worker because they can be hurt if there is not enough training. Make sure there will be someone on your job who speaks English in addition to any Spanish speaking workers.
It is a risky business to pick up the phone and call the tree service with a large, colorful ad. Many companies with strong ethics and customer satisfaction hardly advertise at all. While you don't have to eliminate big ads, it is important to consider other criteria when choosing a tree service. Traditionally the Better Business Bureau has been a good resource for the consumer, however I am aware of one member tree service that currently has had 39 complaints in the last 36 months. Wow, that's service. Our company, Arboreal, has 0 complaints in the past 6 years.
There are a lot of other companies with the same good track record. Angieslist.com is the best place to find a tree service to hire as of this writing. Right now I believe it is temporarily free to join and it provides a wealth of information on local service providers from roofers to tree services to computer repair. You can't really outwit Angie's list if you are lacking in ethics. She will catch you and make you pay. Arboreal takes care clients and angieslist.com keeps track. The one and only drawback to Angieslist.com is that at some point she will also make the consumer pay. You could save thousands by paying the $50 annual she may soon demand.
Last, I want to mention the hard sell. So you think used car salesman can be pushy? If someone is invited to your house and tries to pressure you into deciding now, signing now, or "we'll do Tree Service Warren the work right now" then you have a moral obligation to send them on their way. Don't support businesses that aren't in your best interests. Take your time in choosing an arborist and hang on to him if he takes care of you.
Let me recap this essay by listing these steps:
1. Get estimates from Arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.
2. Ensure that the Certified Arborist is present at the job site during the work.
3. Make sure that the Certified Arborist is able to communicate with his workers.
4. Spend some time researching through arizonabbb.org and angieslist.com
You shouldn't have to do this research too often. Find the company you like and hang on to them.