Things to look for in a professional tree service

I recently had some storm damage in my yard and it was beyond the skills of my meager green thumb. So I knew I would need to hire a tree service franchise, but whom? I found tree removal franchises, tree trimming franchises and tree inspection franchises but I had no idea where I should start my search so I just started calling some of the Georgia tree franchises. I figured that local talent would know my needs the best. I learned quite a bit in a short time and not all of it was good. Here is a list of things to be wary of when contacting a tree service:

·  People coming door to door. If they are known for their solid work then they probably won’t need to knock on doors.

·  If they want payment up front. Many companies will want the cost of materials up front and that is understandable. Payment for the labor is always paid after.

·  If they are pressuring you into making a snap decision for a limit time price, it is not a good sign

·  If they show up right after a major storm, they are usually the tree removal franchise version of an “ambulance chaser”

·  Keep in mind that a rule of proper pruning is never remove more than 25% of the limbs or branches per year, it is bad for the treeSome of the tree service franchises will not offer the same list of services as others so never assume that they offer a service because other tree services do. For instance, one of the tree services had a certified Arborist on staff to help with your problems and answer your questions. Another tree inspection franchise, that will remain nameless, did not know what I meant when I asked to speak with their arborist. So here are a few things you will want to ask a Georgia tree franchise:

·  Do you have a certified ISA arborist on staff?

·  Are you bonded?

·  Do you have insurance?

·  Is your company a member of any professional organizations?

·  Can I have a list of your references?I know this may seem like a lot to ask just to have someone come out and maintain your property. You may be right but when a man is going up a tall ladder, to cut the top out of a tree directly over my house with a chainsaw, well, better safe than sorry.

Posted in Tree Services | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do you know what an ISA Certified Arborist is?

Don’t worry, many people don’t but anyone that has a yard or property that they want to be proud of will eventually need one. Anybody can say that they will cut down tress or haul away stumps but you have to worry if they have the experience to help your trees more than hurt them. That is where ISA certification comes into play.

In order to be a certified ISA Arborist you must have three or more years of full time work experience in arboriculture or a full degree in a related field such as horticulture or forestry. On top of the extensive training or experience that you must have to even take the certification test, there is now a code of conduct in place. In 2009 this was done to hold certified Arborists to a higher standard and if the code of ethics is violated then certification is rescinded.

So for instance, if you ran a luxury hotel in the north Georgia mountains and one of the storms known to visit the area has just blown through. Your landscaping is a wreck, your flower beds are wind blown and there are large limbs and some trees making the yard unsightly or the road hard to navigate. Would you rather trust a young man on his summer vacation with a mower and a lawn service or a professional tree service company with a certified arborist like SAM tree service? Sam tree service has the qualifications to do everything that you need done in order to restore your property to its former glory. They have been a Georgia ISA certified arborist for many years and have left a legacy of satisfied clients through out Georgia and the surrounding states.

You may be worried that a professional tree service company would be too expensive for your budget but there is not need to worry. Whether it is cutting down old trees damaged by the weather or planting new trees to provide shade for the next generations, you will find Sams tree service to be both affordable and reliable.

For over 20 years Tim Costley has been serving the Atlanta area and he is the certified arborist for SAM tree service as well as president. Contact him today so he can give you the benefit of his experience. After he surveys your problem he and his team can give you a detailed report of all the things that need to be done to fix your problems. There is no one more dedicated to the health of your greenery than Tim and his team of arboricultural specialists.

Posted in Tree Services | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment