When should you hire a tree service contractor? Just imagine that it is a windy day and suddenly you hear snap, crackle, pop. No it is not your rice crispies, it was a limb off of your huge oak tree that just split off and fell on your newly erected fence or worse onto your roof causing major roof damage.
Perhaps you could undertake the task of trimming your tree by yourself. However, if you are not experienced at determining which branches to trim off or how to do it, you could potentially damage the tree, increasing your chances of another occurrence. The dilemma: how do know a good tree service from a fly-by-night operation?
Obviously, using the neighborhood’s handyman usually is the first person to stay away from, unless they operate a licensed tree service. Additionally, be wary of the service that requests you to pay in advance or do not give you a free estimate of the cost of the job to be performed.
It is highly recommended that you obtain not only an estimate but also a written contract of the work to be performed, entailing precisely what will be done and for how much. A reputable operation will inquire as to the importance of the appearance of the tree to you, as they will give you the option of either using spikes or ropes to perform the job, as spikes can cause damage to the cambium of a tree.
Always request to see their certificate of liability, as well as their workers’ compensation insurance, and check to see if the policies are current. It is also highly recommended that you ask how they rectify problems, such as damaged wires caused by the limbs and if the company has the experience to splice together damaged wires. A skilled tree service will know how to minimize the likelihood of falling limbs using ropes, etc.
It is important to note that even the large tree companies will not be able to re-splice your electrical service cable. This is because the cable is a direct feed from the utility company and will require the utility company to come out and shut down the cable to the transformer. Unfortunately, this may also require your neighbor’s power to be shut down as well.
Another possible problem is that electrical service cables usually have wire rope around the cables, so if there is a break, there is usually damage at the masthead, which will require an electrician to repair the problem.
Hiring a tree service through references is usually the best way to go. You aren’t usually going to hire a service if you know of someone who had a bad experience. Ask for references. A good company will expect that to occur and will be more than willing to provide you with references. The opposite is true as well, if the service is not reputable, then they will be hesitant to provide you with references.
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