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HOW
TO CHOOSE A TREE SERVICE
- Observe the type of pruning practices you like, then find out
which company does that type of work or use
FIND
A TREE SERVICE on this website. Also ask for referrals from
your neighbors and garden centers. - Verify that your
arborist has insurance, is state
licensed, and can give references of other similar work. TIP:
Authentic certificates of insurance ONLY come from the insurance company.
- Determine
if your arborist is qualified through specialized training, such as formal education
and/or certification.
- Ask
your arborist to provide a written proposal for your project that covers the scope
of work, procedures to be followed, number of personnel for your job, duration
of the job, and how payment will be made.
- Unless
you're comfortable with your present tree service, have more than one arborist
look at your job; even if you have to pay a small estimation fee it will be worth
your extra effort.
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- Be cautious of a company which is willing
to lower prices to match the competition, wants deposits, or recommends removals
without good justification.
- Beware of a company
that recommends topping as a first choice.
- Verify
that the quality of workmanship and ethical conduct of your arborist meet your
expectations and the International
Society of Arboriculture's code
of ethics.
- Establish an on-going
plan with your arborist to meet long term tree care needs.
REMEMBER:
A tree takes a long time to grow but
only a short time to permanently disfigure. CHOOSE
WISELY! | 
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I knew I shouldn't had a
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