Questions When Hiring a Tree Service

In the tree business, some jobs are just too big for the average property owner.  Consequently, you will need to hire a professional tree service company in Kettering, OH.  For the average property owner, the rule of thumb should always be: if you can't keep both feet on the ground, then the job should be left to the professionals.  Tree service companies in Dayton, OH have the licensing, insurance, experience, and skills to perform the most complex tree care services efficiently and safely.  With that said, hiring a tree service company is not without risks, as you can make a mistake in misjudging an unreputable company for a professional one.  Below are the top 5 questions or considerations you should evaluate when hiring a tree service company in Dayton, OH.

1. Do they offer a current certificate of insurance and a written copy of their work contract?  This should literally be your #1 criteria when evaluating tree service companies.  Without proper insurance, as the property owner, you could inadvertently expose yourself to financial and legal risk.
2. What are the tree company's credentials, in terms of recognized standards and certifications?  The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA),  International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP), and the Better Business Bureau all provide a business important credentials and certifications that must be considered by prospective customers.  
3. Will the provide a list of references; and are their online (Google, Yelp, Homeadvisor, BBB, etc.) references sound.  And, always ask for current references, within a month or two - you do not want very old references as things may have changed since then.  
4. Do they provide a detailed, written estimate of the work to be performed?  Also, obtain at least 3 estimates from quality companies (that meet the criteria above) and compare and contrast them.  This leads to the next criteria.  
5. How will they approach the tree care project and what equipment will be used?   Ideally, you will want the tree service company in Kettering to climb the tree you wish to be trimmed or removed.  The less equipment in your yard and landscape the better.  However, if they are going to have to access your property with equipment, what do they propose will be the least impactful.  Further, what is the policy (and insurance) offer if damage occurs.  Lastly, it is an excellent idea to take photos prior to work being performed to document the as-is condition of your property. 

One last tip is to only put down a deposit when you book/schedule.  You don't want the tree service company having all your money prior to the work being completed.   Tree removal, tree trimming and other tree care work need not be risky if you select the proper tree service company in Dayton.