What Are Some Key Questions To Ask a Tree Service Professional Before Hiring Them?

Don’t hire just any tree guy. You’ve probably heard us say this several times, but it’s worth repeating. After all, too many property owners think they can hire anyone to remove a stump, do a little tree pruning, or handle another type of tree need. How hard can it be, right? Perhaps that person is a neighbor with a really good chainsaw. Maybe it’s a tree service with a few poor Google reviews, but they’re hard to pass up because they are cheap. Ultimately, the customer ends up with a misshaped or damaged tree or a job that can’t be completed in time or at all because the person they hired isn’t a trustworthy tree service professional.

So, yes … be mindful of who you’re calling. You have plenty of options for quality tree services in and around Denton, TX, and here are a few key questions you should be asking them before you agree to let them touch your trees. 

6 Questions To Ask a Tree Service Professional

What equipment are you using? 

More than chainsaws, ropes, and harnesses, a tree service professional in Denton, TX, should utilize special lifts, stump grinders, and mulching machines, among other high-end tools. This helps them safely and efficiently tackle any tree service need, including accessing trees in tight spots or dangerously close to structures, power lines, fences, etc. The last thing you want is to hire someone who doesn’t have the right equipment for the job.

Are you a certified arborist?

Arborists know trees. Furthermore, they know where to cut, when to cut, how much to cut, what’s best for trees, and how to spot issues with trees that a property owner may not recognize. Not every tree service is operated by arborists or has an arborist on staff. And that’s certainly not a deal breaker. That said, there’s peace of mind in knowing the person you’re working with has extra qualifications.

Who are you working with?

A tree service professional doesn’t have to have a massive crew. But they shouldn’t be working alone—in fact, stay clear of anyone who shows up to your home or business alone. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and even if there isn’t an accident or injury, it will probably take them forever to complete the job and clean up afterward if they’re working solo. A reputable tree service professional always has a team with them to ensure the job is done safely, correctly, and efficiently.

What type of experience do you have?

Speaking of peace of mind, it’s nice to know your tree service professional has seen and worked on your specific tree situation in the past. This is especially true for emergencies in the middle of the night. No two tree jobs are the same—some are complex and can range from dealing with 80-foot trees to removing stumps quickly and efficiently. You want someone who has seen and done it all.

Do you have insurance?

Unlike the other guys, professional tree service professionals have all the proper insurance to cover themselves and the customer if something goes awry. In other words, you don’t have to worry about liability if something goes wrong.

What’s your plan?

A tree service professional with a plan of attack for whatever tree issue you have (stump grinding, tree removal, tree pruning, etc.) is worth their weight in gold. They should be able to assess the situation quickly and communicate their plan to you clearly—before they start any work. It takes quite a bit of skill to do tree work, and the person you hire mustn’t cause additional damage along the way to gas lines, sprinklers, lawn furniture, etc. 

These are all benefits of working with us! When you search “tree service near me” or “tree service Denton” for your residential and commercial tree service needs, Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal should be your first call every time.

Call Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal Today!

We know you have options regarding your tree service and removal needs. Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal in Denton, TX, is family-owned and operated and has served Denton and surrounding areas since 2016. More importantly, we have the equipment, experience, and technical know-how to safely and efficiently handle any tree and residential or commercial scenario — from a downed tree in the middle of a storm to trimming a few branches, stump grinding, and removing trees that tower 83 feet in the air.

There isn’t a tree in Denton that we can’t handle. Call Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal today!

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