Tree Cutting Services
General Information
Most folks know what tree trimming entails. This is the process by which trees are shaped and clipped occasionally for aesthetic or health and maintenance. While tree cutting and tree trimming might sound similar, they are not the same concept. In fact, tree cutting is the process of “felling” a tree, or separating the tree from its stump with a chainsaw. This is not a form of maintenance. Not to be confused with tree removal, tree cutting is different in that it strips the tree of its branches before beginning. Hiring a Tree Cutting Service Because of the danger and risk that accompany tree cutting, most people choose to leave it up to the professionals to take care of it. Finding the right company to do this job should involve some research and careful searching. |
When considering a company to perform your tree cutting, be sure to:
• Ask them to provide proof of licensure and insurance
• Check references from other customers
• Inquire as to how long they will take to cut the tree(s)
• Get an estimate and know everything included
• Find out what equipment and gear they are using to ensure that they will be safe
The company you hire should have its own chainsaw and use gear like gloves, goggles, boots, suits, and hard hats to be the safest. It does not hurt to check their certifications and accreditations. The professionals themselves will likely be certified by International Society of Arboriculture. The businesses can be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association.
Services Typically Included
Hiring a tree cutting service is one thing, but deciding what you want to pay them to do is also very important.
The following services go along with the process of tree cutting, so you’ll need to ask if they will be provided with the cost laid out in the estimate:
• Limbing work: Cutting off the branches prior to bringing down the body of the tree; this will likely include roping down each branch before cutting to ensure safe removal and will hike up the price because it is time consuming.
• Stump removal/Stump grinding: What are you planning to do with the stump once the tree is removed? Do you want the professionals to use their tools they must grind it quickly, adding more to your bill?
• Transport: What will you do with the tree once it is down? Will you want the service to chop it up? To take it away for you?
Tips and Tricks
In the hopes of making hiring a tree cutting service a painless task, and allowing you to avoid the dangers of doing it yourself, here are some tips:
• Word of mouth is a powerful tool. If someone you know has recently had a tree cut down, find out who did it and ask if they would recommend.
• Be aware of the average costs and prices so that you’ll know if you are getting a fair deal when you are given estimates by each company.
• Never pay money before the services are rendered. In fact, having a contract drawn up specifying all aspects of the job is not a bad idea.
• Ask them to provide proof of licensure and insurance
• Check references from other customers
• Inquire as to how long they will take to cut the tree(s)
• Get an estimate and know everything included
• Find out what equipment and gear they are using to ensure that they will be safe
The company you hire should have its own chainsaw and use gear like gloves, goggles, boots, suits, and hard hats to be the safest. It does not hurt to check their certifications and accreditations. The professionals themselves will likely be certified by International Society of Arboriculture. The businesses can be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association.
Services Typically Included
Hiring a tree cutting service is one thing, but deciding what you want to pay them to do is also very important.
The following services go along with the process of tree cutting, so you’ll need to ask if they will be provided with the cost laid out in the estimate:
• Limbing work: Cutting off the branches prior to bringing down the body of the tree; this will likely include roping down each branch before cutting to ensure safe removal and will hike up the price because it is time consuming.
• Stump removal/Stump grinding: What are you planning to do with the stump once the tree is removed? Do you want the professionals to use their tools they must grind it quickly, adding more to your bill?
• Transport: What will you do with the tree once it is down? Will you want the service to chop it up? To take it away for you?
Tips and Tricks
In the hopes of making hiring a tree cutting service a painless task, and allowing you to avoid the dangers of doing it yourself, here are some tips:
• Word of mouth is a powerful tool. If someone you know has recently had a tree cut down, find out who did it and ask if they would recommend.
• Be aware of the average costs and prices so that you’ll know if you are getting a fair deal when you are given estimates by each company.
• Never pay money before the services are rendered. In fact, having a contract drawn up specifying all aspects of the job is not a bad idea.