Your trees are an important part of your yard, so you need to hire a qualified and reputable tree service to take care of them. Whether you need pruning, stump grinding, or maintenance, you should ask several questions to make sure a service is right for you.

4 Questions for Your Tree Service Provider

1. What Services Do You Offer?

Make sure your needs are compatible with their most popular services. Ask what they do most on a day-to-day basis and what they specialize in. If they remove trees most often, you probably don’t want to ask them to fertilize your trees or try to identify diseases. Make sure a tree service provider offers all the services you need before you hire them for a job.

2. Do You Have Insurance & What Are Your Credentials?

All tree service companies need to have up-to-date insurance. This covers accidents, injuries, and damage to your property. If they’re not adequately insured, you could be liable for these issues, so ask to see the paperwork if it makes you more comfortable.

There are also several societies and groups that your arborist could be a part of that speaks to their credibility. For example, they could be a Tree Care Industry Association accredited business, which develops safety programs and standards of tree care practice. Another membership to look for is the International Society of Arboriculture.

3. Can I Have a Detailed Estimate?

You should get estimates from at least three reputable companies before you choose one. This doesn’t mean that you should make your decision solely on price. However, it allows you to ask each company these questions and decide for yourself how comfortable you feel with each one.

4. What Equipment Will Be Used?

Discover what level of equipment is required to complete your job. If large power equipment is necessary, decide whether the noise and hassle will be worth it. Ask if the equipment is new and state of the art. You should also understand that this equipment might cause damage to your lawn. Ask the tree service professional what their policy is if they accidentally rip up a flower bed or damage a sprinkler. 

Big Beaver Tree Service in Nicholasville, KY, offers tree services like pruning, stump grinding, tree removal, and disease treatment. Their specialists have over 30 years of experience providing these services to residents all over Jessamine County. The owner is a certified arborist, their crew is up-to-date on proper techniques, and their equipment is state of the art. Visit their website or call (859) 272-8548 to schedule a free estimate.