How to Choose a Tree Surgeon to Provide the Best Tree Care Service

Tree surgeons are the experts in planning, maintaining and taking complete care of bushes, trees and perennials. Tree surgery is an interesting yet highly challenging field that requires the experts to be well-conversant in both biology and chemistry. 

How to choose the right tree surgeon

Here are some useful tips on how to choose the right tree surgeon to take care of the trees on your property.

• Getting quotes from at least three tree surgeons or arborists is a must. Compare the quotes. A good tree surgeon is likely to provide initial visit or consultation for free. Check if the quote includes stump grinding.

• You should ask the tree surgeon ample questions regarding tree cutting, hauling away cut branches and cleaning up.

• They should also have hands on skill in pruning and equipment operation.

• They should be physically fit as they need to climb the trees to perform different types of tree surgeries.

• Tree surgeons Weybridge should be aware of different types of pruning services. Otherwise, they may prune or thin wrong part/parts of a tree and that results in detrimental effect on the tree.

• They should be knowledgeable and fit for tree felling. Cutting down trees is not an easy job. There are a number of hazards involved in the process. Without required expertise, a tree surgeon can cause notable property damage by pruning and cutting the trees.

• Before employing a tree surgeon, make sure you contact local planning authority to know whether or not you should have a permission or certificate to cut down specific trees. A good and reputed tree surgeon is likely to know the answer to such a question. Still it would be wise to check on your own.

• Have a look at your homeowners insurance for coverage for the damages caused by a falling tree. An authenticated and certified tree surgeon must have a third-party liability and also professional indemnity insurance. The tree surgeon might know the specific policy on tree cutting but as long as they list their insurance details, you must be covered. They should have public liability insurance too!

• Ask the tree surgeon if he/she is NPTC certified. A NPTC certification is a must for chainsaw use. A competent arborist must have a plastic ID card or a certificate. They also should work following the British standard.

• You may ask for some referrals along with their contact numbers. Call some of the referrals to be sure about the quality of the work the tress surgeon is used to offer. Also ask the referrals whether or not they would prefer to work with the same company in future.

Common terms related to tree surgery

• Crown reduction
• Crown thinning
• Crown lifting
• Dead wooding
• Tree felling
• Stump grinding
• Site clearance

Tree surgery Richmond is much more tricky and difficult than you suppose. So engage a reputed, experienced and local tree surgeon to take care of the trees on your property.