Important questions?
If I’m hiring a tree service company what are the most important questions to ask?
It is important know, in advance what to expect, what methods will be used and what procedures will be followed. Some questions that may helpful are:
- Will the work be completed by a certified arborist?
- Will you climb spruless or with spurs?
- What equipment will be used to complete the job?
- If left, will the wood be left in rounds or split and stacked?
- What kind of damage if any is expected to my property? Can we lesson any expected damage? and what precautions will be taken to protect my property?
- If the mulch is left will you be spreading it or leaving it in a pile?
- How long is the job expected to take and when can the work be done?
- If a permit is required? Who will be picking up the permit?
- How low to the ground will the tree be cut?
- How is the trimming expected to look when finished?
- Do you have liability insurance?
- Are you covered by Worksafe B.C.?
- Never assume that all tree service companies are the same because they aren’t!


