Tips on Choosing the Right Woodland Tree Services
Are you looking for a professional tree service provider to take care of your back garden? Maybe you have some overgrown trees, broken limbs or need a tree removed. How do you choose the right woodland tree service if you’ve never done so before? Here are some important tips to help make your decision.
Consider the Risks Before Choosing a Tree Service
Make sure you hire insured, trained, and certified professionals to do the job. Carrying out tree service jobs are dangerous. However, they can be done carefully and safely if you hire the right professionals. Lockhart Garret is one of the UK’s most sought-after woodland tree service providers.
Ensure the Company is Legitimate
Make sure the company you’ve chosen is insured and has a business license. Ensure the company you hire has current liability insurance and make sure you see a copy of it. If you hire an uninsured company and an injury or destruction occurs, you’ll be in big trouble as the property owner. The property damage won’t be covered.
Look Out for Safety Gear
The ground workers of a woodland tree services company should have:
- Face shields
- Helmets
- Steel toe boots
- Protective glasses
The climber should have the latest gear, including:
- A helmet
- Saddle
- Arborist climbing rope
If a tree professional turns up with a ladder, you should be wary of them, as tree services professionals never use ladders.
Get the Estimates in Writing
For protection purposes, make sure estimates are in writing. A genuine business will always write their offer on paper.
Never Give Any Money Upfront
A woodland tree service should never ask for any money upfront. There aren’t any furnished materials for doing tree work. A home improvement contractor can ask for a down payment for the purchase of the materials for the job. You should make sure the job is done and you’re satisfied with it before making the payment.
Be Patient
Woodland tree services companies offer different prices. Some companies perform certain tasks better and will bid high for specific services. Other factors that affect the pricing are the speed of the company.
Some are slow, others are fast. You can shop around and negotiate. However, it’s important to note that for an effective and good job done, you need to pay a little extra for the company you choose.
You can have a look at Lockhart Garratt’s Penny Wakefield Community Wood-creating a new public woodland case study. Our work is authentic and evident, and you can also consult our customers for feedback. So, why not choose us to carry out your tree services requirements?

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