What is the first thing you think of when you need to get a tree removed or trimmed? Most would answer the price; however, that is one of the last things you should look at. When it comes to something as dangerous as tree removal or trimming, it is best to determine your best outcome. If said tree in question is in the vicinity of a house, barn, or shed, you want to make certain that your tree work does not end up in one of those tree removal fail videos on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. The saying “you get what you pay for” is very accurate in the tree world. We are going to walk you through some of the key factors to look at when selecting a tree service including reliability and dependability.
The first thing we should look at is how long the tree service has been in business. Marshall’s Tree Service has been in business for over 30 years. That sounds a lot better than a business who has only been relevant for less than 10. Businesses do not stay running if the customers are not happy. This means that your business of choice has been successful for many years and will most likely be successful for your needs.
The next thing we recommend looking at is reviews. Are the previous customers happy with the work that has been done? While companies can buy 5-star reviews, it is not common many do it, unless they have thousands and thousands of reviews. Marshall’s Tree Service currently has a five-star rating on Google with about 70 reviews. That looks a lot better than another tree service company with only 5 reviews. Generally, only customers who are really pleased with the work are the ones who will typically leave a review. Yelp is also a good source to look at reviews on. If the business owner is replying to the reviews, it often means the office side is organized, and they value the customers and the feedback of the customers.
One of the most important factors to consider in my opinion is insurance. Does the tree service you are thinking about hiring have insurance and is it good insurance? If the worst happens, and the tree that you have removed falls in the wrong direction or even worse- onto your home, then can the tree work company afford to pair for the damage? If the company does not have updated insurance, I would highly recommend going with a different company. Most companies will also provide proof of insurance.
While getting the job done as soon as possible is another factor that makes customers steer in different directions while choosing certain companies over another, it may also be that the tree service is not desired. If you have a tree service that can almost immediately do the work, then that means they have no work on the books. Now, this could be for a reason of it being a slow season or it may be because the tree service is not desired for some particular reason or another.
We also recommend checking what services your friends and family use. If they have a tree service they recommend, you or your friend or family member could receive a discount on the service or a future service. Asking the referrer questions that are important to you about the service they did is important to make sure you are choosing the right company. After all, every tree service companies are different and have different techniques for doing work.
Lastly, the most important factor we recommend considering is payment methods. We never recommend paying the entire price up front before the job has been completed. A deposit to start the work is sometimes required and understandable. However, at Marshall’s Tree Service, we do not require you to pay up front and agree to only accept payment when you are happily satisfied with the work that has been done.
We hope this blog helps you and others to choose the right tree service company for your tree work needs! When in doubt, always ask around! Some tree service companies are better in different aspects than others. Always do your research, you’ll be happy you did!
