Your Essential Checklist
If you need to hire a tree surgeon, it is easy to just choose the one closest to you or whoever offers the best price. Then, once work has started, you’ll probably just leave everything to them and not ask any questions. That’s not the way to do it though! There is so much to talk about before you hire a tree surgeon and then while they are carrying out their work. This will help you to be sure that you really have chosen one of the best tree surgeons Kent has to offer. So, here are your must-ask questions.
How much will the work cost?
This is the question that most customers want to ask first of all, but they can feel nervous about bringing up the cost upfront. Don’t be! A great tree surgeon will give you all the information you need about pricing and will provide a quote with a full breakdown of costs.
Can a tree be saved rather than felled?
When a tree is in bad shape, many people call up a tree surgeon to have it cut down. The tree surgeon then carries that work out thinking that is what you wanted. If you love a tree, be sure to ask if it can be saved and what that will involve. Your tree surgeon is here to follow your lead.
How long will the work take?
This is another thing that customers are worried to bring up for fear that they are putting pressure on their tree surgeon. Don’t worry though, they won’t take offence! A good tree surgeon will do their best to give you an estimate of how long the work will take, but it is important to keep an open mind.
When is the best time of year to carry this job out?
When you call a tree surgeon out, the expectation tends to be that the work will be completed then. It’s worth asking if it will be better for your tree to delay the work if possible. For example, they may be able to carry out some light pruning before performing a full crown reduction later on when the tree is dormant.
What happens to the waste?
Tree work generates a lot of waste, and you should always check that your tree surgeon will take care of that too. A good team will include the disposal of any waste in their price, and many are really transparent with what they do with it. So look out for a provider who recycles!
You’re all set!
Now that you know what to discuss with your tree surgeon, it’s time to get in touch with an experienced team in your area! Great communication is the key to a job well done, so don’t be afraid to ask questions at any stage.
