Top questions to ask before hiring a tree service
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Meadville Tree Services
Should I hire tree services with lower ratings in Meadville to save money?
The type of tree service company that you should hire really depends on the difficulty and specifications of your project. Keep in mind that lower ratings could be a sign of unsuccessful jobs or simply that the professional or company has not done many jobs quite yet. Either way, you will still want to contact any Tree Services you are considering and inquire about their work history. There are plenty of great Tree Services in Meadville that have very few or low ratings.
For example, right now in Meadville there are:
- 1 5-star rated companies/professionals
How does invoicing/payment work for most Tree Service projects in Meadville?
Every project differs, but you should ask any tree service for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any tree services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for tree services to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your tree service project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the tree service to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Tree Service in Meadville has finished working?
Every tree services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any tree services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with tree services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the tree service to describe what they did. Whether your tree services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your tree services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the tree service do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Meadville
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Tree removal
Trees over 5 ft tall
1
Trees over 30 ft tall, 16-30 ft tall trees
I'm not sure
No
Leave stumps as-is
No
Within 48 hours
Tree removal
Trees over 5 ft tall
3
Individual shrubs or bushes, 6-15 ft tall trees
No
No
Grind down stumps
No