LS Hedges & Tree Services

1. LS Hedges & Tree Services 185 Urmston Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9EH, United Kingdom +44 7791 797369 Hedges Selecting a Local Tree Care Service One of the biggest responsibilities of a home owner that is often taken for granted is tree care. Most homes have trees because they add shade and beauty to a property but those trees must be taken proper care of for the sake of the safety of the home and the safety of the homes nearby. Uncared for and unruly trees can be dangerous, especially when a large storm blows through. So how does a home owner properly care for their trees? The simple answer is to use a tree care service. There are a few rules for finding the best tree care service. ISA Certification The first step to finding a tree care service is to make sure they are certified by the International Society of Arborists. This organization sets rules and regulations that tree services must follow in order to maintain good standing with the ISA. Any tree service that has ISA members on its staff is likely going to be the best choice in the area. Verify A customer should never take the word of a business that they offer a high quality service. Every business should be asked for references and those references should be verified. If a business refuses to offer this basic service, then it is not a business that should be used by anyone. In addition, the tree service should be willing to offer appraisals for the work to be done in writing. Someone using a tree service should never agree to a verbal contract because they could soon find themselves being charged far more than originally expected. Insurance Every tree care service must carry insurance to protect their customers from liability. If a worker is injured on private property and the company does not carry insurance, it becomes the financial responsibility of the private property owner to cover the medical costs of the injury. A company should not just offer up a copy of insurance but should provide customers with the name of their insurance company and who at that company can be contacted to verify the current status of the tree care service. Gut Reaction If a company ever sets off the internal sensation in someone that something is off, that gut feeling should be acknowledged. The human body is designed to warn against dangers that might not be consciously perceived and it is always better to be safe not sorry.