Do you have a property with at least one or more trees on it? If so, you understand the value that trees bring to your home. They help bring fresh air, bear fruit, provide shade, and they can even reduce noise pollution. That means it can be hard when you must remove a tree from your property, but luckily a good tree removal business can help. Read on to see how to find one.

Good Reputation

Are there other people in your life that have trees on their property? If you have family or friends or even local neighbors that have needed to remove a tree for any reason, ask them if they have an arborist and if they can give you the contact information. According to IBISWorld, there are about 27,298 American tree removal businesses existing as of 2022, so you may not know where to start if you have to go through a general rolodex or do a big web search. Make things easier by getting a few direct contacts from people in your life whom you trust.

After checking with the people in your life, see what people online say about the tree removal business you're considering. There are sites such as Trust Pilot, Reddit, Google reviews, and more, that provide candid information about what customers may have thought about the service. Even if you got a reliable referral, you may still want to check out what other reviews are commenting on. That's especially useful if the person who gave you a direct referral hasn't used that same contractor in a while. After all, the services may have gone down since then, and poor reviews may show it.

Expertise

Removing a tree from your property is delicate work. Make sure you use a service that has done it before and has a good track record. You don’t want a contractor who does sloppy work that results in a tree partially falling on someone else, or one that doesn't clean up their mess afterward. You can always directly ask the contractor how long they've been in business, but you can also look up their website or check what the Better Business Bureau says about their initiation date.

Legal Practices

One of the ways that you'll know your tree removal service is legally permitted to do work is by way of licensing. Ask the contractor for proof of their license and bond before hiring them to work on your property. Knowing a contractor has gone through the legal process to get a license and bonds shows that they are a legitimate business. They understand the legal practices and safety procedures that are necessary to complete the work.

Customer Service

Regardless of industry, a contractor should exercise good customer service with any client. Whether they're trying to get a new client or have had the same customers for decades, all clients should always feel the contractor will answer their questions, provide insight, and be friendly to deal with. You'll get a taste of customer service based on how timely they return correspondence when you speak to them on the phone or by e-mail. Note the tone they use. Do they seem frustrated when you ask a question? Do they seem insightful about their business and eager to work with you? Also, note what other customers have said about customer service when checking out reviews.

Fair Pricing

Don't deal with any contractor that attempts to rip you off. A legitimate tree removal service will offer you transparent pricing as well as an itemized list of anything they need to charge for. They should have no problems explaining what materials and tools they need to use, how much the labor costs are, etc.

Making the decision to remove a tree can be a tough one. However, you may be dealing with overgrown roots, a tree grown too close to the house, a diseased tree, damage from a storm, and other issues. When it's time for this procedure to happen, you want the right tree removal businesses on hand to get things done. Come to Ballard Enterprises for tree removal and other landscaping needs. Trust us to keep your grounds safe and maintained. We look forward to working with you!