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What should I look for in a tree trimming service?
Tree trimming is often straightforward. Here's what separates a professional service from a hack job.
April 2, 2021 · by Drain + Tree
Tree trimming is often straightforward. There is a branch touching the house or in a bad position and needs to be removed.
What to look for
- Insurance. Trees fall the wrong way. Equipment slips. The trimmer should be licensed and carry liability coverage so a mistake doesn’t become your problem.
- Honest scope. A good trimmer will tell you when you don’t need them — when a branch is fine to leave, or when the job actually needs a certified arborist with a crane.
- Clean cuts. Proper pruning cuts heal. Hack cuts invite rot.
- Cleanup included. The yard should look better when they leave, not like a debris field.
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