| You live in Santa Rosa, CA and need a tree or | | | | needs to have the knowledge and expertise |
| branch cut down. | | | | repairing lines and poles. |
| Why would you need this? | | | | Tree service companies that have been around |
| Homeowners usually need a tree service for | | | | for a while will also have more specialized tools at |
| three reasons. Either a whole tree or part of the | | | | their disposal like a stub grinder (used to grind |
| tree is blocking the sun or a particular view they | | | | down tree stubs). The right tools make a tree |
| would like to have. A part of the tree is too close | | | | service more fast and effective. |
| to a window therefore becoming dangerous | | | | You also need to research what kind of |
| should high winds come through the area. | | | | reputation a tree service company in Santa Rosa, |
| Or, a person prefers a flat lawn with no | | | | CA or somewhere else has. Quality work is |
| obstructions. Even people who like trees do not | | | | important and after years of being in business a |
| always want them in the middle of their front or | | | | company will have a reputation for being detail |
| backyard. Maybe they want to be able to play | | | | oriented and providing high quality service or just |
| football or soccer in their yard or maybe they | | | | the opposite. |
| just want more ease in maintaining it. | | | | Make certain they have a state contractor's |
| How do you make your decision in choosing the | | | | license, a bond, and insurance. They should have a |
| right tree service company? Regardless of the | | | | general liability insurance policy and a workers |
| actual reason you need to make certain you find | | | | compensation policy. |
| a tree cutting company who is fair, competent, | | | | Keep in mind that this insurance is not cheap to |
| and covered financially. | | | | obtain due to the nature of the business and |
| Here are some items to think about and though | | | | around 30% of any bid is just to cover those high |
| this is coming from the prospective of a local tree | | | | costs. |
| service Santa Rosa business owner they can be | | | | I would be leery of any tree service company |
| used in any part of the country. | | | | that has extremely low bids. It might be a sign |
| You should see how long a particular tree service | | | | they are not properly covered. |
| has been in business. Experience is everything in | | | | A professional tree service should do a proper |
| this industry. Keep in mind that these operators | | | | clean up as well. It might be standard but some |
| are carrying out a very dangerous task. | | | | of these businesses do not clean up a job site as |
| Think about what it involves. A person is climbing | | | | well as they should. Every tree should be put |
| up a tall tree with a rope and chainsaw in his hand. | | | | through the chipper where it is ground up and all |
| If they are chopping the whole tree down there is | | | | the wood chips, twigs, and debris should be picked |
| the risk of it falling on them. Sure they try to | | | | up. The whole area should be clean. |
| control the falling tree's path with special ropes | | | | Check for some online reviews on the internet or |
| but accidents have happened. Their is about as | | | | local Santa Rosa, CA forums. People usually leave |
| risky as you can get and their insurance rates | | | | comments about companies they have or have |
| reflect that. Tree service companies pay | | | | not liked. |
| extremely high insurance rates. | | | | What is said here can be very informative. Just |
| You want a company of this nature to have | | | | remember some people are never satisfied so |
| years of hands on experience so that accidents | | | | take some negative comments with a grain of |
| are minimized on your property and problems | | | | salt if there is not a clear explanation behind them. |
| that occur can be quickly rectified. Sometimes | | | | Doing the extra research can be the difference |
| power lines and cable lines are hit or damaged | | | | between finding a solid company that is great or |
| while a tree is being cut down. A tree service | | | | finding a company that is "fly-by-night. |