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How to choose an Arborist

Finding the right person to work on your trees is a real challenge.
This checklist should help you make a wise decision.

Questions to ask them.

Ickes Tree Service, Inc

Another Arborist

Are you qualified?
If so, what are your qualifications?

Yes ISA Certified Arborist

I.S.A.  Board Certified Master Arborist

Al State Licensed Tree Surgeon

AL State Licensed Pesticide Applicator

 

Do you provide liability insurance?

Yes

 

Do you provide workers compensation insurance?

Yes

 

Can I see Proof of that insurance?

liability insurance

workers compensation

Yes, We are happy to give you a certificate of insurance.  

Yes

Yes

 

Can I see references from past customers?

Yes

 

Can you explain the following elements of tree care?

Natural Target Pruning

Directional Pruning

Tree topping

Natural target Pruning is the correct way to remove branches without damaging the trees ability to deal with the injury.

Directional Pruning involves pruning the tree in such a way that the new growth is directed away from the target area.

Tree Lopping or topping is a practice harmful to trees and should never be performed.

 

Are you a member of a professional association?

Yes ISA, SCA, ASCA & TCIA

 

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes. We won’t stop work until you are completely satisfied.

 

 

 

 

Questions to ask yourself

 

 

Does this person care enough to respond promptly to my calls and keep appointments?

 

 

Do they really offer value for money and peace of mind?

 

 

Do I really trust this person with my valuable property?

 

 

 

 

 

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Last modified: January 02, 2007