Avoiding Cowboy Tree Surgeons
With the cost of living increasing and budgets being tighter, we are all being more vigilant with how we spend our money. Whilst looking for the very cheapest services available is practical, choosing the cheapest service is not always the best option - the phrase “you only get what you pay for” can sometimes be painfully true.
Tree Surgeons are skilled tradesmen who work in hazardous situations and are trained to use dangerous equipment, often at heights.
They will have expert knowledge of arboriculture and tree surgery. However, with recent financial hardships and lack of employment opportunities, we are seeing more cowboy tree surgeons appearing - these are untrained and inexperienced people, “having a go” at a new career, putting themselves out there as the cheapest option. These cowboy tree surgeons may not have any insurance, may not be part of any trade association or have health and safety accreditation - if you are dealing with any tree surgeons that can not demonstrate these basic levels of accreditation, it should raise alarm bells when it comes to choosing your tree surgery service provider.
There are countless articles in the press regarding cowboy tree surgeons causing damage to their customers and neighbour’s properties, along with leaving sites without finishing the work, causing customers misery and leaving them in need to then contact a professional to come and finish the job. This is why choosing the right tree surgeon is such an important decision,
Tips on how to avoid avoiding cowboy tradespeople and questions to ask when choosing the right tree surgeon:
Do they have public liability insurance and certification?
What trade associations are they a member of?
Will they provide a site visit and a written, no obligation quote?
Do they have any references and reviews?
If you have questions or would like to find a professional tree surgeon services you can trust, please contact Beechwood Trees and Landscapes Ltd on 0800 328 7988 or office@beechwoodtrees.co.uk.
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