Tree Pruning      

-      Require contractor to abide by ANSI A300 Pruning Standards for Tree Care Operations.

-      Require an ISA Certified Arborist to be present when work is actually performed.

-      Items to look for on a contract:

-      Type of pruning, i.e. crown cleaning, raising, reducing, thinning, or vista.

-      Size of material to be removed.

-      Amount of material to be removed.

-      Pruning cost.

Tree Removal

-      It is recommended that an ISA Certified Arborist be present when work is performed but not strictly necessary for tree removals.

-      Discuss access of heavy equipment into your driveway or yard.

-      Discuss timely removal of all debris including logs.

-      Items to look for on a contract:

-      If stump will not be removed, discuss height stump will be cut.

-      Will you want to keep any firewood? Discuss cut lengths, and where wood will be stacked.

-      Crane rental fees.

-      Disposal fees.

-      Tree removal(s) cost.

Stump Removal

-      Items to discuss:

-      Depth of stump removal.

-      Removal of surface or other roots.

-      Removal of remaining stump mulch.

-      Backfilling of hole with topsoil.

-      Seeding of sod.

-      Stump removal cost.

Final Inspection

-      All tree work completed as per agreement.

-      All material removed as per agreement.

-      Fine raking has been done.

-      Driveways, walkways, steps, rooftops are clean.

-      No damage to roof, guttering, siding, a/c units, etc…

-      No unacceptable damage to surrounding ornamental trees, other landscaping.

-      No cracks, oil leaks, hydraulic leaks on driveways, walkways.

-      Yard furniture, bird baths, fencing, etc… returned to original placement.

-      Yard condition as per agreement.

-      Stump(s) removed as per agreement.