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Advice on choosing a competent tree contractor
Tree or arboriculture work can be dangerous and should only be undertaken by trained professionals. Badly done tree pruning can ruin the appearance and health and safety of a tree. Before you employ a tree contractor you should check the following information. Any reputable contractor will be happy to supply these details:
Public liability insurance. The contractor should have a minimum of £2 million cover. Insurance certificates are easily obtained but are completely void if the person carrying out the works is not qualified as listed below.
Certificates of competence in chainsaw and other machinery use, tree climbing
and aerial rescue (CS38 & CS39)Site-specific risk assessment for the site.
Ask if they work to British tree work standards. The correct answer is BS3998.
Ensure you have a written quotation detailing all works and costs. It is often prudent to get a least 2 quotes to compare prices.
Generally, it is best to avoid contractors who go ‘door knocking' or leave leaflets saying they will call back later. Contractors who use terms such as ‘topping and lopping' are best avoided. These are dated tree pruning practices that are no longer used by modern arborist/tree surgeons.