Arborist Kitchener

What Does An Arborist Do?

An Arborist is a person who is trained how to properly care for trees. They can provide a wide variety of services which are focused on the overall health and development of a wide variety of tree species. When consulted, they should be able to properly assess and determine the best course of action to suit the needs of the tree in question.

What Should You Expect From an Arborist?

There are a number of services provided by an arborist including: tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, and sometimes planting as well. All of these services require a knowledgeable individual, since any of these services done incorrectly can have serious affects on the health of the tree, lead to property damage and even injury in some cases.

How do I Know I've Found the Right Arborist?

1. Qualifications:

The first thing you should do when contacting an arborist for work is to ask what training and certifications they possess. Look for Arboriculture Canada certification, because certified arborists are experienced people who've completed extensive courses covering the many areas related to proper tree care. In addition, you'll know that they have been trained on other important topics like safe rigging techniques, electrical awareness, and chainsaw safety just to name a few.

2. Coverage:

Next, make sure they are fully insured before hiring someone to work on your property. The insurance must include property as well as personal damage coverage. This is also including the necessity to check for workers compensation insurance. As careful as a trained professional is being, they are doing dangerous work, and accidents can happen. You want to make sure that you protect yourself for the unlikely but possible scenarios.

3. Knowledge:

Another important question to ask is if they belong to any professional associations. Belonging to an association means they are connected to other professionals who exchange ideas and current practices, and therefore improve themselves through knowledge, education and networking.

4. Services:

It is also not unreasonable to ask for a free estimate, since it is a good idea for you to not only understand what the wok will be, but also to try and get a sense of how professional the individual is, and feel confident that you trees are in good hands. It is important to know that they are qualified, but being certified doesn’t necessarily mean that they will work based on the needs of the tree, or yours.

Like hiring any contractor, you want to make sure that you are clear about the contract details before you hire. The above mentioned insurance information should be clearly spelled out, as well as the agreed upon price for the work. Make sure you have a clear understanding of what the work will be, and why it is being done.

Now You’re Armed and Ready!

By checking these areas before hiring an Arborist, you can have confidence that you’ve found a contractor who is up to date, safe and will do a great job for you and your trees. We hope these tips help you to find the right fit.

Call us today for a free estimate. We are qualified arborists servicing the Kitchener and surrounding area, and we look forward to meeting you!