FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Assessing a Tree Removal When assessing a removal, we take into account: 1. What is the safest way to remove the tree? 2. What equipment is needed to remove the tree safely? 3. What opportunities for recycling are available? Safe tree removal requires both the experience to determine the best options as well as access to the necessary equipment. With our extensive fleet of cranes and other heavy equipment, we can often remove a tree mechanically, which can make the tree removal process both safer and quicker. In some cases, a tree is only accessible by foot, in which case our skilled climbers and ground crew work together with a system of ropes to safely lower the tree in sections.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Safety First The most important aspect of tree removal remains, as always, safety. Timber Ridge Tree Service is committed to performing all aspects of tree work in the safest way possible. At our weekly company-wide safety meetings, our crews are trained in new techniques and refreshed on established methods.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Why Hire an Arborist? An arborist, by definition, is an individual trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees. What Is a Certified Arborist? Certified Arborists are individuals who have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care through experience and by passing a comprehensive examination developed by some of the nations leading experts on tree care. Certified Arborists must also continue their education to maintain their certification and adhere to a Code of Ethics. Therefore, they are more likely to be up to date on the latest techniques in arboriculture. Verify a Certification When searching for a tree care company, ask if the arborists on staff hold an ISA certification or a state-issued professional arborist license. ISA offers a range of certification credentials, each of which is intended to meet a specific type of tree care need. Learn more about ISA Certification to make an informed decision about who to hire for your tree care needs. To be certified by ISA, individuals must pass a voluntary comprehensive exam. Certification must be maintained through continuing education, which means they should be up-to-date on the latest in arboricultural technology and are knowledgeable of acceptable practices. ISA Certified Arborists and Board Certified Master Arborist must also adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Why Is It Important to Verify an ISA Certification? If an arborist you have hired or are considering hiring tells you that they are ISA Certified, it is important to verify their certification. Taking this step will ensure that you are receiving the highest quality of ser