Top questions to ask before hiring a tree service
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Athens Tree Services
Does the tree service I want to hire need to be licensed in Athens?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Tree Service need to have. There are 0 tree services in Athens that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Tree Services need to have to work on Tree Services jobs in OH:
Can I browse unscreened Tree Services in Athens?
We do our best to screen all of our tree services. However, there are still some tree service professionals in Athens that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Athens or OH. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering tree services:
- Robson Complete Tree Svc LLC:
- Services Offered: Tree Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Hasketts Tree Svc LLC:
- Services Offered: Tree Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Jim's Tree Service:
- Services Offered: Tree Services
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
How does invoicing/payment work for most Tree Service projects in Athens?
Every project differs, but you should ask any tree service for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any tree services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for tree services to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your tree service project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the tree service to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
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