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 Hermiston Tree Services
Does the tree service I want to hire need to be licensed in Hermiston?
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 2 tree services in Hermiston that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Tree Services need to have to work on Tree Services jobs in OR:
- Accreditations/License: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- Accreditations/License: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
- Accreditations/License: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Can I browse unscreened Tree Services in Hermiston?
We do our best to screen all of our tree services. However, there are still some tree service professionals in Hermiston that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Hermiston or OR. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering tree services:
- H & D Tree Service:
- Services Offered: Tree Services
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Whitney's Grafting:
- Services Offered: Tree Services
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Evergreen Thinning & Rfrsttn:
- Services Offered: Tree Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
What should I check for once my Tree Service in Hermiston has finished working?
Every tree services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any tree services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with tree services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the tree service to describe what they did. Whether your tree services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your tree services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the tree service do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Hermiston
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Tree removal
Trees over 5 ft tall
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Trees over 30 ft tall
I'm not sure
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Fallen on a fence
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Tree removal
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6-15 ft tall trees
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Raising an uprooted tree and staking to reroot
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Tree removal
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16-30 ft tall trees
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Fallen in back yard
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Tree Removal
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Tree removal
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16-30 ft tall trees
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Grind down stumps
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Tree Removal
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Tree removal
Trees over 5 ft tall
1
Trees over 30 ft tall
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Leaning into the neighbors fence
Leave stumps as-is
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