F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
How
do I know if my tree needs help?
What
is an Arborist?
How
can I prepare my trees for the Hurricane season?
What
do you consider to be an emergency call?
What
do I do if a tree falls on my house?
Do
the police or fire department contact you for tree emergencies or
is that the homeowners responsibility?
Are
you insured if an accident happens on the job?
How
do I know if my tree needs help?
If
you think your tree needs help we send out an Arborist to examine
your tree(s) and these are but a few things that are considered before
giving you a diagnosis of what problems you may have.
• Are there large dead branches in the tree?
• Are there detached branches hanging in the tree?
• Does the tree have cavities or rotten wood along the trunk
or in major branches?
• Are mushrooms present at the base of the tree?
• Are there cracks or splits in the trunk or where branches
are attached?
• Have any branches fallen from the tree?
• Have adjacent trees fallen over or died?
• Has the trunk developed a strong lean?
• Do many of the major branches arise from one point on the
trunk?
• Have the roots been broken off, injured, or damaged by lowering
the soil level, installing pavement, repairing sidewalks, or digging
trenches?
• Has the site recently been changed by construction, raising
the soil level, or installing lawns?
• Have the leaves prematurely developed an unusual color or
size?
• Have trees in adjacent wooded areas been removed?
• Has the tree been topped or otherwise heavily pruned?
What
is an Arborist?
An
Arborist is an accredited person trained in Arboriculture, the study
of trees. Universities across the county offer comprehensive courses
in different aspects of arboriculture. To find out more about the
arbor culture industry click here to TCIA.org
(Tree Care Industry Association).
How
can I prepare my trees for the Hurricane season?
Dead
limbs are the biggest concern a homeowner should have. Lets be honest,
most people don't even give their tree(s) a second glance until its
to late. We urge everyone who has a tree within close proximity of
their home to look for areas that may be a hazard during hurricane
season. FEMA and the National Hurricane Center classify this as Windbourne
Missiles, and for good reason. Our crews have seen wood go through
solid concrete after a hurricane strike. Please call us if you feel
your tree(s) needs to be tended to this hurricane season.
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What
do you consider to be an emergency call?
There are several things we consider an emergency service
call:
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