Tree removal is a potentially dangerous, highly skilled job. If a company is offering prices that seem too good to be true, there’s often a reason why. While it might be tempting to go with the cheapest quote, it’s generally not the best idea when it comes to tree work, as you could be getting unqualified, inexperienced operators who don’t have the required skill, knowledge, equipment and insurance to do the job safely.

Here we take a look at why hiring the cheap tree removal service could end up costing you a whole lot more in the long run.

Safety Concerns

Tree removal can be highly dangerous. Elevated work and complex rigging systems together with seriously heavy trees and branches and dangerous equipment like chainsaws means there is an increased risk of injury. Not only to those doing the work, but to anyone who is home at the time. Without the proper safety practices and precautions, experience, knowledge and skill, accidents can happen quickly.

Risk Of Property Damage

One of the biggest risks you take when hiring a cheap tree removal service is damage to your property. This could be a tree smashing through your roof, dropping onto your shed, pool or fences or onto neighbouring properties.  One small mistake can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs or a costly insurance claim, a whole lot more than what you would have initially ‘saved’ by going with the cheaper quote. Removing trees, especially large trees in tight spaces, common in suburban properties requires very careful planning, skill, experience, precision and technique. Inexperienced operators may drop branches, large pieces of the trunk or indeed, an entire tree onto your home or surrounding structures.

Lack Of Insurance

Reputable Arborists carry public liability insurance as well as worker’s compensation cover to protect your property and themselves in the unlikely event something does go wrong.

Low cost, fly by the night operators will often either have inadequate insurance or none at all, so if something goes wrong, you as the homeowner could be left to foot the bill. Unskilled, uninsured workers could damage your home, car, pool or your neighbour’s house or they could badly injure themselves, which you may be liable for if they are uninsured.

Hidden Costs

Less reputable companies can sometimes use a strategy of providing you with a cheap initial quote, only for you to find out down the track that they haven’t included hidden costs that you will need to pay for later. This can include things like stump grinding, site clean up and waste removal. Others may leave behind large logs and huge piles of debris that the homeowner needs to pay someone else to remove.

Damage To Other Trees

Poor workmanship can create long term problems. Rushed jobs can leave unsafe stumps behind, improper cutting techniques can destabilise nearby trees, damage root systems and create hazards that can become dangerous down the track. In some cases, homeowners can end up needing to hire a second, professional Arborist to fix or complete the original job properly, effectively having to pay twice.

Legal Issues

Professional Arborists understand and comply with local regulations and are able to guide homeowners through the process correctly. Removing trees requires checks to be done with local council to ensure the tree is not protected or requires permits to remove. Cheap, unqualified operators may not be aware of these constraints or may ignore them altogether, leaving the property owner open to fines and legal issues.

Inadequate Equipment

Unqualified operators may lack the proper equipment and machinery to do the job safely and efficiently such as cranes, cherry pickers and chippers, which can lead to the job not being done safely as well as taking much longer to complete resulting in a much higher cost in the long run.

Hire A Qualified Arborist

Hiring a professional, qualified, insured Arborist provides much better, long term value for so many reasons. A reputable company will provide you with a comprehensive quote with no hidden costs, will see the job through from end to end including carrying out council checks, they will use the proper techniques to safely and efficiently remove your tree and they will do a thorough clean up. They will also be able to assess the health and structural integrity of surrounding trees to help prevent future issues.

When comparing quotes, look beyond the cost. Do your due diligence and ask questions. Ask whether they are currently insured and sight the policy, ask if they are qualified what experience they have and be absolutely clear on what the quote includes. Investing in a qualified, professional Arborist helps protect your home, family and your property – saving you money, stress and potential headaches down the track.

Call The Professionals At Aussie Tree Solutions

For all your emergency tree removal and stump grinding needs, speak to the team at Aussie Tree Solutions today. Our team of tree care experts provide a full range of services from tree pruning to mulch and everything in between. Whatever your tree care and maintenance needs – we’ll get to the root of it!