Frequently Asked Questions

• If a crane is used, is it more expensive?

Not at all, especially when Arbor Tree Care owns the crane. Also, our crane operator works with the same crew daily, giving us several advantages. It has proven to be more efficient and allows for a greater margin of safety vs having to rent a crane and operator on an occasional basis.

• Will the stump mulch attract termites?

Although you might occasionally find termites in mulch, they cannot survive. They must live in an environment which is much more stable.

• Does it hurt my tree if someone was to use climbing spikes when pruning?

Most certainly! The use of climbing spikes will inflict injury with every step a climber takes as well as running the risk of transmitting disease to your trees by way of using the spikes. Our highly trained Arborist are able to maneuver throughout even the largest of trees quite efficiently without using climbing spikes, leaving your trees healthy and undamaged.

• Is your tree service more expensive because you are a larger company?

Absolutely not, especially when you’re looking for quality of service – As a larger company, we are able to maintain various crew sizes. On larger jobs we’re able to merge crews when needed to increase productivity delivering a more timely job completion.

Our smaller crew ensures that you are not paying for additional men when they are not needed on the smaller size jobs. Also, it affords us the ability to employ an in-house mechanic, reducing our equipment & vehicle repair cost. These cost saving measures we’ve implemented has helped offer our clients competitive pricing and the quality service that they have come accustomed to over these many years.

• Do I need to pay a tree service any money up front?

We urge you not to unless it’s a deposit on future discounted work with a reputable company.

• Will my tree die because it was struck by lightning?

Not necessarily – although the exterior evidence of a lightning strike is often cause for concern. Unless the missing bark is quite extensive, the amount of damage to the root system and the invasion of opportunistic insects (borers) will be the cause for the tree’s decline.

Since the root damage cannot be determined, we advise taking a “wait and see” approach for a six month period, before spending any money on the tree’s rehabilitation. When drought conditions exist during this waiting period, watering is advisable.

If the tree dies within this time frame or the tree appears to be structurally unsound, we advise on its removal. Removing trees for safety concerns, as well as preventing the spread of damaging insects is money well spent.