{"id":1328,"date":"2022-05-19T13:51:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T03:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiptoptreeservices.com.au\/?p=1328"},"modified":"2022-05-19T14:17:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T04:17:59","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-arborist-for-your-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiptoptreeservices.com.au\/how-to-choose-the-right-arborist-for-your-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right arborist for your job"},"content":{"rendered":"
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#F3F7F0″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”30px||40px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”20px||||false|false” global_module=”298″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”50px” title_line_height=”1.1em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”28px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” title_line_height_tablet=”” title_line_height_phone=”” title_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=”Breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#999999″ text_font_size=”14px” link_text_color=”#999999″ custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”12px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_text_color_tablet=”” link_text_color_phone=”” link_text_color_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#96C93F”]<\/p>\nHome<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f7f0″ background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”top_center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Not all those claiming to be tree specialists are created equal…” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”RGBA(30,53,94,0.7)”]<\/p>\n Not all those claiming to be tree specialists<\/a> are created equal. Each company and individual arborists will come with different levels of skills, qualifications and experience. Taking the time to find the right fit can mean the difference between the seamless completion of your job, and having issues that compromise your safety or your back pocket. This makes choosing the right arborist for your job a somewhat difficult task, but a very important one.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tiptoptreeservices.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/choose-the-right-arborist-for-your-job.jpg” alt=”choose the right arborist for your job” title_text=”choose the right arborist for your job” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Consider their specialisations” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(30,53,94,0.14)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”1px” custom_margin=”0px||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Among skilled arborists, some companies…” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”RGBA(30,53,94,0.7)” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n Among skilled arborists,<\/a> some companies come with a range of unique specialisations. Some are experts at working smaller, residential jobs, while others excel on large-scale commercial, government and residential projects. Some are skilled with certain services, from tree removal, to stump grinding and general tree maintenance, while others might only do minor work. Consider what skills your job requires and shop around for arborists who deliver the best services based on that specialisation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Check their qualifications” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(30,53,94,0.14)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”1px” custom_margin=”0px||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Removing and pruning trees can be dangerous…” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”RGBA(30,53,94,0.7)” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n Tree removal<\/a> and tree pruning<\/a> can be dangerous, technical and highly challenging work. It comes with a risk of property damage and can even result in personal harm. Even in Australia, practitioners can have wildly different levels of qualifications when it comes to practising arboriculture. Here are some important safeguards:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Be discerning with the quote” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(30,53,94,0.14)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”1px” custom_margin=”0px||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Like most services, with arborists you generally…” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Like most services, with arborists you generally get what you pay for. While a less qualified arborist may offer a lower cost to complete the job, this decision could end up being more expensive in the long term, with more remediation costs and more work required later on down the track. It is important to shop around, but also do your due diligence, by reading each of your quotes carefully and considering all the inclusions. If you\u2019re finding major price differences between your quotes, it\u2019s important to ask why. It\u2019s not to say the most expensive quote will always be the best one, but do keep in mind that reputable companies have overhead costs like insurance, training and wages for their staff. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Avoid door knocking tree loppers!” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(30,53,94,0.14)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” height=”1px” custom_margin=”0px||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”%22Tree lopper%22 is a term used by the industry…” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “Tree lopper” is a term used by the industry to define an unqualified person who cuts trees for a fee, while an arborist is the term for a certified professional. You might have seen door to door tree loppers in the news lately, since it was discovered that many were operating in NSW. Unlike qualified arborists, door knockers often try to rush the job. They\u2019re also unlikely to put your quote in writing, which can result in issues down the track when the price ends up blown out. On the other hand, qualified arborists are unlikely to come across as pushy salespeople. We don\u2019t try to get you to pay us for quick work, but instead, take the time needed to draw out our plans efficiently. Always remember that door knocking is a red flag.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ready to get your garden in Tip Top shape?…” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#96C93F” header_4_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” header_3_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_4_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nConsider their specialisations<\/h2>\n
Check their qualifications<\/h2>\n
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Be discerning with the quote<\/h2>\n
Avoid door knocking tree loppers!<\/h2>\n