The Danger & False Economy of Unqualified Tree Workers

We have always, and will always advise anyone needing work carried out on their trees to engage the services of professional, appropriately qualified and experienced tree surgeons. Essex wide – unfortunately – you will find numerous people saying they offer tree services, but the frightening fact is they are unqualified, have little experience in tree work, they are not specifically trained in working at height and the particular dangers of working within trees, and they are certainly not tree surgeons.

Of course, you may think, well as tree surgeons yourselves, you are always going to say people must hire the professionals. Well yes we are, but it’s not for any reason other than that using unqualified individuals can be extremely dangerous, and a total false economy.

Rigorous & Ongoing Training: A Vital Necessity for Tree Workers

To become a tree surgeon, and to know how to work safely at height and in particular, within a tree, you need to undergo rigorous training. This training is ongoing and should include regular refresher courses to keep up with industry best practice. Training in arboriculture is also vital, because otherwise, how can you deal with a growing, living thing carefully and safely so as to maintain its health?

Unqualified tree workers won’t usually know how to spot disease or decay in a tree, and they certainly won’t know how to deal with it. They also won’t know the right way to go about cutting a tree so that it grows healthily and strong. They may cut back a tree in your garden or on your land and leave it weak so that it poses a danger of falling or shedding branches. And then you will be liable for any damage caused to property, or injury to people.

The Right Equipment

When you deal with a professional tree services company, not only will they have great expertise and knowhow, they’ll also have all the right equipment to carry out a job safely. They won’t be using any old chainsaw they found on eBay for a few quid, or rusty old poorly kept tools. They’ll have invested in top of the range, specialist equipment that is safe for purpose.

Of course we understand that with the economy the way it is, people are looking for cheaper alternatives. You may have trees on your land that you need cut back or removed, but you feel you can’t afford a properly qualified tree surgeon.

Don’t be Left out of Pocket

However, you need to ask yourself this: if you engage the services of someone who isn’t properly qualified just to save a few pounds, what will you do when you find they haven’t done the job as you expected? Or they have caused damage to your tree or property during the work, and then you realise they didn’t hold the right type of or adequate insurance, so you can’t even claim against them? You’ll be left with a potentially hazardous tree, damaged property and out of pocket. Your insurance company certainly won’t entertain a claim if you have used unqualified tree workers: that’s a fact.

Don’t make that call till You’ve Thought it Through

If you are looking for a tree services company in Essex, we advise that you do your homework and put professionalism, reputation, experience and qualifications ahead of price. For what we do, we actually offer very competitive rates, and as Trading Standards Buy with confidence Scheme approved members, you can rest assured that our prices are fair.

Take a look at our extensive certifications, qualifications, standards and safety compliance and insurance and compare this quality of service and level of expertise with other tree companies or anyone who purports to be one, or any company for that matter who says they offer tree services but aren’t actually qualified tree surgeons. Think about the false economy and the dangers before making any calls.

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