I sell information
not tree work
My business is providing arboricultural information for a
fee. The information I provide can enable a person to be a better and
smarter consumer when selecting a tree service to do tree work. I can
provide general pruning guidelines or specific information on where each cut
should be made. Invariably, my advice results in a lower total cost to
the consumer because no unnecessary tree work will be done.
Recently, I visited a home where the resident was about to
contract a tree service for a "bargain" $1,600 offer to prune all day. After
looking at the trees, my conclusion was no tree work was needed. None!
Although this is an extreme example, it is unfortunately not that uncommon.
My fee for this service was under $100.
Be a good consumer. Become informed before you buy tree services.