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Tree Pruning Options: Hire a Professional or DIY?

After enduring the cold winter months, spring weather provides the ideal conditions for homeowners to get some pruning…

Jun 29,2022

Tree Pruning Options: Hire a Professional or DIY?

After enduring the cold winter months, spring weather provides the ideal conditions for homeowners to get some pruning done. If you are a proactive and driven person, you probably want to turn pruning into a DIY project. However, tree pruning should only be performed by a professional and well-equipped tree care company, and that's where Sesmas Tree Service comes in as your go-to tree service provider. You should not conduct tree maintenance if you don't possess the expertise or equipment to get the job done safely. Here are several pruning options you should consider to determine whether or not to hire a professional.

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Option One – Do It Yourself

In a recent report released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 40,000 chainsaw-related incidents end up in the emergency room. Most of these cases are DIY projects that have taken a turn for the worst and can only be prevented by onboarding a reputable and reliable tree care company. Pruning on your own might seem like a cost-effective solution, but you risk the safety of everyone around if you don't have the skill, knowledge, and equipment to prune your trees safely. Sesmas Tree Service leverages cutting-edge tools to enhance the efficiency and safety of the project, protecting you from the safety risks of DIY alternatives.

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Option Two – Hire You Landscape Company

Some landscaping companies double in tree trimming to supplement their income. One downside to hiring a landscaping company is the lack of knowledge needed to provide long-term care. They also don't have the appropriate insurance coverage to protect you and your property in an accident. While you might be getting a good deal with your landscaping company, the risk of safety hazards in the future is not worth it. Choose the safest and long-term solution for routine maintenance and care by hiring a tree service provider.

Option Three – Hire Handymen

Many tree service companies are nothing more than two guys and a truck. If these people turn up at your door looking to drum up business, it is not advisable to hire them. They don't have the proper tools or experience to get the job done safely, and if there's an incident, it might end up coming out of your pocket. Like landscape companies, handypersons posing as tree service experts lack the insurance coverage to compensate or protect you from potential lawsuits.

Option Four – Hire an Arborist

The final and most suitable solution is to hire an arborist to care for your trees. Sesmas Tree Service has a team of certified and well-trained arborists who adhere to strict pruning standards, giving you peace of mind that your trees are in professional hands. Aside from tree pruning, we also provide continuous maintenance like root pruning, planting, and fertilization, ensuring you maintain a healthy and lush lawn.

If you have delayed tree maintenance for more than six months, you should consider having a professional conduct a maintenance check as soon as possible. Contact us and schedule a consultation with our representative. We guarantee exceptional tree services at pocket-friendly rates.

Customer Reviews

Noel and his team at Sesmas Tree Service are extremely professional, do quality work, and are available when you need them. I have been using them for the past year and have never been disappointed with any service they have provided. Noel is the first person I call when I need any tree work done!

Matthew Keheley

I absolutely love the work ethic displayed by Sesmas employees. They work hard and fast! My property looks amazing! This is the second time in 5 years that I have used their services and customer satisfaction is still at the top of their list.

Evita Fikes

Sesmas did a terrific job for us on a project completed today involving the removal of 18 problem trees. Project was completed exactly as promised, skillfully and for a reasonable price. Mike Fowler was excellent in overseeing the work and his crew was outstanding. Highly recommend!

Kathryn Arvidson

These guys were on point. Verified the request before beginning (always good, because the trees aren't coming back!). Then made sure the trimming was done to exactly where I wanted it. On time, fast, and completely cleaned up after - was a great experience. Highly recommend!

Josh Pitchford

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