Feel like you're being overcharged? Yeah, we've all felt "STICKER SHOCK" at some point. This article will help you better understand how a quote is prepared. Straight from the company that will perform your job.
Why does tree work cost so much???
We thought you would appreciate understanding some of the factors that go into pricing a job.
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-Jose 🌳⛑️ (Owner and ISA Certified Arborist)
#5. Credentials
This goes hand in hand with customer service. Since we strive to provide you with best customer experience dealing a with a contractor PERIOD. We must hold the credentials to provide that service.
ISA Certified Arborist credentials cannot be purchased, they must be earned by studying, training and passing rigorous exams.
Ever hear that expression "You get what you pay for"?
That's true in this industry as well.
If you're a homeowner, you've probably had a bad customer experience with a contractor at one point. Either you have to almost beg them to come out, they're grumpy on the phone, or don't even care to pick up. You may find it beneficial hiring a company with excellent customer service, after all if something does go wrong, you might want to be dealing with someone easy.
Here at JP Tree Care, you'll notice from the first contact a positive experience. We strive to be the company you'll brag to others performed your tree maintenance.
#4. Customer Service
It's truly not the same to remove a tree than having your lawn mowed. And it's also not the same to remove a tree in wide open area than pruning a tree over your house.
We received a comment from a homeowner when questioning our price on removing a very large dead branch over a brand new roof. He said "Why does it cost so much when it's only a branch your cutting off?"
To remove that branch, some serious rigging and rope work would be involved. Also considering the risk factor of a large dead branch over a new roof, you may understand why it may cost more than if that same branch was over nothing at all.
Every job is unique and carry's its own challenges.
#2. Insurance
According to USA today and other sources. Tree trimmers or logging workers rank #1 in the most dangerous jobs in the USA. Insurance companies know this and their premiums reflect that.
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What are America’s most dangerous jobs?
Insurance is a large portion of overhead costs. You wouldn't want to hire someone offering a very low price (because they're uninsured) just to later find out after a tree lands on your house that they weren't insured. You may not want to skimp on hiring a insured professional. A professional tree service company will have this priced in the quote.
#1. Overhead
What sets a baseline for any project will always start with overhead costs the company carries. Overhead is what the business has to pay just to stay in operation.
Over head costs may be insurances, wages, fuel, tools, wear and tear, equipment payments, etc.
•A professional tree service company can easily carry over $200,000+ in just equipment to perform a job.
You may think, "We'll I don't need fancy equipment, I just want the tree gone the cheapest way possible"
Yes, we understand, however, having reliable equipment allows the tree service company to operate MORE efficiently and in a safer manner. This equals to EFFICIENCY=LOWER PRICE - BETTER SERVICE. Ever try moving a large chunk of wood by hand? Now imagine loading a entire tree.
•Finding professional and reliable workers is always a challenge. It's no different in this industry. The same way we are expected to be compensated fairly at our place of employment applies the same to the team helping complete the job at hand.
#3. Job complexity
Every company will have different costs, pricing models, service quality and credentials. Reason for finding a broad range of pricing when choosing who to hire.
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Credentials and Qualifications
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Reputation and Reviews
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Experience and Expertise
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Written Estimates and Contracts
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Are they insured
