Mill Creek Tree Care

Proposals and Quotes

Looking at hiring a company to assist with a tree care project. Excellent choice. Review the information below 
and consider what type of information you expect to see in a quote or proposal. 
When reviewing a proposal, ensure you understand it, and are completely comfortable and satisfied before signing. 
Here are some pointers. 

Our team wanted you to be aware of a few things regarding proposals and quotes. We've heard of a few businesses employing shady practices around the quote and proposal process, and we wanted to highlight the following. While this list is not exhaustive, it should get you thinking. 

Proposals Should:
-State plainly and comprehensively what work will be performed
-List a timeframe or timeline for the work
-Mention that work will be completed consistent with industry standards (felling or pruning should be certified to level 3, reports and horticulture should be certified to level 5)
-Address safety in some capacity - there should be some kind of safety plan 
-If fees are variable, there should be a robust explanation
-A company should have a plan for any felling
-Contain details 

Proposals Should Not:
-Glaze over key details or loosely outline the work to be performed
-Include overly wordy or confusing language
-Contain multiple contingencies or exceptions
-Include "topping", "lacing out", or "Lion's tailing" 

Proposal Red Flags:
-Proposals and companies generally won't ask for money until the work is done
-Companies selling work door-to-door 
-An offer of half of the work now, and half in the future

As a closing tip, never assume anything. Just because you think a stump will be removed, doesn't mean a company will remove said stump. Some don't have the equipment to grind; so don't assume that may happen either. The point is, ask about everything, and ask questions if you don't understand. This will help you make the right decisions, and put you in the best possible position with your contracted company. 

Questions? Contact us. We can help!
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​Looking for a tree care company in Mill Creek, Washington? You’ve come to the right place. Our tree company and tree arborists specialize in a variety of timber services and deliver exceptional customer service and quality in a safe, cost-effective manner. We offer a wide variety of services including: tree cutting, tree trimming, tree removal services, tree pruning, tree care, tree removal, stump grinding and removal, tree felling, and more. Our team is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of your home and trees, while making tree maintenance and tree care easy and painless for our customers – who are also our neighbors. We proudly serve Mill Creek, Washington, Everett, Bothell, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Mukilteo, Lynwood, and the surrounding areas. Unsure if you’re close enough? Give us a call and we’ll do everything we can to help with all of your tree care and tree service needs. Thank you for your time!