Choosing Your Arborist

A tree professional, or arborist, can assist you with tree planting, pruning, fertilization, repair, disease and insect control, removal and other services. Arborists understand the physiology of trees and base their recommendations and practices on that knowledge. Here are a few questions to ask your arbolist:

Are you insured?
If yes, please show evidence of insurance - Employers liability & Public Liability (recommended min £5 million).

Do you work to a British Standard?

If yes, which one? Should be BS3998

What qualifications do you and your staff hold?
(ask to see copies)
Compulsory: Must have NPTC* certificates for
chainsaw use
Recommended: Certificates for other skills and
machines. Arboricultural knowledge e.g. National
Certificates and Diplomas

Will you provide a written quotation?
If no reject this contractor

Are you a member of a professional organisation?
Membership does not guarantee work standards but does
show a degree of commitment

Can you provide me with the phone number of a referee
who can show me some of your work?
If yes, follow up the lead