Tree trimming tools

Tree trimming can help you improve your compound and garden both functionally and aesthetically. You protect trees from covering or overhanging your property, which might come with other safety risks, and you also improve beauty of your home. Trimming and pruning also helps to make your tree grow in the right manner and to the right size depending on location of your compound and you preferences.

It may not be in your responsibility as our client to research and tes1t the best tree trimming tools, but we do for the benefit of our clients. That said, caring for landscape trees means keeping the beauty and it is not an easy job without the right tools and equipment.

Pole pruners, electric chain saws, and wood chippers are some of the tools and equipment to use, but determining how and which to use is a skill in itself. These items are very cheap and you can own them for a DIY pruning – most gardener enthusiasts do – but no worry if you have none because we have each specialized tool for the trimming job.  

Below are some of the tools we use in tree trimming Fort Worth:

1. Pole tree pruners: These are essential for caring for small to medium-size trees. With these kinds of tools, you can maintain trees in their proper shape without even climbing a ladder with cutting trees. This increases safety.     

2. Chain saws: Needing no introduction, chain saws make trimming easier and quicker, but also come in different types and kinds. For instance, you can find gas/oil mix and gas-powered types. The selection between these may depend on the comfort and ease of starting: with electric types starting immediately but gas types needing you to tug at a starter rope. The weight of-course matters depending on the application and also determines the duration at which you will be lifting the equipment as you trim.   

Electric chain saws, which are also known as electric types, do have a cord. They are therefore not suitable for some work where dragging a cord around is not a suitable or recommended thing. It may be for safety reasons but is also a hassle in some cases and work situations. Chainsaws that run on batteries may offer the best of both worlds.

3. Wood chippers: Wood chippers will help you to cut the branches after trimming them from trees. In tree trimming in Fort Worth, we use these to cut the branches to manageable pieces and they can then be tied in bundles. This means you will not have to buy wood-chip from someone else after setting the braches out to be picked away.

4. Alligator loppers: These are more suitable for pruning branches that are up to four inches in diameter, cutting them into manageable pieces and cutting branches that fall after storms. The powerful, fast cutting and clamping jaws are suitable for these tasks. They also feature a heavy duty cutting bar and chain (electric chain) that delivers fast cutting of thick branches and logs.    

Choosing a tree service in Dallas could get tricky if you miss these steps

If you are really planning to save money on tree removal and if you are in need of the best service provider, then you must verify certain things before taking the decision. Unfortunately, this industry is saturated with companies that are inconsistent in terms of work, and most of them are not insured. Hence, they are likely to take advantage of you. Hence, it is highly recommended that you invest in a service from reputable tree company. Let us dig into this topic in detail:

1. Verify insurance policies

Always ensure that the company has liability insurance, workers compensation insurance in order to cover the worker’s safety. The firm itself must provide all the documentation to you, because if the tree company has no insurance, you will be liable for every single cost incurred if there is an accident. 

2. Choosing a reputable firm

Do some research on internet or ask your neighbors to find the best tree service in Dallas. The right tree removal in Dallas should have positive online reviews. Also, do not forget to verify whether the tree service in Dallas you choose is an active member of any well-recognized trade association. Get answers to some of the valid questions like, what is their industry experience, do they have any negative reviews, especially if you are planning for tree trimming in Dallas.

3. Reasonable prices

A reputable tree company in Dallas offer free estimates in order to ease your decision making process. Hence, if you do not get it, ask for it. Also, make sure that the price does not seem too good to be true, because then you will be choosing a firm with less experience. Alternatively, this could be because they lack important documents, certifications and insurance. So never go for too cheap prices or too high. Research well before you negotiate as this could be a relationship forever and good companies never want to lose loyal customers. 

The bottom-line is whether it is tree trimming Fort Woth or tree removal, you need to be aware of the documentations and price so that you are not fooled in any way.