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Tree Pruning Options: Hire a Professional or DIY?

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

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.

Tree Pruning Options: Hire a Professional or DIY?

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.

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.

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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

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

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