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Ben McInerney - Last updated 
10 Oct, 2018
Finding the right tree expert for tree pruning Blackburn South can be daunting.
With the tree service industry being as unregulated as it is and full of unskilled labourers, the chances of your choosing a dud are a lot higher than other trades. Weekend wonders as we call then buy themselves a chainsaw and advertise themselves as a “tree lopping expert.
Besides making sure they are a certified arborist, with a minimum of 7 years experience and insured, you need to make sure you are getting it all done at a reasonable price.
Did I mention prices vary by up to 300% for the same job! So if you are looking to save money on tree trimming Blackburn South vic, then read on.
The level of skill needed for tree trimming Blackburn South will depend on the size of the tree and what’s being done. A few branches off a lemon tree, is very different to a removing a large branch from a Eucalyptus tree overhanging your home
Either way you want make sure whoever you get to do the job is at the very least insured and runs a legitimate business.
Depending on the size of your tree pruning job, you might want to consider getting a skilled garden maintenance grew in rather than a qualified tree surgeon.
The reason is price. A tree surgeon is going to charge you a lot more money as they have much larger overheads with insurance, equipment, workers compensation etc.
Important: I only suggest this on trees that are smaller than 5m (15ft). Anything larger than a single story house (5m) will require higher skills that in general lawn and garden maintenance guys do not poses.
But if it is a hedge tidy up or a fruit tree prune, they are your best bet when going for economy
Let’s say you have found 3 or 4 companies you wish to quote your tree trimming job.
Run their business names through ABNLookup.gov.au
This is a free government service that allows you to see whether their company is legitimate and registered and if they have had any insolvencies in the past few years.
By looking at the date of registration of their business you will get an idea of their industry experience.
You can do all of the above but still get 3 expensive quotes for tree pruning Blackburn South. Why? Because some companies just plain charge more than others for the same job.
Don’t be in the position of choosing between 3 expensive quotes…
You will find some companies have bigger advertising and marketing budgets (that why you came across them first on Google or in the yellow pages), but guess who picks up the tab for their advertising spend?
You do!
They need to cover their costs somehow and they do it by charging more.
So what you really need to know is;
Who is legitimate
Who is local
Who is Cheap
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If you prune a protected tree and you have not asked council for permission first you could land yourself in hot water. The results of which would be a large fine.
White Horse council has what’s known as a tree preservation order (TPO) which has all the rules and regulations on tree trimming for White Horse council district.
Click the above button to go to our 1 minute form and tell us a little about your job. Once submitted the 3 best local pros will contact you to arrange a quote.
White Horse council do allow for the trimming of trees without council consent.
The tree is not on the Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) The tree is not on the Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO) Refer to the following link for overlays: http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Treeprotectionoverlays.html
Some local council have what called an exemption list of trees. These are considered a local or national pest and they allow you to prune them without approval. Basically the above rules do not apply and you can prune as you see fit.
We have also listed them below if applicable.
There are many variables that make up cost of tree trimming. Things like height of tree, spread of branches, obstacles, number of branches being trimmed, access and the list goes on….
To get an idea on what tree pruning might cost, check out our tree pruning cost guide.
Certified arborist in Blackburn South and surrounding areas are all well versed on the Australian standards of the pruning of amenity trees.
The standards are outlined here in this document AS 4373:2007 – Pruning of amenity trees
If you go with a contractor that is not a certified tree surgeon with sufficient experience in tree pruning they may end up doing more damage than good.
It is very important that you go about selecting who you hire to prune your tree carefully.
If you don’t, you could end up regretting it with a sub-standard job and your tree looking hacked at.
We are a growing company that aims to provide a quality service that is personal, fair and over-delivers on value and satisfaction.
We want homeowners to be completely satisfied with the job done and the price paid, from a small pruning jobs to a large tree removals. Our aim is to build a repeat and referral business with an unbeatable reputation.
We are committed to the certified arborists we recommend using the method of ‘BEST PRACTICE’. This is a methodology that is accepted as better to any alternatives for commercial or professional tree removal procedures for results that are superior to those achieved by any other means.
Our expectation of a tree contractors we work is they do everything in their power to uphold these values.
Once you call us on 1800 252 208 or fill in the 2 minute form, we forward your details directly onto the best local tree surgeons for quoting.
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Author Biography: Ben McInerney is a certified arborist who has been practicing arboriculture since 2004. Ben ran a successful tree service business in Sydney, NSW for 8 years before selling it to a larger company. He no dedicates his time to teaching homeowners about the benefits of using a certified arborist for tree related work and also helps them find the best local tree company at the best price.
Ben holds a Certificate III in Arboriculture from TAFE NSW.
