• Tree Pruning
  • Our pruning standards are in accordance with the National Arborist Association, International Society of Arboriculture, and the ANSI A300.



• Hazard Reduction Pruning
• This is recommended where safety considerations are a priority and to reduce the danger of a specific target caused by visibly defined hazards in a tree. The following will be removed: dead, diseased, decayed, and obviously weak branches. Also removal of said debris unless otherwise specified.
• Maintenance Pruning
  • This is recommended when the primary objective is to maintain or improve tree health and structure. The following will be removed: dead, dying, diseased, decayed, interfering, objectionable, obstructing, and weak branches, as well as selective thinning to lessen wind resistance of branches. Also removal of said debris unless otherwise specified.

  

• Crown Cleaning
  • Selective removal of one or more of the following items: dead, dying, or diseased branches, weak branches and waterspouts.
• Crown Thinning
  • Selective removal of branches to increase light penetration, to increase air movement, and to reduce weight.
• Custom Pruning
  • Removal of specific limbs or specific areas of the crown to allow a view of an object from a predetermined point.
• Crown Raising
  • Removal of the lower branches of a tree to provide clearance.
• Crown Reduction or Crown Shaping
  • This decreases the height and /or spread of a tree. Consideration should be given to the ability of a species to sustain this type of pruning.
• Crown Restoration
  • Pruning to improve the structure, form, and appearance of trees, which have been severely headed, vandalized, or storm damages.

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• Tree Removal
  • Complete removal of the tree within 6" of ground level and hauling away of all debris unless otherwise specified.

    standard removal - large removal -

• Firewood
  • The wood is normally cut into 16" - 18" lengths and is NOT split.
• Stump Removal
  • The stump will be ground 6" - 12" below ground level not including feeder roots. The stump hole will be back-filled with stump chips and a mound of remaining chips will be left on the site. If our company removed trees that are to be stumped as well, we will return unannounced to complete the stump removal.
• Log Loader
  • Our crew will return to the job site within a few days to pick up any logs left on the site.

    

• Mike Abbott
  • The owner of Abbott Tree Care.

    

• The Crew
  • Various photos of some of the Abbott crew on the job.

    

• Aerial Truck

  

• Crane Removal

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• Scheduling
  • Job scheduling is dependent on weather conditions and workloads. Unless noted on the contract or previously arranged with our office, our crew will present itself unannounced to do the accepted work.
• Insurance
  • Our company is insured for personal injury and property damage liability. Our workers are covered by Worker's Compensation. If proof is requested, we will send a copy of our Certificate of Insurance to the client.
• Billing
  • Payment is due upon job completion. If a resident is not present when the work is completed, the invoice will be mailed and due upon receipt.

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