How To Choose An Arborist

Judging by the number of bucket trucks out there, homeowners have no shortage of choices when it comes to finding an arborist.

But is this true?

1. Tools don’t make an arborist. Education does. Hartney Greymont has more accredited arborists on staff than any firm in Massachusetts. We also pay 100% of our employees’ ongoing professional education.

2. Real arborists are easy to talk to. And that requires a combination of personality, expertise and experience. Customers going back decades tell us that our friendliness, willingness to listen and ability to advise is very, very important to them.

3. Hacking and slashing isn’t arboriculture. Many jobs call for knowledge that most tree companies just don’t have. From large-scale work such as moving trees to pruning shrubs, expertise always counts. The health, beauty and value of your property may depend on it.

4. Professional arborists are as green as you are. HG has developed proprietary technologies to help you minimize your use of water and chemicals. We can help you determine the level of green that’s best for you. And our consultation is free.

5. Guarantees matter. Hartney Greymont promises to complete every job to your satisfaction. Period. Would anything less be acceptable to you?

6. Look for accreditation. HG is one of only 102 firms accredited by the Tree Care Association of America. That’s the top one percent.

7. Look for substance. Hartney Greymont was just named the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 2008 Small Business of the Year. An award given for innovation, quality and community involvement.

8. Look for commitment. Hartney Greymont is 100% employee-owned. Every arborist who comes to work on your property is an owner—and acts like one.

9. Price? HG’s prices are much more reasonable than many expect them to be. It’s our quality that’s so unbelievably high—and it will probably be even higher in 2009.

Now you know how choose an arborist.