Hiring a tree service is a bigger decision than it looks. The crew will be working at height, running heavy equipment, and dropping wood near your home, so a few good questions up front can save a lot of trouble later. Arbor Vet's blog walks through what Snohomish County homeowners should ask before signing on with anyone, including us.
Start with the basics: is the company licensed as a contractor in Washington, bonded, and insured for tree work? Ask how the job will be done, what equipment is coming, and how they'll protect your lawn, driveway, and landscaping. A clear written scope, not a verbal guess, keeps everyone on the same page about what's included.
It's also fair to ask about cleanup, stump options, and what happens if weather delays the job. A reputable tree service will answer all of it plainly and won't pressure you into more work than the tree needs. The full list of questions is linked in the comments.
What's one question you wish you had asked the last time you hired a contractor for work around your home? #TreeService #SnohomishCounty
A real photo of an Arbor Vet crew member walking a property with a homeowner, or a truck and equipment staged neatly at a job with lawn protection in place. A branded Canva graphic listing three or four of the questions also works well. Authentic photos strongly outperform stock images.
Canva text suggestion: "Licensed, Bonded, Insured? Ask First" or "Five Questions Before Any Tree Work"