ü      Adherence to the  TCIA Code of Ethics and best business practices ü      Employing formally trained, skilled personnel ü      Meeting industry standards for quality performance and safety ü      Providing industry-standard written estimates ü      Customer satisfaction, including following a dispute resolution process ü      Carrying sufficient insurance coverage ü      Employing certified arborists

Consumer Beware!

Care for your trees needs to be done by skilled, trained and insured professionals, both for the health and beauty of your trees and for your safety.  Both workers and homeowners are killed doing tree work every year. For your safety, do not perform tree work. For your financial protection, hire a company that is professional. If the company doesn’t have insurance or is not a legal company – you, the homeowner – could be held responsible as a contractor.

Here are some stories about what has gone wrong:

• Treeworker killed by falling limb
• Slidell man killed Friday when tree falls on him
• Man dies in chipper accident
• Landscaper drowns in pool: Family left with tragic memories
• Tree worker killed: Sucked in by chipper
• Tree falls on house: Family waited too long to have it removed
• Tree falls on worker: Coworker tries to save him

Avoid being "taken" by fly-by-night operators and unprofessional companies. Choose a company with the TCIA Accreditation "seal of approval." 

Want to learn more about TCIA Accreditation? 
Download the Why Choose an Accredited Tree Care Company brochure,
or click here to request a copy via US Post Office mail.