How to Find a Tree Surgeon

Tree surgeons, also known as arborists, handle the trimming, cutting and pruning of trees. This can be a dangerous job, so it is important to find a well-qualified, experienced and insured tree surgeon. You can locate a tree surgeon near you to handle the job in a variety of places.

• Search one of the available online directories for a certified and experienced tree surgeon. Sites like tree-care.info and findtreesurgeons.com offer the ability to search by location. You may also search by the person’s name if it is someone recommended to you by a friend, but you do not have contact information.


• Check your local classifieds to see whether there are advertisements from tree surgeons offering services. Advertisements such as newspapers and the PennySaver often have a “services offered” section for this type of ad. Internet classifieds from Craigslist and eBay are also helpful and are quick to search through.


• Verify the insurance, training and certification of the tree surgeon you have found before committing to the work. Ask for this information in writing so you may call the insurance company or school where he was trained to verify it. You can also verify certification at the International Society of Arboriculture website located at isa-arbor.com.


• Get a quote from the tree surgeon before committing to have the work done, even after you have verified the work experience and certification. It is important to get an exact quote for the work to be completed in writing. Pay after the work has been completed.