Credentials
and Insurance
This page shows what to ask any tree company to prove before you hire it. Georgia does not issue a state license for tree service companies, so credentials, insurance and experience matter more than a license number.
Ask for proof
before the work starts.
An uninsured crew can leave you with the bill if a worker is hurt or a branch hits a house.
Ask any tree company for a certificate of insurance before the work starts.
We can provide the crew’s certificate of insurance upon request.
Three things worth
checking.
A license number isn’t the only thing that matters. Before approving tree work, ask questions that establish who is doing the job, whether they’re insured and whether they know how to perform the work safely.
Insurance
Ask for a current certificate of insurance before work begins. Make sure the information matches the company performing the work.
Credentials
Ask who will actually perform the work and what relevant qualifications or credentials the crew has for the job.
Experience
Ask how long the company has been doing tree work and whether it regularly handles the type of tree or situation you have.
Safety starts
before the first cut.
Tree work involves falling limbs, equipment and property hazards. The crew should evaluate the work area and use appropriate methods for the job.
Checks for power lines
The crew checks for power lines before any cutting begins.
Uses ropes and rigging
Ropes and rigging are used to lower large limbs when the job requires controlled lowering.
Wears protective gear
Protective gear is worn on every job.
Ask us for the certificate of insurance.
You can ask us for the crew’s certificate of insurance at any time before the work starts.
Have a tree that needs attention?
Call and tell us what you’re dealing with. We’ll connect you with the local tree crew serving Augusta.