Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a cost for the estimate?
2. How long does it take to get an estimate?
3. How long is the price quote good for?
4. Once approval on a job has been given, when can the job be completed?
5. Once the job has been completed, how do I pay?
6. Are we licensed and insured?
Frequently Asked Tree Questions
1. Does your company use spikes to climb the trees?
2. Does your company spray trees with pesticides for insects?
3. Do you top trees?
4. When is the best time to prune a tree?
5. How often should I fertilize my trees?
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Frequently Asked Questions
General
1. Is there a cost for the estimate?
No, all estimates are free of charge- call our office and we can arrange to
have an estimator meet you at your property, or he can leave an estimate for you if
you can’t be home. Return to FAQs
2. How long does it take to get an estimate?
1 to 3 days. We can be there within hours if it is an emergency, and can
leave an estimate for you within 1 day if you don’t have to meet the estimator.
However, we are glad to call to set up an appointment to meet you at your home or
place of business at your convenience. Return to FAQs
3. How long is the price quote good for? We guarantee our price for one year, unless a different term is specified in writing by the estimator. Return to FAQs
4. Once approval on a job has been given, when can the job be completed?
During our busy season starting in mid-April and continuing through
October, it takes approximately 2 weeks from the time you approve your work
and completion of the job. In the winter months our work slows down so we can
complete a job within 1 week. Our prices go down in the winter as well- so it’s
a great time to have tree work done!Return to FAQs
5. Once the job has been completed, how do I pay?
Our terms are “Payment in full due upon completion”. Once the job is finished, the
foreman will present you with the invoice. You can pay the foreman directly with a
check made payable to JL Tree Service Inc, or cash. If you would like to pay using
a credit card, you will be instructed to call the office. We accept all major credit
cards. If you can’t be home when the work is done, the foreman will leave an
invoice in your door. You may mail us a check or call to pay by credit card. Return to FAQs
6. Are we licensed and insured?
This is a very good question, and should be asked of every contractor
you are thinking of hiring. JL Tree Service Inc is licensed through the
Commonwealth of Virginia with a Class A Contractor’s license. We are also
licensed through every City and County that we work in with separate licenses
for each locality. We will be glad to provide copies of our licenses at your
request. We are also fully insured with liability, vehicle insurance and Workers Compensation. We will be happy to provide you with proof of insurance. Please
always make sure to ask for proof of insurance before a contractor comes on
your property to work. Return to FAQs
Frequently Asked Tree Questions
1. Does your company use spikes to climb the trees?
We do not use spikes to climb trees that we are pruning. We will only use spikes if we are taking down the tree. Return to FAQs
2. Does your company spray trees with pesticides for insects?
No, we don’t believe in the use of pesticides to control
insects in most cases. We feel that if your tree is healthy it can withstand an attack
from common insects. We recommend maintaining your tree with regular
pruning and fertilizing to keep it strong and healthy. However, in some cases the
use of pesticides are necessary, and we can recommend a reputable tree service
for you to contact. Return to FAQs
3. Do you top trees?
Topping is no longer a recommended pruning method to
cut a tree down in height. It is actually harmful to the health of the tree.
Your estimator can discuss other methods of pruning to maintain a
certain height, and to try to repair trees that have been damaged by
topping. Return to FAQs
4. When is the best time to prune a tree?
There are different times to prune different trees, for example
most flowering trees should be pruned after they bloom, and Maples can
be pruned most times of the year. It is best to discuss pruning with
the estimator, because every tree is unique in it’s placement on your
property and it’s condition. Return to FAQs
5. How often should I fertilize my trees?
We recommend you deep-root fertilize your trees every 2 to 3 years.
However, trees that are not in good health may need to be fertilized
more frequently. To get more information on tree care, please contact:
Call 703-753-5001 or go to the contact us page to fill out the estimate request form for a FREE estimate. JL Tree Service Incorporated provides 24-Hour Emergency tree service and tree care to the following areas – Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudon County, Montgomery County, Prince William County, Annandale, Alexandria, Burke, Clifton, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax City, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Front Royal, Fredericksburg, Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Tysons Corner, Vienna, Washington DC, West Springfield, and beyond.
