08/24/2026
Saw this article.
This is the reason why other “so called “ landscapers/ tree companies can do it cheaper !
The don’t have proper insurance.
Making it difficult for us tree service companies to compete.
𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗨𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦… 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗟?
This is something Florida homeowners should know before letting anyone put a chainsaw to a large tree.
Tree removal is not the same risk as mowing grass, trimming hedges, or installing mulch.
Workers can be dealing with thousands of pounds of wood, chainsaws, falling limbs, climbing, heavy equipment and nearby power lines.
And the danger is very real.
OSHA data covering 2011–2017 recorded 521 occupational fatalities among tree trimmers and pruners, an average of about 74 deaths per year. Falls, falling objects and electrical contact were major causes.
Even more important: simply hearing “Yes, we're insured” isn't enough.
Ask for proof.
Before hiring someone for tree work:
• Ask for a current Certificate of Insurance
• Confirm the policy covers the actual tree work being performed
• Ask about workers' compensation when applicable
• Call the insurance company or agent and verify the policy is active
• Make sure the business name on the policy matches who you're hiring
A cheap tree removal can become extremely expensive when something goes wrong.
𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗞, “𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗?”
Ask:
“Are you insured for THIS type of tree work, and can I verify the coverage?”
That one question could save a homeowner from a very expensive mistake.
