Free Estimates
At Classic City Arborists, when we say 'free estimate,' we mean a completely free estimate. No time limit, no maximum number of trees we’ll look at, and no hidden costs.
How do I schedule a Free Estimate?
To schedule an estimate, you can fill out the contact form on our website, shoot us an email, or give us a call. From there, you'll talk to Emily. She’ll get some information from you, like the address of the property where you need work done, and then she’ll work with you to arrange a time for your appointment.
Appointment times are given in 2-hour windows, like between 2pm and 4pm, or from 10am to 12pm. This gives us some wiggle room in case an appointment before yours runs long, or there's a delay on a job site. We do offer phone or text notifications to let you know when Scott, our co-owner and ISA Certified Arborist, is heading your way, so you’ll have some heads-up before he arrives.
Inclement weather, job delays, and sometimes even sick kids can all impact our planned work load. We strive to keep our customers as up-to-date as possible, and we'll let you know as soon as we do if something happens to delay your appointment.
What happens during my appointment?
When Scott arrives, he'll follow your lead for you to show him what tree work you're looking to have done. Some examples of work you might ask about includes things like “I need this tree removed so I can put a pool here,” or “this tree is too close to our house, and it drops nuts and twigs on our roof,” or “I think this tree is dead, and I don’t want it to fall on my fence.”
Scott will follow you from tree to tree on your property and listen to your thoughts, asking questions and taking notes as you go. He’ll also offer his expert opinion on your goals to help make sure we can meet them.
For example, say you show him a tree in your backyard you want thinned out, so the grass beneath it can get more sunshine to grow better. Scott will of course take notes so we can quote that cost for you, but he’ll also point out that actually, the tree behind the one you asked about is the one blocking most of the sunlight, and if you want the grass to grow, that’s the one that would need to be removed or thinned.
Or, say there’s a tree you want to cut down because you’re concerned it’s dead, but Scott can tell that it’s actually perfectly healthy. We aren’t in the business of trying to scam extra work out of customers, and Scott will make sure you understand that the tree doesn’t actually need to be removed unless you just want it to be (in which case, he would of course still price its removal for you).
That said, Scott will also keep an eye out for anything of major concern that you might not have noticed yourself during your appointment. Dead and high-risk trees like to hide in plain sight, so if he sees something dangerous, he’ll let you know.
This is one of the reasons we believe it’s extremely important that Scott is ISA-certified. He’s not only qualified to do the work you want done, but he can also help figure out the best plan to achieve your goals (even if it’s not what you initially thought), while keeping an eye out for anything that might present a safety hazard to you, your home, and your family.
What happens after a Free Estimate appointment?
After Scott leaves, he’ll compile all of his notes into a quote that will be sent to you via email. Our quotes are itemized, which means that each individual component you discussed will be listed by itself with its price. That way, you can pick and choose what you would or wouldn’t like to have done.
A sample quote that would be submitted after a free estimate
Once you’ve received your quote, if you have questions, please call our office! We are more than happy to review all the details of your quote, answer any questions and address all of your concerns. We want to do what we can to work with your budget and schedule. All you have to do is ask!
Should I get more than one quote?
At Classic City Arborists, we encourage getting more than one quote, so you can compare and figure out what option is going to work best for you (even if you end up deciding that’s not with us). We do, however, highly recommend specifically only getting quotes from companies that are fully insured for your protection, with a Certified Arborist on the team.
We would be honored to work with you and to help you make informed decisions regarding the health of your trees and the safety of your property. Schedule your Free Estimate with us today!
