Received a quote from both both integritree and another company. The other company had a much lower quote. When integritree called and asked if he wanted me to do the job, I said I got a much lower quote. He lowered his quote to meet the other company; first he said he would cut down the 2 trees in the back, and the large oak in the front would be pruned, shaped, lifted, etc. and the stump grinding we would do later....we do that once per month. So, I went with Integritree since they were the first to come.
When I visited the home I bought (having other work done), the front oak looked pruned, better, but there were several dead branches left. The stumps in the back, particularly one was somewhat high for a cut down, I have seen them closer to the ground. Plus, it had been over a month and they were still there. The $2500 was paid already.
I called Integritree (can'yt be sure of the name I dealt with...may have been Justin?) and told him about the front tree branches and why there were stumps....it's been over a month. He said branches die sometimes when you prune a tree (ok if that is true that come back and cut them-I cant get up that high!) He brought up his friend Cody who does fencing which I inquired with Integritree about.) I said Cody came, told him I would be with him in 10 minutes because I have the contractor inside I am dealing with. He said it's ok, he can look around himself. I went back out 10 minutes later and he was gone, never received a quote from him. I told
Integritree this, and he sounded as if he were upset that I went with another company. He said he will come during the week for the stumps. Never came. I text him pictures of the branches (not large but very noticeable).
I text him when ready to leave and told him to please come and do the stumps, this is not good business. He never replied. Thus out $200.00.
My advice get 3 quotes in writing descriptively. Be there for the quotes and if possible be there when work is being done.
I got the stumps done by another company because my fence was ready to be put up. Would be really nice if the branches were gone....but $$$ goes quick.
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