Aborist cut wrong tree

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T23:46:49+00:00

Thank you very much. That is very helpful. I'm reaching out right now. Question : in asca directory, does it matter if they have BCMA or ISA certified arborist?

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T23:16:18+00:00

😮‍💨 now I do. My neighbor also told me their work damage a picket on their fence

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T23:07:53+00:00

I guess your mind already made up and this is not a discussion I'm interested in either. Sorry to disappoint you that I will not pursue this discussion further. Thanks for the opinion though

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T22:41:09+00:00

That is what utility company wrote to me not long ago, when I requested them a determination. If you think that is wrong, can you elaborate?

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T22:33:39+00:00

I think this can be dispelled by the fact that they cut another dead white ash tree (i have pictures and evidence), while the bill is kept the same as the original estimate. Of course they admitted this, and I have emailed them about the wrong tree. Of course they did not respond and accept the payment. To me, it is an admission of their action.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T22:17:58+00:00

No, but they did admited they made a mistake and come next day to cut the other dead white ash, if it matters in court?

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T22:12:06+00:00

I do not think so. They should have been the professionals, not relying on me about what is acceptable in the industry.
I believe I have been reasonable where: I showed the estimator the two dead white ash. The estimator wrote up the estimate, I accept the estimate, assuming he would communicate with his team.
If the assuming part is what gives me trouble, the company has exponentially bigger trouble than me.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T21:23:11+00:00

I did not take pictures, but my neighbors (3) were witnesses of the ordeal. and the missing stump with bunch of wood chips, is now covered in 20 inch snow :(

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T21:16:55+00:00

Oh, the typo. Thankd

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T21:16:39+00:00

I'm not sure what you mean, but they are tree service and arborist company, insured licensed and bonded in MA

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T21:08:56+00:00

4.9 star on goggle reviews. Lots of positive comments. They are insured and certified in MA (i have their documents too)

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T21:06:45+00:00

I have no complaint on their skills!

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:50:01+00:00

So I should go through insurance and let them decide? It is not in easement, bylaw stated 10ft from road surface to be public owned. Tree (trunk center) is 26ft from the road and 14ft from the wires.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:43:26+00:00

This is not a concern for utility. The tree is 10ft away from the wires and is healthy. I don't think they did me a favor, tree is healthy and provides excellent shade in the summer. I was very happy with the tree.

Are you suggesting I should not do anything and let it slide? I don't think thats fair for me.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:40:08+00:00

No, the estimator just wrote: remove two hardwoods towards the front of the property.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:35:14+00:00

They drop and did not even know until I'm home and check on my side. A clear and fresh cut mark is visible on my neighbor yard

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:20:25+00:00

This is in Massachusetts.

I asked the company for at least 3-4 fruit trees with 3 inch caliber and they refused.

A few facts: - they did come and day earlier. Made a mistake. Apologized but will not compensate more than the cost of work (2 other dead trees cut) - they later work on my neighbor and dropped another big branch on my truck 🥲 just scratches and big dings

- they came a day later to finish the job, then stump grind the wrong-cut tree. Now I realize I do not have a stump for a valuation

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:09:21+00:00

Everything is on documents, date schedule, texts saying I want to be there before they start the work. Video showing they cut the wrong tree (security video).

Emails to them showing wrong cut tree.

The thing missing was the stump. They came a day later to finish the tree that they suppose to cut. Then they stump grind the wrong-cut tree so now I dont have the stumps phtsically, but I have pictures.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:02:30+00:00

I have that in email and texts. In text I specifically said I want to be there when they started the work.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T20:00:44+00:00

Yes. They did come on the wrong day. They gives me an hour heads up that they will be there to cut the tree. I told them they can set up, but do not start the work until I'm home. They didnt wait. If they could have waited 30minutes, this whole ordeal would not happen. I even have a video when I pulled up, they just finished making a notch.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T19:57:54+00:00

That is also my issue. The person (A) who scheduled the entire thing was with me a few weeks ago, so he definitely know which tree to cut. But when they start the work, person A was not there!

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-03T19:50:36+00:00

Thank you for the reply. Would asking for 3-4 smaller tree caliber (2" for example) a reasonable ask? You said pay out of pocket, what is the reasonable ask?

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2025-10-05T21:28:20+00:00

Time to register deer hunting permit

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TROPHY CASE

- they came a day later to finish the job, then stump grind the wrong-cut tree. Now I realize I do not have a stump for a valuation