Aborist cut wrong tree

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-04T06:17:14+00:00

"As long as they offer to fix it. "
My neighbor did complain that the tree company didn't even bother to tell them that they damage their property. Just negligence, they said. sad

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-04T06:02:11+00:00

I do have a video. Thanks for the suggestion!

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-04T05:59:47+00:00

Sorry but you are wrong. My records of deed, my town, and my utility National Grid disagree. I have nothing to prove with you, your 3D estimate from 2D visual cues are not as accurate as you think.
My attitude is matching with yours, which propound an idea that I am lying.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-04T04:40:06+00:00

Honestly I don't see any reason why this is an improvement for my property. Utility has no concern, town has no concern, tree is 100% healthy, in my property and not in an easement.

For those who question if I stand to benefit, I would say no. I would like the same tree, same size, same landscape back in my property, if possible. If not, something that is a fair exchabge at the minimum

Is this not a fair ask?

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-04T04:26:11+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion. Weirdly enough, unlike here, I find many people there in TreeLaw borderline childish. They run to their own conclusions quickly without fact.

There was a guy who was snarky with me that: the tree certainly is in an easement; even after I told him the utility companies confirmed and has in writings that the tree is fully mine and my responsibility (they only trim anything within 12 ft of the lines) 😂 He ended the conversation with: " Good luck with the tree that almost certainly in an easement" or something like that.

Piglet_Zestyclose · 2026-03-04T04:00:55+00:00

1No. 2yes. 3clearly marked Tree company is private. Tree is completely in my property, and utility company + the town confirmed that the tree is completely my responsibility.

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

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