GENERAL: I want to assure my clients that I and my family have been at home in isolation for the past month, and have limited our contact very strictly. We even social distance from Grandma! While some clients may not agree that masks are necessary as we all get back to work, I will be wearing a mask during my meetings and consultations with clients, in order to assure all clients, regardless of their inclinations at this time, that I have limited my exposure as much as possible during this time of heightened concern. I appreciate your understanding on this matter.
PRUNING: Because there are many bacterial diseases that commonly effect trees, disinfecting tools before and after every job has been standard practice for me since staring my business 20 years ago. In fact, during fruit tree pruning season in particular, I use disinfectant on my pruning tools while I work, and have had to have “that little talk” with client’s gardeners reminding them of the importance of the practice as well. I will now extend that practice to my work vehicle and clothing.
ESTIMATING/CONSULTING: In many ways, consultation is the most “essential” of my services, since safety is a primary concern of both my clients and myself. No matter what the coming weeks bring, and no matter your personal choice as to how to respond, I urge you not to let tree safety issues wait! If you have a safety concern about a tree on or around your property, contact me right away.
As to other consultation, I am happy to consult with you as soon as you are comfortable with meeting with me, or communicating with me via email or phone. At this time I am considering ways to use video conferencing to conduct in-person inspections and consultations, but I sure hope that doesn’t turn out to be necessary!
