tree removal process in
5 steps

Step 1 of kj tree service 5 step process is the free tree risk assessment

STEP 1:

Contact K&J for a free assessment, onsite quote, and convenient scheduling.

Step 2 of Kj tree services 5 step process is preparation

STEP 2:

Crew arrives, assesses property, implements safety measures, and stages equipment.

The third step in KJ tree services 5 step process is the tree removal process

STEP 3:

Crew dismantles tree safely, chips branches, cleans job site, and meets with the homeowner before departure.

the fourth step in Kj tree services 5 step process is the log pickup from the customers yard after the tree removal job

STEP 4:

Logs are relocated and hauled away by a grapple truck after your tree removal job.

the fifth step in KJ tree services 5 step process is the followup where 100 percent customer satisfaction is guaranteed

STEP 5:

We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction and request payment once you're satisfied with our work.

Step 1: Assessment

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1.1: Contact k&J Tree service

Reach out to our customer service team by giving us a call, sending an online chat, or submitting a contact form. 

1.2: Schedule Assessment

 Our customer service team will schedule a licensed arborist to come to your property to conduct a tree assessment – at no cost. This assessment is critical for our team to get a full scope of your job. 

K and J Arborist Standing Outside Giving Free Tree Risk Assessment

1.3: complete assessment

During the assessment, the arborist evaluates the tree’s health and condition, the geography of the job site, and any physical obstacles we need to accommodate. Based on the information gathered and the type of machinery required, the arborist will prepare an onsite quote to email you. (See our pricing page for more details on factors determining tree removal cost.)

KJ Hard hat used during tree work

1.4: approve quote

 If you’re satisfied with the quote and ready to work with us, you’ll electronically approve the quote via email. 

KJ Tree Service tree technician smiling in canopy wearing safety harness with ropes.

1.5: schedule work

After you approve the quote, our chief scheduling officer will reach out to schedule your tree work. Then, the day before your job, you’ll receive a text message with an arrival window for when the crew is expected to be at your property. 

Step 2: preparation

KJ employees on the job site doing 5 star work

2.1: show up on site

kj tree crew doing a property walk-through with fallen tree emergency

A three- or four-person crew will arrive at your property with a chip truck, bucket truck, and any other equipment needed to perform the tree work. 

2.2: property walk-through

KJ tree crew reviewing work order before doing tree work

Before doing anything, the crew will walk your property to assess the best route to the job site, and evaluate the tree and its surrounding area.

2.3: review work order

Next, the crew reviews your work order, which describes the services you’ve requested and notes any hazards to avoid, or instructions for where equipment is allowed—or not allowed—to go.   

KJ Traffic crew member setting up cones for traffic control before tree work

2.4: safety measures

If the crew needs to drive equipment on your lawn, they will lay down ground protection mats. And if they need to keep equipment on the street, they’ll set up a traffic cone pattern operated by a certified flagger to ensure a safe work zone.

Line of KJ Tree Service trucks being set up before tree work

2.5: stage equipment

   Now that the crew has a lay of the land, they can stage their equipment on the property in safe areas. And they’ll also gear up by putting on personal protective equipment that adheres to OSHA safety standards. 

Step 3: Tree removal

kj tree climber in cutting down tree doing service that was requested by the homeowner

3.1: Dismantle tree

The crew will dismantle your tree by safely rigging it down in sections. Depending on its location, the crew will access the tree by physically climbing the trunk, using a boom lift on a bucket truck, or, in some instances, operating a crane.

KJ tree technician carrying log to the chipper truck after cutting down the tree limbs from the tree requested to be cut by the homeowner

3.2: chip brush

As the crew dismantles a tree, they dispose of debris by putting limbs and branches through their woodchipper. Because this machine cannot handle the diameter and weight of large tree trunks, the crew will cut the trunk into manageable-sized logs and leave the wood behind at the job site for the removal crew to take away. 

KJ Tree Service chip truck with chipper attached used for chipping tree limbs cut down during tree work

3.3: debris disposal

If the chip truck fills up in the middle of your job, a crew member will need to drive the truck to a designated location to unload the woodchips before returning to finish your job. 

kj tree service cleaning up job site after completing tree work

3.4: Clean Up Job site

   Once your tree work is complete, the crew will thoroughly clean up the job site, picking up limbs, raking, and leaf blowing.

women and child kj tree service customer looking at kj tree service truck

3.5: meet with homeowner

Before the tree crew departs, they will meet with you to ensure they completed all the requested services and to discuss any questions or concerns.  

Step 4: Pick Up Logs

KJ employee removing log from premises day after tree work is done

4.1: relocate logs

After your tree work is done, we’ll send our wood removal crew out to move any remaining logs from the job site to the curb, using a skid steer or log dolly. These are pieces of wood that were too big for the original crew to put through the woodchipper.

K&J tree service grapple truck removing logs from customers yard after tree work

4.2: haul away logs

Next, a grapple truck will pull up in front of your property and use its claw to pick the logs up and load them into the truck. This may not happen on the same day as your tree work, but the crews will be there as soon as possible. 

Step 5: follow-up

KJ tree service tree technician ensuring 100% customer satisfaction

5.1: ensure 100% customer satisfaction

We promise to deliver 100% customer satisfaction with every job. If there is any issue, we have processes to address and rectify the situation.

kj tree service lawn sign put up for tree work being done at the customers home

5.2: request payment

Once you are satisfied with our work, we’ll send an invoice and ask that you submit payment.

FAQ

  • K&J Tree Service requires all customers to first schedule a tree risk assessment—at no cost—for our team to get a complete understanding of what your job entails. During an assessment, a licensed arborist will examine the tree’s physical structure, the surrounding area, and the equipment required for the job. For instance, is the tree healthy or diseased with a leaning trunk? Is it accessible or in a hard-to-reach location where a crane is needed? Will equipment need to be staged on a busy street, requiring traffic control? The arborist will be able to answer all these questions and more during the assessment. And while they’re onsite, the arborist uses the information to prepare your quote. (See our pricing page for more information on factors that determine the cost of tree removal.)

  • The first thing to do to help you determine if a tree should be removed is to consult with a licensed arborist. But, as a homeowner, it’s important to stay vigilant and watch for potential hazards throughout the year. Fungal growths, wilting leaves, discoloration, and a lack of foliage production are all possible signs of disease. Excessive deadwood, cracks, and leaning trucks can point to structural instability. And activities such as land clearing, soil excavation, and heavy foot traffic or paving around the tree’s base, can also be factors to negatively affect the tree’s health and longevity. 

  • While every tree has unique circumstances that account for how long a removal job will take, below is an estimated range for tree removal based on size. Remember that actual removal times may vary based on specific factors related to a tree and its surrounding environment.

    Small (under 20 feet): Less than 1 hour

    Medium (40 feet) with narrow canopy: 1-2 hours

    Medium (40 feet) with wide canopy: 2-4 hours

    Large (70 feet) with narrow canopy: 3-6 hours

    Large (70 feet) with wide canopy: 6-8 hours

  • As the crew dismantles a tree, they dispose of debris by putting limbs and branches through an onsite woodchipper. However, this machine is not designed to handle the diameter and weight of large tree trunks. In these cases, the crew will cut the trunk into manageable-sized logs and leave the wood behind at the job site. Then, we’ll send our wood removal crew out with a skid steer or log dolly to move logs from the tree removal site to the street curb. Then, a grapple truck arrives to pick up the logs and put them in a truck to haul away. This may not happen on the same day as your tree work, but the crews will be there as soon as possible.

  • During your tree removal job, you may notice that the chip truck leaves in the middle of the job when the work is unfinished. The chip truck is essentially a woodchipper with a shoot aimed into a closed dump, all attached to a truck. As the crew runs debris through the chipper throughout the day, at some point, the closed dump will fill up and need to get dumped. If this happens while the crew is at your property, one of the crew members will need to drive the chip truck to a designated location to unload the woodchips before returning.

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