Trees Vermont

I contacted Hivernant to assess a Norway Maple tree in front of my house. An arborist from a different firm had told me the tree was a hazard and had recommended removing it. I went to Hivernant for a second opinion. His assessment confirmed some of what the other arborist told me, but concluded that the hazard could be managed without removing the tree. I subsequently asked Hivernant to perform the recommended pruning before the winter snow and ice season began. The work was done to my satisfaction before the first snowfall. I was impressed with the thoroughness and detail of the assessment report, and the professionalism with which the work was handled. For example, the assessment and the actual tree work were handled as two separate tasks, to minimize the possibility of conflict of interest. Communication was mainly by e-mail, and I sometimes felt that the firm was slow to respond to my messages. I attributed that to their having a heavy workload towards the end of the fall season. They did always eventually respond, and the pruning work was finished before we had our first heavy snow, which was my goal. Overall I am very satisfied with this company.