Once you’ve reviewed and have the names of recommended forestry mulching companies near you, speak to a company representative. They’ll give you answers to some basic questions and dig deeper into their offerings before making a final decision.
1. Plan Your Land Clearing Project for Accurate Quotes
Write down the details of your project and all of your needs and expectations. Take pictures of the area and physically mark the trees, bushes, and other vegetation you want to remove. This will help the company representatives understand exactly what you want and expect. This way, they’ll be able to tell you if what you’re envisioning is possible and what it will take to get results.
2. Check Your Forestry Mulcher’s Qualifications and References
In some states, forestry mulchers must be licensed. If that’s the case in your area, make sure the company you hire is licensed and that their license is current with the licensing board. Most states have online license verification databases for this purpose. You can also ask contractors for proof of licensing.
3. Interview Several Land Clearing Companies
It can be tempting to hire the first company you find. However, it is your duty to explore your options. It is always best to talk to three to five quality companies and ask each of them for a quote.
Phone interviews are a great way to start the process. You can also invite the three to five companies that interest you the most to send a representative to your property to give you an in-person quote. This is another opportunity to talk to them, learn more about their companies, and get a feel for how they operate.
4. Get a Contract and Arrange Payments
Protect yourself by asking for written estimates and signing a contract for any work you hire the land clearing company to do. This contract should outline all the responsibilities and rights of both the company and you.
5. Look for Red Flags and be Prepared to Fix Problems
Good forestry mulching services do their best to maintain their reputation and take good care of their customers. But things can go wrong, even when you’ve done your research carefully and chosen a qualified company.
How to Choose the Right Forestry Shredder
It’s important to choose the right forestry shredder for your clearing project. You need to make sure it can handle the size and scope of your job and that it has the right equipment to process vegetation quickly and efficiently. You’ll also need to agree on what will happen to the shredded material – will you keep it to reuse on your property, or will it be removed so you have a clean slate to work with?
