Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Hiring an Arborist in 2026: Why It Matters & What They Do

The Davey Tree Expert Company Season 6 Episode 1

Jason Parker, district manager of Davey's Warminster office, walks us through what it's like to work with a Davey arborist, including the client relationship, consultations, proposals, price and safety for homeowners. 

In this episode we cover: 

  • Tree preservation (0:44)
  • How does an arborist look at a property? (1:17)
  • How arborists assess homeowners' tree concerns (2:23)
  • Jason's thoughts on improper tree work (3:13)
  • Davey's client base (5:38)
  • How do arborists react to weather events? (7:40)
  • Arborist consultation (9:50)
  • Client relationships (11:35) (24:23)
  • Flexible proposals, quotes and contracts (15:01) (18:42)
  • Safety for homeowners (17:00)
  • Do people in day-to-day life ask arborists for advice? (20:54)
  • Spotted lanternflies in Philadelphia (21:41)
  • Coming back to clients every year (23:27)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about what an arborist visit is like, read our blogs, Why You Should Hire a Certified Arborist, What To Expect When You Request a Davey Tree Free Consultation and The Risk of Using an Uninsured and Unlicensed Arborist.

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