taxman
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Have 30 or so 10 year old Queen Palms in my yard between front and back. Some are obviously larger than others, but very healthy and tall.
62 year old guy claiming to be arborist with experience in even Florida for 30 some years was referred to me by a friend. Turns out he just happens to know quite a few of the same people I know so I immediately trust him. He quotes me 40 dollars a tree to trim em up. I grind him to 30 and begins. With a chain saw, he trims out all the exposed "boots" up the trunk, looks good, but after he leaves neighbors comment on the fact that 20 of the trees he used spikes to climb them to the top while carrying his chain saw strapped to his side. They mention many negatives, diseases, bug, etc.
Wow, noticed alot spike mark holes, and am seeking opinions here to see what I can do at this point, since not too sure about the guy now.
62 year old guy claiming to be arborist with experience in even Florida for 30 some years was referred to me by a friend. Turns out he just happens to know quite a few of the same people I know so I immediately trust him. He quotes me 40 dollars a tree to trim em up. I grind him to 30 and begins. With a chain saw, he trims out all the exposed "boots" up the trunk, looks good, but after he leaves neighbors comment on the fact that 20 of the trees he used spikes to climb them to the top while carrying his chain saw strapped to his side. They mention many negatives, diseases, bug, etc.
Wow, noticed alot spike mark holes, and am seeking opinions here to see what I can do at this point, since not too sure about the guy now.