Terms & Conditions
***Certificate of Insurance and W-9 located at the bottom of this page.
It is agreed by and between Cartwright Tree Care, LLC and the authorizing party (customer and/or customer’s agent) that the following provisions are made as part of this contract:
Insurance by Contractor: Cartwright Tree Care, LLC, warrants that it is insured for liability resulting from injury to person(s) or property and that all employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation as required by law. Certificates of coverage are available upon request.
Cancellation Fee: Cartwright Tree Care, LLC kindly requests that the authorizing party provide at least 24 hours advance notice of any full or partial work cancellation. If a crew has been dispatched to the job site, the customer will be assessed a mobilization fee of $250.00 for incurred expenses.
Completion of Contract: Cartwright Tree Care, LLC agrees to do its best to meet any agreed upon performance dates, but shall not be liable in damages or otherwise for delays because of inclement weather, labor, or any other cause beyond its control; nor shall the customer be relieved of completion for delays.
Tree Ownership: The authorizing party warrants that all trees listed are located on the customer’s property, and, if not, that the authorizing party has received full permission from the owner to allow Cartwright Tree Care, LLC to perform the specified work. Should any tree be mistakenly identified as to ownership, the customer agrees to indemnify Cartwright Tree Care, LLC for any damages or costs incurred from the result thereof.
Safety: Cartwright Tree Care, LLC warrants that all arboricultural operations will follow the latest version of the ANSI Z133.1 industry safety standards. The authorizing party agrees to not enter the work area during arboricultural operations unless authorized by the crew leader on-site.
TREE CARE STANDARD DEFINITIONS: The following definitions apply to specifications detailed in this Estimate:
CLEAN/DEADWOOD: Selective pruning to remove one or more of the following parts: dead, diseased, and/or broken branches. Unless noted otherwise on this proposal, all cleaning will be of branches 3 inches diameter or greater throughout the entire crown.
CROWN: The leaves and branches of a tree measured from the lowest branch on the trunk to the top of the tree.
FULL TRIM: Selective pruning to provide the specifications of: LIFT & BALANCE, VENTILATION, & CLEAN
HOUSE CLEARANCE: Selective pruning to provide clearance from house.
LEADER: A dominant or co-dominant, upright stem.
LIFT & BALANCE: Selective pruning to provide vertical clearance.
LIFT & VENT: Selective pruning to provide vertical clearance and reduce density of live branches, usually by removing entire branches.
LIMB REMOVAL: Selective pruning to remove an entire branch.
LINE CLEARANCE: Selective pruning to provide clearance from utility service lines.
REDUCE: Selective pruning to decrease height and/or spread by removing specified branches.
RESTORE: Selective pruning to improve the structure, form, and appearance of trees that have been severely headed, vandalized, or damaged.
VENTILATION: Selective pruning to reduce density of live branches, usually by removing entire branches.
VISTA PRUNING: Selective pruning to allow a specific view, usually by creating view “windows” through the tree’s crown.
STUMP REMOVAL: Unless specified in the proposal, stump removal is not included in the price quoted. Grindings from stump removal are not hauled unless specified in this proposal. Surface and subsurface roots beyond the stump are not removed unless specified in this proposal.
Our Stump grinder grinds up to 6 inches below ground. Resulting mulch will be hauled away clean, unless otherwise discussed. The proximity of hardscape features, fences, buildings, and/or underground utilities to the stumps may limit our ability to remove the entire stump. In these cases, Cartwright Tree Care will remove as much of the stump as possible without causing damage to permanent site features or to the machine. Stump grinding does not include surface roots. Homeowner to ensure there is 36 inches clearance for machine access. Cartwright Tree Care, LLC is not responsible for damages to underground sprinklers drain lines, invisible fences or underground cables unless the system(s) are adequately and accurately mapped by the authorizing party and a copy is presented before or at the time the work is performed. Please note that all stump grinding services require utility locates that take a minimum of one week to obtain. Tree removal and stump grinding services will be performed by separate crews and are not performed on the same date.
Concealed Contingencies: Any additional work or equipment required to complete the work, caused by the authorizing party’s failure to make known or caused by previously unknown foreign material in the trunk, the branches, underground, or any other condition not apparent in estimating the work specified, shall be paid for by the customer on a time and material basis. Cartwright Tree Care, LLC is not responsible for damages to underground sprinklers drain lines, invisible fences or underground cables unless the system(s) are adequately and accurately mapped by the authorizing party and a copy is presented before or at the time the work is performed.
Clean-up: Clean-up shall include removing wood, brush, and clippings, and raking of the entire area affected by the specified work, unless noted otherwise on this proposal.
Lawn Repair: Cartwright Tree Care, LLC will attempt to minimize all disturbances to the customer’s lawn. Lawn repairs are not included in the contract price, unless noted otherwise on this proposal.
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise noted in this proposal, the customer agrees to pay the account in full upon work completion. A 14-day grace period is given. Please remit all payments to Cartwright Tree. Care, LLC by due date shown above. Cartwright Tree Care, LLC does not extend credit for goods or services rendered. A service charge of 0.1% every 14 day will be assessed on all amounts that exceed 14 days from the initial invoice date.
Returned Check Fee: There will be a $35.00 fee charged for all checks returned to our office for non-sufficient funds
