Be aware that there are many UNLICENSED and UNINSURED Tree Services looking to get your business. Please check for proper licensing and insurances when hiring ANY "Contractor" for tree services. Ask for copies of their Liability and Workers Compensation Policies AND be sure to check license status by pointing your web browser here> https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx
Operating without a license, bond and workers compensation insurance in California is a criminal act. Unlicensed activity can be reported here> http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/ReportUnlicensedActivity/
From the CSLB Website: "It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project valued at $500 or more in labor and materials. Besides being illegal, unlicensed contractors lack accountability and have a high rate of involvement in construction scams. They also are unfair competition for licensed contractors who operate with bonds, insurance and other responsible business practices."
An example of this is a "Tree Service" claiming proper license(s) by using their County Business License number(s) in lieu of a State Contractors License.
