What does that mean for you?
About the Arboricultural Association
The Arboricultural Association (AA) is the UK’s primary organisation for arborists, and exists to support professional arborists in the UK and overseas. The AA offers a range of services to its members, including training, qualifications and insurance.
But why should you use an AA-approved contractor to look after your trees?
Here are 6 benefits of choosing an AA approved contractor
1. The Arboricultural Association is the UK’s leading trade body for tree surgeons. An Approved Contractor status is only awarded to those who meet the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
2. An Approved Contractor will have public liability insurance in place, so you can be confident that you are covered should anything go wrong.
3. All work carried out by an Approved Contractor will be completed to the highest standard, as the Arboricultural Association regularly carry out comprehensive audits.
4. You can be sure that an Approved Contractor will always use the most up-to-date methods and equipment, as we are required to keep our skills and knowledge up-to-date at all times.
5. An Approved Contractor will always adhere to strict health and safety regulations, ensuring that our employees and customers are always safe.
6. Choosing an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor gives you peace of mind that you are working with a reputable company that puts your safety first.
Buy with confidence
When you use an AA-approved contractor such as HRG TRee Surgeons, you can be confident that we have the skills and knowledge needed to carry out tree work to a high standard. All AA-approved contractors must have at least one member of staff who holds the relevant National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) qualification for the work being carried out. In addition, all contractors must adhere to the AA’s code of conduct, which sets out the standards of behaviour expected of members.
Insured Professionals
Another reason to use an AA-approved contractor is that the company will have insurance cover in place. This means that if something goes wrong whilst we are carrying out our work, you will not be liable for any damage or injuries caused. All AA-approved contractors must have public liability insurance with a minimum cover of £5 million.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that your trees are being cared for by a professional backed by the resources and expertise of the Arboricultural Association gives you peace of mind. Should any problems arise, you can be confident that we will know how to deal with them effectively and efficiently.
Support the Arboricultural Industry
By choosing an AA-approved contractor, you are supporting the wider arboricultural industry to maintain high standards of knowledge, skills and safety in a dangerous industry. The Arboricultural Association is a not-for-profit organisation and relies on membership fees to carry out its work. By using an AA-approved contractor, you can help to ensure that the organisation can continue its vital work in supporting professional arborists across the UK to care for the health of the country’s tree population.
Speak to HRG Tree Surgeons for help managing your trees
If you need specialist tree care services on your property, HRG Tree Surgeons is a Southampton-based AA-approved contractor providing first-class tree services across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey and West Sussex. This means you can be confident in the skills and knowledge of our tree teams, benefit from our comprehensive insurance cover, and be assured that you are supporting the Arboricultural Association’s vital work in supporting professional arborists to care for trees across the UK.
If you need advice or a quote for tree works on your property, contact the HRG team today. We will arrange an appointment with an experienced surveyor who will attend your site to ensure that you are given a fair, accurate and reliable quote for the work that needs to be completed.
