Free Tree Arborist
Service Agreement
One snapped rigging line puts a three-ton trunk through a sunroom and bankrupts your crew in ten seconds flat. Without a signed ironclad agreement, you’re just a guy with a chainsaw waiting for a homeowner to stiff you on a five-figure invoice.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Hidden Obstructions' clause so you aren't on the hook for destroyed chains or equipment when your saw hits a buried fence post or concrete inside a trunk.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Tree Arborist, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Tree Arborist services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Directional Tree Felling
- Hazardous Deadwood Removal
- Crown Thinning and Weight Reduction
- Stump Grinding to 6-inch Depth
- Brush Chipping and Mulching
- Site Raking and Debris Haul-away
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Tree Arborist services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the homeowner asks me to trim an extra 'small' tree while I’m already on the lift?
That’s scope creep that kills your margin; your written agreement must state that any work outside the initial bid requires a signed Change Order with its own price tag before the saw starts spinning.
The client is holding my check because they claim my truck ruts 'ruined' their lawn.
You stop that before it starts by including a 'Property Damage Disclaimer' that explains heavy machinery leaves marks, and by signing it, they accept the lawn's fate as part of the job.
How do I get paid if the client isn't home when I finish the cleanup?
Never leave the payment to chance; use your contract to mandate a credit card on file or a 'Payment Upon Completion' term that triggers the moment the debris is loaded, whether they are there to shake your hand or not.