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Our Mission<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Tree Service in Centre County, Harrisburg and Susquehanna Valley
Serving Central Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Company Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cWe exist to redefine the boundaries of excellence<\/h3>\n

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Core Values<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Everyone is aligned with the company vision, striving towards the same goals together.<\/p>\n

We believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.<\/p>\n

We collaborate and adapt to achieve our goals, contributing with our unique skills and qualities.<\/p>\n

We care about the people we work with and their safety. An incident may mean someone doesn\u2019t go home to their family.<\/p>\n

We respect others by acknowledging that God created us for His purposes and not for our self-glorification. With\u00a0humility\u00a0we acknowledge the dignity and worth of all people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Wisdom is knowing the right path to take. Integrity is taking it.<\/p>\n

We do the right thing when nobody\u2019s watching.<\/p>\n

We work as though we are working for the Lord.<\/p>\n

We lead and serve in ways that serve the greater good of the organization, community, and society at large.<\/p>\n

We place one another\u2019s best interests ahead of our own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We are Detail oriented, Efficient, and Effective in everything from employee training to customer service to tree services.<\/p>\n

We are courageously tenacious in the achievement of our company goals, even against overwhelming odds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We do company wide trainings regularly like this one. We recieved our certificates for CPR and First Aid<\/em><\/p>\n

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We’re family oriented and enjoy spending time together outside of work<\/p>\n

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Be aware of the dangers and risks<\/a> of hiring just any tree service to handle your tree project.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe other tree guy said\u2026.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2026Their \u201cprice\u201d is the lowest and\/or cheapest<\/b><\/p>\n

We see this all too often after talking with many homeowners who have been wronged or manipulated by a seemingly genuine contractor. Low pricing is a red flag that you\u2019ll experience <\/span>buyer’s remorse<\/span> caused by many of the issues listed below. The consequences can range, but once the project is underway, some contractors may demand a higher price in order to finish the work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2026They can \u201ctrim\u201d my tree or give it a \u201chaircut\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Improperly pruning trees can permanently damage them, cause them to become a safety hazard, kill them, or all of the above. Some tree services are only able to climb using climbing \u2018spikes\u2019, which will cause damage and entry wounds where disease and insects may enter the tree.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did they specify which type of pruning they would perform, and do they prune according to ANSI A300 standards<\/a>? (See also TCIA article<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Are they aware of diseases that are spread by cutting, and the proper way to sanitize their tools?<\/span><\/p>\n

If not, you put yourself at risk of accidentally killing the tree, or the tree becoming a greater hazard down the road. That creates additional costs for the future if corrective pruning or removal is required.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2026They have \u201csafe\u201d equipment<\/b><\/p>\n

Unfortunately every year across our state many cranes, bucket trucks, and lifts at incompetent companies fail. In some cases they even collapse causing damage to homes and powerlines nearby. This is due to either mechanical issues, lack of inspections, and stability issues from improperly trained employees. At Cutting Edge our team of professionally trained staff have proper licenses and certifications<\/a> for the equipment we operate. We also have a robust maintenance and repair program. This ensures that your project is completed on time with the highest quality and the least amount of damage to your property.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2026They are \u201cexperienced\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to know the difference between truly having 20 years of experience VS having 1 year of experience 20 years in a row. If professional training, reflection, and improvement aren\u2019t a part of a company\u2019s every day routine they may just be getting lucky at avoiding a catastrophe\u2026 But what will happen if their luck runs out while working at your property?<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2026They have a \u201cplan\u201d for the work<\/b><\/p>\n

Work being performed in certain areas may require permission, permitting, or licensing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Examples of these areas are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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