What photos help most?
Whole-tree photo
Stand back far enough to show the canopy, trunk and nearby structures in one image.
Problem area
Send close photos of broken limbs, cavities, cracks, uprooting, mushrooms or storm damage.
Access photo
Show gates, driveways, streets, side yards and anything that affects equipment access.
Include the address and service
A photo without an address can be difficult to match later. Include the property address, your name and whether you are asking about removal, trimming, stump grinding, emergency storm work or another service. If the tree is on a structure or blocking access, say that clearly in the first line.
Texting does not guarantee a final quote
Some straightforward jobs can be understood well from photos. Large trees, difficult access, commercial scopes and high-risk conditions often require an on-site assessment. Texting still helps because it lets us prepare for that visit and identify obvious equipment needs.
A clear first text helps
Start with the property location, the service you need and a brief description of the visible concern. Send a safe whole-tree photograph before close views. For several similar trees, label the one in question and show the route from a street, driveway or gate if it can be photographed without risk. Do not approach suspended branches, leaning trunks or power-line hazards for a better angle.
If the situation concerns storm damage, say when the change was observed and whether people or a driveway are affected. A text starts a conversation; it does not guarantee an emergency dispatch, an immediate reply or a firm price. Complex access and tree-condition questions may still require a site visit.
Keep approvals out of an unclear message thread
For a managed property, identify the person authorized to approve tree work, rather than assuming that a tenant’s photo is approval. Once the proposed scope is clear, confirm the included trees, debris handling and any separate follow-up work. You can also use the callback option or the general contact page when a project needs more detail.
Questions about this project
Which photos should I text first?
Send a wide tree view, the base if safely visible, nearby targets and the equipment route. Add the address, desired work and any recent change. Identify each tree clearly if the request involves several.
Can photos confirm that a damaged tree is stable?
No. Photographs may omit defects, support conditions and other important details. Use them to prepare for the contractor’s assessment, and avoid entering hazardous areas to obtain a better view.
What should I compare besides the price?
Compare tree identification, work objectives, access assumptions, hauling, stump treatment, site finish and exclusions. Ask whether permits or other coordination are part of the scope and who can approve changes if conditions differ.
Does an online request book the crew?
No. A request starts the estimate conversation. The company still needs to discuss scope, availability and any site assessment. For a dangerous or urgent condition, call 504-458-8336 rather than relying on a form response.
How should extra work be approved?
Use the agreed approval process and identify the change, reason, scope, price or schedule effect as applicable. Confirm who has authority before treating an additional tree or task as part of the original job.
What completion records are useful?
Keep the agreed scope, tree or area identification, authorized changes, invoice and labeled photos where appropriate. Include unresolved items and a contact. Contract-specific records should follow the buyer’s stated requirements.
What access information helps an estimator?
Send the narrowest opening, overhead obstacles, turns and the distance between the tree and the loading area. Include photos of the entire route and identify steps, soft ground or features that must remain protected.
Should I remove a fence before the visit?
First ask the contractor to assess access and agree on any temporary opening. Identify who owns the fence, who can authorize the change and who will reinstall it. Do not assume the opening is necessary or included.
Does cleanup include every root and wood chip?
That depends on the written scope. Tree removal, stump grinding, chip hauling and root excavation are different tasks. Ask what material is removed, what remains and whether soil or landscape restoration is separately included.
What should a final walk-through check?
Compare the identified trees and tasks with the agreement. Check agreed debris handling, stump treatment, access openings and any listed restoration. Record unresolved items clearly instead of relying on a general impression that the property looks finished.
What should I tell Tree Huggers about text us?
Explain the property address, the work you want and the specific concerns: work objective,property access,cleanup standard. Send safe photos of the tree, surroundings and access route. The contractor can then discuss the assessment and scope needed for this situation.
How do I request an estimate for this work?
Call 504-458-8336, text photos or use the estimate form on this page. Include the address, desired outcome and any timing constraints. The company will need to review scope and availability; an online request does not confirm a price, appointment or emergency dispatch.
Get a scope for your property
To start a useful tree-service text, identify the property location and whether you need removal, trimming, stump grinding, storm cleanup or an assessment. Photograph the whole tree from an ordinary safe location, then show nearby roofs, fences, entrances or driveways that may affect equipment and crew access.
If you can safely do so, include a closer view of the specific damage and a separate view of the narrowest gate. Do not climb a tree, step beneath hanging limbs, cross a hazard area or approach utility conductors to get a better picture. You can also use the existing estimate form when it is a better way to send private details or optional photos.
A text is an inquiry, not an appointment, guaranteed response time or final quote. A large tree, difficult access or suspected structural defect may require an on-site evaluation. Explain your desired finish: branches hauled away, wood retained, chips removed or stump ground, as relevant. Keep private contact and location details within the actual message or form, not a public review or screenshot. If damaged lines or immediate hazards are involved, contact the appropriate utility or emergency service before arranging tree work.
