🌳 Free Tree Removal Scams to Watch Out For — Protect Yourself and Your Home

🌪️ After the Storm: The Rise of “Free Tree Removal” Offers

When big storms hit South Georgia, fallen trees and property damage are unfortunately common. But just as often, so are “free tree removal” scams.These offers might sound appealing at first — someone claims they’ll handle your storm damage and “bill your insurance” — but behind that promise is often a fraudulent or high-pressure operation that can leave you paying more in the end.

At Valdosta Tree Service LLC, we believe in honesty, transparency, and keeping control in the homeowner’s hands.

🚩 The “We’ll Bill Your Insurance” Trick

This is one of the most common scams after hurricanes or tornadoes. Out-of-town crews promise to “take care of everything” with your insurance company. They’ll ask you to sign a contract that lets them collect payment directly from your insurer — or even assign your insurance benefits over to them.

Once they have that control, they may overcharge your insurance company, do poor-quality work, or disappear entirely.If your insurance company refuses to pay the inflated bill, the contractor may file a lien against your home.

🌲 How Valdosta Tree Service Does It Differently

We don’t work that way.Here’s how Valdosta Tree Service LLC keeps things simple, safe, and fair:

✅ We give you a clear, upfront written price before work begins.

✅ You call your insurance company to check coverage or get approval.

✅ Once the job is complete, you pay us directly — no middlemen, no inflated claims.

✅ Your insurance company reimburses you based on your policy.

This method keeps everything transparent, eliminates risk of liens, and ensures you stay in full control of your insurance claim.

⚠️ Red Flags to Watch For

If you see any of these warning signs, proceed with caution:

• They insist on billing your insurance directly.

• They pressure you to sign “assignment of benefits” paperwork.

• Their trucks have no local phone number or business name.

• They want money upfront but won’t show proof of insurance.

• They’re not licensed or insured in Georgia.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

🏡 Trusted Local Service — No Gimmicks, No Scams

At Valdosta Tree Service LLC, we’ve served Valdosta, Lake Park, Hahira, Dasher, and surrounding areas for nearly a decade.We use the right equipment — from crane-assisted removals to skilled climbers for hard-to-reach trees — to handle any job safely and professionally.

We’re proud to be a local, licensed, and insured company that stands behind our work and our word. No scams, no inflated claims, and no shady contracts — just honest, reliable service you can trust.

📞 Contact Valdosta Tree Service LLC

If you’re ever unsure about an offer that sounds suspicious, call us first. We’ll help you understand what’s legitimate — and what’s not.

📍 Serving: Valdosta, Lake Park, Hahira, Dasher, and surrounding areas📞 Call or Text: 229-460-7131📧 Email: sales@valdostatree.com🌐 Website: valdostatree.com