Conventional Tree Crew
Appropriate for many ordinary pruning and removal projects with suitable access and manageable tree conditions.
Strobert starts by evaluating the tree, property and scope, then matches the crew and equipment to the work. From large removals to pruning, Plant Health Care, stump grinding and commercial clearing, the process is built around the actual conditions of the project.
Most Strobert projects follow the same basic sequence, even though the production method changes according to the service, tree and property.
An arborist looks at the tree, property, access, surrounding structures and overall scope.
The proposal identifies the tree work and clarifies material handling, stump work and other included services.
Strobert selects the production method and resources that fit the actual property.
The crew establishes access, equipment positions and any practical property-protection measures.
The crew removes, prunes, treats or clears the trees according to the approved scope.
Logs, limbs and brush are moved, chipped, loaded or otherwise handled as the project requires.
Stump grinding is completed when it is part of the agreed project scope.
Remaining small debris is collected and the immediate work area is blown off before the crew leaves.
Tree work cannot be planned from tree height alone. The surrounding property often determines as much about the project as the tree itself.
Strobert's sales arborists generally perform the initial on-site evaluation and hold ISA certification. They consider the tree's size and condition, available access, nearby structures, utility infrastructure, ground conditions, number of trees and the volume of material the project will produce.
Those details help determine whether a conventional crew, climbing approach, aerial lift, compact spider lift, crane-assisted method or a combination of techniques makes the most sense.
A clear proposal matters because tree work involves more than the cut itself.
The scope should identify which trees or limbs are being addressed and distinguish between removal, pruning, Plant Health Care, stump grinding, clearing and other services.
On removal projects, the scope also determines what happens to logs, brush and stumps.
Customers should be able to tell what tree work is included, whether wood is being removed or retained, whether stump grinding is included and what material handling is part of the job.
This is especially important when comparing estimates. Two prices may not represent the same scope if one includes stump work, hauling or cleanup and the other does not.
Learn about tree-removal cost and scope →Strobert owns several types of tree-care and material-handling equipment, so the production method can be selected according to the work rather than forcing every project into one operating model.
Appropriate for many ordinary pruning and removal projects with suitable access and manageable tree conditions.
Provides canopy access where mechanical equipment cannot practically reach the tree.
Mechanical canopy access can be used where property access and tree position allow.
Provides an aerial option for tighter access where a conventional bucket truck cannot reach.
Long-reach lifting can provide additional control on large trees and difficult properties.
Excavators, loaders and skid steers support multi-tree removals, clearing and larger material volumes.
Many Strobert production jobs use a crew of approximately four to five people.
Depending on the project, the crew can include a foreman, climbing arborist or trimmer, ground crew members and a crane operator when crane-assisted work is required.
Larger clearing, commercial and storm-response projects can draw on broader company resources. Strobert operates with approximately 25 to 50 crew members and arborists seasonally and can run roughly five to eight crews simultaneously depending on season.
Before production begins, the crew establishes where equipment can be positioned and how tree material will move through the property.
Driveways, streets, gates, side yards, slopes, lawns, neighboring property and surrounding structures can all affect the setup.
A crane may be positioned away from the tree when the reach and setup conditions allow. Compact lifts or climbing may be used when conventional equipment cannot reach the work area.
Strobert can use weight-distribution boards when equipment must travel across turf, helping spread machine weight over a broader surface.
Controlled crane lifting and professional rigging can also reduce the need to allow large tree sections to fall freely around roofs, pools, gardens and other improvements.
Ground conditions, weather, access and equipment requirements still affect the level of disturbance possible on any tree project.
Learn how difficult removals are handled →The production phase changes substantially depending on whether the project involves removal, pruning, Plant Health Care, stump grinding or land clearing.
Trees can be dismantled using climbing, aerial equipment, rigging, crane-assisted lifting or conventional removal techniques according to the site.
Large & difficult removal →The crew removes selected limbs according to the tree's condition, structure and pruning objective.
Tree trimming & pruning →PHC work can involve diagnosis, pest or disease treatment, fertilization, root-zone work and other tree-preservation measures.
Plant Health Care →Stumps are ground below ground level when stump grinding is part of the agreed scope.
Stump grinding →Managed properties can involve pruning, large removals, hazard work, multi-tree projects and coordinated material handling.
Commercial tree work →Clearing projects can combine felling or removal with excavators, loaders, log handling and brush processing.
Land-clearing capabilities →Tree removal does not end when the final section reaches the ground. Material still needs to be moved, processed or hauled according to the project scope.
Strobert uses log trucks, loaders, chippers and other material-handling equipment to manage wood and brush.
Property owners can retain wood when desired. Suitable hardwood may also be routed to Corrin Kiln Dried Firewood, a Strobert-owned operation, while other material can be processed or recycled where practical.
Tree removal and stump grinding are related services, but stump grinding is not automatically part of every removal.
When included in the proposal, Strobert grinds the visible stump below ground level and can address surface roots close to the stump as part of the grinding operation.
The resulting grindings can be left for use as mulch or removed according to the agreed scope.
Learn more about stump grinding →Stump grinders and other tree equipment can affect saturated ground more severely than firm soil.
When conditions are too wet for equipment to operate without unreasonable property damage, some stump or ground-based work may need to wait for improved conditions.
Access, stump location and surrounding obstacles also affect what equipment can reach the work area.
Once the major logs and branches are processed or removed, the crew collects smaller debris from the immediate work area and performs a final blow-off.
The final condition depends on the agreed scope. A tree-removal proposal, for example, may or may not include stump grinding, wood removal or removal of stump grindings.
Clear scope at the estimate stage makes the expected final condition easier for everyone to understand.
Evaluation focuses on pruning objectives, tree structure, access and the appropriate aerial or climbing method.
More planning may be required for crane position, rigging, restricted access, structures and material handling.
The process centers on tree condition, diagnosis and the appropriate treatment rather than removal production.
Immediate hazard control takes priority. Final cleanup or stump work may follow after the urgent condition is stabilized.
Planning may include multiple work areas, larger crews, staging, construction schedules and greater material volumes.
Clearing can involve heavy equipment, larger-scale log handling and coordination with the broader site-development schedule.
A storm-damaged tree does not always follow the same sequence as scheduled tree work.
When a tree has fallen onto a structure, blocked critical access or become dangerously unstable, the immediate priority is controlling the hazard.
Strobert maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch for genuine tree hazards. The crew may first stabilize or remove the dangerous portion of the tree, with additional cleanup or stump work handled according to the final scope.
Learn about 24/7 emergency tree service →Private tree work near residential utility infrastructure can be within Strobert's scope when safe working conditions exist.
Strobert is not a utility line-clearance contractor. If energized primary or high-voltage lines prevent safe private tree work, the responsible utility may need to establish appropriate clearance before Strobert can proceed.
Once safe conditions are established, the private tree work can be planned using the same removal, pruning, climbing, aerial or crane options used on other projects.
Commercial work follows the same basic evaluate-plan-produce-cleanup framework, but project scale adds additional planning requirements.
Tree counts, clearing limits, acreage and work areas establish the basic project scope.
Entrances, staging areas, roads, slopes and occupied areas influence equipment movement.
Cranes, excavators, loaders, chippers, log trucks and other equipment are assigned according to the work.
Tree work may need to fit around construction phases, other contractors or property operations.
Logs, brush, roots and stumps are handled according to the commercial clearing scope.
Final conditions are based on the proposal, including what material is removed, processed, stockpiled or otherwise handled.
The best tree-service process starts with agreement on what the final job includes.
Tree removal does not automatically mean stump grinding. Stump grinding does not automatically mean every root is removed. Wood can be hauled or retained. Grindings can be left or removed.
These details should be established through the proposal rather than assumed.
Strobert's equipment and crew capacity create several ways to perform tree work, but the value comes from choosing the appropriate method rather than simply using more equipment.
A simple accessible tree may need only a conventional crew. A fenced backyard may call for climbing or a compact lift. A large tree near a home may benefit from controlled rigging or crane-assisted removal.
A commercial clearing project may require loaders, excavators, log trucks and multiple crews.
Evaluating the site first allows Strobert to choose from those options according to the actual project rather than applying the same production model everywhere.
That is especially important on difficult properties where tree size, structures, access and material volume all interact.
See which jobs fit Strobert best →Tell Strobert what tree work is needed, where the property is located and what access or site conditions may affect the job. An arborist can evaluate the scope and determine the appropriate crew and production method.
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