EMBARK TREE & LANDSCAPE SERVICES IS FIRST IN TEXAS TO BECOME ACCREDITED

Program helps consumers find high-quality tree care companies

Embark Tree and Landscape Services, has been accredited under a new Tree Care Company Accreditation program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and built on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence.

The new program represents the only business practices and compliance audit process in the tree care industry. Under the process, businesses undergo extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers.

The review includes:

Best business practices
Ethical business conduct
Formal training and certification of employees
Compliance with industry standards
Consumer satisfaction
Adherence to safety standards
Insurance coverage

TCIA Accreditation means that Embark adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous application process. TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site and field operations audit of Embark and its practices.

TCIA Accreditation for Embark is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year. The annual renewal ensures that the required number of certified arborists are still on staff, that the company is still properly insured, and that the company has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating. The company is re-accredited every three years.

According to TCIA president Cynthia Mills, "TCIA Accreditation provides consumers a way to find tree care companies that are trustworthy in their business and tree care practices. Our TCIA Accreditation program is the only one of its kind in America and will give consumers peace of mind."

The process of becoming accredited is no easy task, according to Ed Schultheis, one of Embark's certified arborists. "The process is incredibly thorough and educational for our overall operation," states Schultheis. "We are pleased that Embark has been recognized as one of the best tree care companies around and the first to become accredited in Texas."

Only 36 companies in the United States are currently TCIA accredited.

TCIA-accredited companies are inspected and qualified for:

• Adherence to the TCIA Code of Ethics and best business practices
• Employing formally trained, skilled personnel
• Meeting industry standards for quality performance and safety
• Providing industry-standard written estimates
• Customer satisfaction, including following a dispute resolution process
• Carrying sufficient insurance coverage
• Employing certified arborists