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Tehama County CONTRACTORS GUIDE 2018 23 LIC 531785 BICKERT F C COMPANY INC 1315 VISTA WAY RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-529-3575 LIC 756767 COTTONWOOD DRYWALL 22008 GROVE CIR RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-527-7994 LIC 423767 ELLIS DENIS T 60 AGUA VERDI DRIVE RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-524-0533 LIC 281502 GEIGER JOHN DRYWALL 2030 GREYSTONE COURT RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-527-9127 LIC 502489 HALL JOHN DRYWALL SERVICE 134 ENCINAL DRIVE RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-527-6980 LIC 883509 HOOFARD DALE DRYWALL 720 LARIE LANE RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-209-7349 LIC 639125 LYNCH BROS DRYWALL 867 ORANGE STREET RED BLUFF CA 9.61E+08 530-917-9773 LIC 816737 T C DRYWALL 18911 EXPLORER RD PAYNES CREEK CA 96075 530-526-0011 LIC 750607 SO CLASS1 CLASS2 CLASS3 LEWIS DOUG DRYWALL P O BOX 935 CORNING CA 96021 530-521-0573 Concrete Related Services LIC 205357 MORE EARL ENTERPRISES 2540 MONTGOMERY RD RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-528-0515 Drilling, Blasting and Oil Field Work LIC 767141 MR BORE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 2043 BLOSSOM AVE CORNING CA 96021 530-519-4343 Trenching Only LIC 767141 MR BORE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 2043 BLOSSOM AVE CORNING CA 96021 530-519-4343 Hardware, Locks and Safes LIC 582203 TEHAMA COUNTY LOCK AND SECURITY 1015 WALNUT ST RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-527-1507 Machinery and Pumps LIC 862529 CORNING THOMAS G SR P O BOX 1047 RED BLUFF CA 96080 2530-736-8447 LIC 541648 MC CONNELL'S PUMP SERVICE 3682 BETTY BELL PLACE CORNING CA 96021 530-824-2334 LIC 936263 NORRIS PUMPS P O BOX 5254 CORNING CA 96021 530-585-2303 Prefabricated Equipment LIC 1016974 COPPERS CASE DISPLAY 3486 ILLINOIS AVE CORNING CA 96021 530-518-5500 Pool and Spa Maintenance LIC 944446 TUSCAN POOL SUPPLY P O BOX 853 RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-527-3262 Sand and Water Blasting and Non-Specialized LIC 706945 NORTH VALLEY CLEANING 26151 WILSON ST LOS MOLINOS CA 96055 530-384-2577 Scaffolding LIC 759161 MC DANIEL SIGN COMPANY 24N37 TOOMES CAMP ROAD PASKENTA CA 96074 530-833-0160 Non-Electrical Sign Installation LIC 759161 MC DANIEL SIGN COMPANY 24N37 TOOMES CAMP ROAD PASKENTA CA 96074 530-833-0160 Window Coverings LIC 906022 NORTH STATE BLINDS & DRAPERIES 1256 FRANKLIN STREET RED BLUFF CA 96080 530-527-0842 Boun ful, healthy trees can be beau - ful to behold and important contributors to a thriving environment. According to American Forests, a nonprofit conser- va on organiza on, a tree can absorb as much as 40 pounds of carbon diox- ide per year and can sequester one ton of carbon dioxide by the me the tree reaches age 40. The United States Forest Service adds that trees placed properly around a home can reduce air condi on- ing and hea ng demands considerably. Many homeowners are content to leave healthy trees alone. However, trees eventually must be pruned or re- moved if they become safety risks or pose other threats. Trees with roots that are damaging home founda ons or those with limbs overhanging proper- ty limits or power lines can be trouble- some. Although homeowners can han- dle rela vely minor tree maintenance, for a variety of reasons, many tree proj- ects are best le to the professionals. Avoid injury Professional tree contractors recog- nize and understand the hazards associ- ated with tree and limb removal. Many operate in accordance with na onal or local guidelines to maintain proper clear- ance of power lines and structures. Trimming trees close to electrical lines puts a person at risk of being electrocut- ed. Professionals know how to protect themselves and prevent power outages, which can result when limbs come into contact with power lines. Professional tree services will use ma- chinery appropriate for the task. Cher- rypickers and cranes may li workers to the correct height to work on trees, while do-it-yourselfers who rely on climbing trees or using ladders are at risk of injury. Prevent damage to the tree Many tree services understand the proper way to prune trees to minimize stress and damage to the tree itself. Nov- ice pruners may inadvertently do more harm than good, resul ng in prolifera- on of tree disease or shock. Improper pruning technique also can lead to an unsightly tree. Liability A professional tree service will pos- sess the correct liability and worker's compensa on insurance. This protects homeowners against li ga on should someone be injured while tree work is being done. Homeowners who damage neighbor- ing proper es when cu ng down a tree may find that they are not covered by their homeowner's insurance policies. This can be a costly mistake that's easily avoided by simply hiring a fully insured tree removal service. The right tools The right tools can mean the differ- ence between a job done correctly and one that results in disaster. Professional arborists and tree services have acquired the training, tools and techniques to per- form the job safely. This includes using the right tools to tackle the job. Ropes, pulleys, cranes, stump grinders, and oth- er heavy machinery are just a few of the tools tree services have at their disposal that the average homeowner does not. Trimming or removing trees can be an unpredictable and poten ally dangerous endeavor. Such work is best le to pro- fessionals. PRUNING TREES A JOB BEST LEFT TO THE PROS

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