Cary, N.C. - Arborwell, California's leading professional tree care company, has signed on to offer the treeShield^® Service Warranty. treeShield^® is a program developed by HMI that enables qualified property owners to minimize or avoid expensive tree clean-up and restoration costs following a storm. treeShield^® is only available through HMI's Authorized Member network of high-quality professional tree care companies.

"The treeShield^® Warranty gives us a valuable, one-of-a-kind solution to offer our clients," said Peter Sortwell, President & CEO of Arborwell. "This program supports our commitment to provide high-quality arboricultural services and another level to stand behind our service."

According to Doug Cowles, HMI's President and CEO, the new treeShield^® Service Warranty is fast becoming a tool for tree care professionals in HMI's Network to stand behind their work. "We just launched treeShield^® in June of this year, and we are excited with the program's momentum," said Cowles. "Our Authorized Members are embracing this as a way to deliver added value to their customers and differentiate themselves in a very competitive industry. The Warranty is already available in many important markets across the U.S., and we're excited to have a company like Arborwell supporting treeShield^® in California."

HMI is the only national provider of comprehensive insurance claim support and other services involving trees and landscaping. HMI's services include emergency tree removals; standardized health inspections and average replacement costs, proof and cause of loss analyses as well as cost estimates for tree removal and repair. HMI established its Authorized Member (AM) network to ensure professional, quality services are available nationwide to insurance organizations, commercial businesses and residential property owners. HMI also developed the treeShield^® Service Warranty that the company's AMs can sell to property owners to aid with post-storm cleanup and recovery. treeShield^® protects property owners from the cost of tree removal, tree debris removal, hazard tree/limb removal, as well as restoration services (restorative pruning, cabling, etc.). For more information, please visit HMI's web site www.HMIadvantage.com or call (866) 937-6468.

Arborwell is a professional tree management company that provides arboricultural services that enhance the beauty, health, safety, and value of trees. Their team of ISA-certified arborists studies each tree's overall system to ensure longevity and vitality from the ground up. Arborwell offers tree pruning, removal, preservation, installation, plant health services, and arborist consultations to contractors, commercial property managers, golf courses, and municipalities. Arborwell serves all of California. For more information, please visit Arborwell's web site www.Arborwell.com

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