Maybe a storm came through and did damage to your yard. Or, your favorite tree is old and leaning over. Here are 10 signs you need tree removal. Keep reading!
Are you aware that the trees in your garden could be dangerous?
Summertime in Georgia can get stormy, resulting in downed trees causing damage to property and dwellings. If you have a visibly dead tree in your yard and it falls over during a storm, you may be held liable for any damage it causes.
Consulting a tree removal specialist in good time could save you thousands - and not just in legal fees.
Tree Removal ServicesTrees live for a long time and it can be hard to say goodbye to these beautiful garden features. Dead trees are an important part of nature, providing a home for some types of birds and insects.
However, severe weather and high winds may cause old rotting trees to fall, so make sure that if it does, there is no danger of it destroying anything or harming anyone.
When it does fall, a dead tree can be difficult and costly to remove and may spoil the look of your garden. Get in touch with an expert for advice on whether tree removal is the best option for your tree.
Ignoring the signs that it’s time to call out a tree removal service can be dangerous. Here are 10 signs that you should look out for.
Are you aware that the trees in your garden could be dangerous?
Summertime in Georgia can get stormy, resulting in downed trees causing damage to property and dwellings. If you have a visibly dead tree in your yard and it falls over during a storm, you may be held liable for any damage it causes.
Consulting a tree removal specialist in good time could save you thousands - and not just in legal fees.
Tree Removal ServicesTrees live for a long time and it can be hard to say goodbye to these beautiful garden features. Dead trees are an important part of nature, providing a home for some types of birds and insects.
However, severe weather and high winds may cause old rotting trees to fall, so make sure that if it does, there is no danger of it destroying anything or harming anyone.
When it does fall, a dead tree can be difficult and costly to remove and may spoil the look of your garden. Get in touch with an expert for advice on whether tree removal is the best option for your tree.
Ignoring the signs that it’s time to call out a tree removal service can be dangerous. Here are 10 signs that you should look out for.
1. The Tree Is Obviously Dead
Don't ignore the signs that your tree may have gone to a better place.
If you have a large tree or trees that have no leaves even during the summer or appear hollow and lifeless, it's time to get a professional opinion on what to do about it.
2. Intertwining Branches
Branches that constantly rub together open themselves up for infection and disease. These, in turn, can cause your tree to die and become dangerous.
A tree removal specialist will be able to prune these branches back before they cause a problem, or advise you on removing the tree if it is too far gone.
3. Disease
If one of your trees does contract a disease, this can quickly spread to all the other trees on your property. Often trees will show no outward symptoms of sickness until it's too late.
It pays to get any large trees on your property checked out by an experienced arborist from time to time who will be able to diagnose any problems early.
4. Cavities
Large holes in the trunk of your tree are a sign of weather damage or animal activity. Most animals and birds are not able to excavate into a healthy tree. If they have, it could be a sign that your tree is dying.
An infestation of insect holes will weaken your tree over time and can spread to other trees on your property quickly. Check your trees for cavities regularly so that you can act fast to avoid a serious problem.
5. Dead Branches
Brittle, dry branches hanging off a tree are a sign that all is not well. Besides that, they are a hazard all on their own.
It doesn't take much to cause dead branches to fall, and when they do they may cause serious damage or injure someone.
Make sure you prune any dead branches off of your trees regularly or get a professional tree removal firm to do it for you. They will also be able to advise whether it's a better bet to take the tree down before it causes problems.
6. Too Close for Comfort
Even healthy branches in the wrong place are risky.
Get a tree removal specialist to remove the branches from any trees that are hovering dangerously over your dwelling or carport. Before the stormy season starts.
Often, it is a good idea to remove the entire tree to avoid the same problem in the future.
Trees that are planted too close to your house can cause damage as their root systems extend underground and disrupt your foundations.
7. Leaning Trees
A tree that doesn't stand upright is an accident waiting to happen.
Even a slight tilt can be a sign of root damage, meaning the tree could topple at any moment - regardless of the weather.
Another sign of a non-supportive root system is heavy soil around the base of the tree. This shows that the tree is not firmly attached and may part ways with the earth at the slightest provocation.
8. Fungi on the Base of a Tree
Mushrooms and other fungi growing on your tree are never a good sign. They could be an indication of a serious problem such as disease or decay.
Call out an expert tree services firm for a plan of action to treat the problem or remove the tree altogether.
9. Proximity to Power Lines
Don't take chances by allowing trees to grow too close to power lines. If your tree falls across a power line, severe outages could result. You will be liable for these damages.
Remove all trees on your property that are growing within 15 ft of power lines. Branches that come into contact with power lines are a major headache for electrical supply companies, causing outages and even fires.
Working near power lines can be dangerous. Get a professional to do any removals or pruning for you.
10. Storm Damage
Healthy trees can stand up to a considerable beating from storms. They will even recover remarkably well from damage caused by the weather.
However, if your tree has been whipped half to death by severe winds, it may be unable to recover. Get a professional tree removal service out to assess the situation.
They will most likely take down a tree that has been damaged by more than 50%.
The Costs of Tree RemovalThe larger the tree, the more it will cost to remove.
Certain services such as stump grinding and removal as well as transporting the tree off of your property will cost extra.
Tree services are a complicated professional process and require official licenses and insurances. Don't think that the cheapest quote is the best solution - these tree removal companies may not have sufficient cover.
Always check the credentials of any contractor you hire for tree advisory and removal services.
Try us first to avoid disappointment.
Don't ignore the signs that your tree may have gone to a better place.
If you have a large tree or trees that have no leaves even during the summer or appear hollow and lifeless, it's time to get a professional opinion on what to do about it.
2. Intertwining Branches
Branches that constantly rub together open themselves up for infection and disease. These, in turn, can cause your tree to die and become dangerous.
A tree removal specialist will be able to prune these branches back before they cause a problem, or advise you on removing the tree if it is too far gone.
3. Disease
If one of your trees does contract a disease, this can quickly spread to all the other trees on your property. Often trees will show no outward symptoms of sickness until it's too late.
It pays to get any large trees on your property checked out by an experienced arborist from time to time who will be able to diagnose any problems early.
4. Cavities
Large holes in the trunk of your tree are a sign of weather damage or animal activity. Most animals and birds are not able to excavate into a healthy tree. If they have, it could be a sign that your tree is dying.
An infestation of insect holes will weaken your tree over time and can spread to other trees on your property quickly. Check your trees for cavities regularly so that you can act fast to avoid a serious problem.
5. Dead Branches
Brittle, dry branches hanging off a tree are a sign that all is not well. Besides that, they are a hazard all on their own.
It doesn't take much to cause dead branches to fall, and when they do they may cause serious damage or injure someone.
Make sure you prune any dead branches off of your trees regularly or get a professional tree removal firm to do it for you. They will also be able to advise whether it's a better bet to take the tree down before it causes problems.
6. Too Close for Comfort
Even healthy branches in the wrong place are risky.
Get a tree removal specialist to remove the branches from any trees that are hovering dangerously over your dwelling or carport. Before the stormy season starts.
Often, it is a good idea to remove the entire tree to avoid the same problem in the future.
Trees that are planted too close to your house can cause damage as their root systems extend underground and disrupt your foundations.
7. Leaning Trees
A tree that doesn't stand upright is an accident waiting to happen.
Even a slight tilt can be a sign of root damage, meaning the tree could topple at any moment - regardless of the weather.
Another sign of a non-supportive root system is heavy soil around the base of the tree. This shows that the tree is not firmly attached and may part ways with the earth at the slightest provocation.
8. Fungi on the Base of a Tree
Mushrooms and other fungi growing on your tree are never a good sign. They could be an indication of a serious problem such as disease or decay.
Call out an expert tree services firm for a plan of action to treat the problem or remove the tree altogether.
9. Proximity to Power Lines
Don't take chances by allowing trees to grow too close to power lines. If your tree falls across a power line, severe outages could result. You will be liable for these damages.
Remove all trees on your property that are growing within 15 ft of power lines. Branches that come into contact with power lines are a major headache for electrical supply companies, causing outages and even fires.
Working near power lines can be dangerous. Get a professional to do any removals or pruning for you.
10. Storm Damage
Healthy trees can stand up to a considerable beating from storms. They will even recover remarkably well from damage caused by the weather.
However, if your tree has been whipped half to death by severe winds, it may be unable to recover. Get a professional tree removal service out to assess the situation.
They will most likely take down a tree that has been damaged by more than 50%.
The Costs of Tree RemovalThe larger the tree, the more it will cost to remove.
Certain services such as stump grinding and removal as well as transporting the tree off of your property will cost extra.
Tree services are a complicated professional process and require official licenses and insurances. Don't think that the cheapest quote is the best solution - these tree removal companies may not have sufficient cover.
Always check the credentials of any contractor you hire for tree advisory and removal services.
Try us first to avoid disappointment.
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