Why Might You Need Tree Removal?
There are a variety of reasons why people want or need their trees removed. The most typical tree service calls are for trees that are posing a hazard or causing an annoyance, such as obstructing the street or hanging in a dangerous position. We will remove the tree if it is necessary or if you, the property owner, request it, so you will never have to worry about something terrible happening to you or a loved one on your land, or the tree causing damage to the property. If a tree has already fallen and needs to be cleared, we will take care of that as well.
Good Questions To Consider About If A Tree Poses A Hazard/Should Be Removed
If you already have worries about your tree(s), we recommend that you skip over the questions below and have us inspect them for you. Tree inspection includes a lot of layers, as you can probably see from this information (which still doesn't cover everything)! We also recommend a professional inspection at least once every 3 years regardless of if you have noticed anything.
Is the tree still alive and well?
If half of the tree is damaged, it should most likely be cut down. Although a failing tree can live for many years, its growth and look will always be limited or uneven. Deformed leaves are typical in herbicide-damaged trees, but they usually recover.
Is there any damage to the trunk?
Vertical cracks, seams, dead branch stubs, and huge, older wounds are all signs of internal degeneration. When a tree's main trunk is seriously injured, it is usually essential to cut it down. If the affected area comprised 25% or less of the circumference of the trunk than the damage should not be permanent and the wound should heal over time.
Does the tree have a hollow core or is it solid?
The problem is that the tree's trunk may be weakened, making it potentially dangerous. A good rule of thumb is that if one-third of a tree's interior is hollow or decaying, it should be removed.
Are there any large dead branches in your yard?
Persons and property are at risk from large trees with broken crowns or large damaged limbs. If only roughly 25% of the tree's branches are damaged, it will more than likely survive. Crossed or rubbing branches should be cut away.
Is there any sprouting or epicormic shoots (small branches developing from the trunk) at the base of the tree?
These sprouts are a tree's way of expressing that something is wrong with it when it is under a lot of stress. This is very prevalent in trees that have recently been harmed by new home construction, excessive sun exposure after forest removal, or soil compaction.
Is there any decay on the tree's trunk or a large fungus around the base of the tree?
Fungi that develop on the tree are a symptom of interior rot, albeit not all mushrooms that grow under trees are connected to root concerns.
Is there a tree in the way of power lines?
A tree that is encroaching into energy lines will need to be thinned out. During rainy conditions, electricity can transfer up to ten feet to damp tree leaves and ground out, causing a power outage or property damage.
Is the tree still alive and well?
If half of the tree is damaged, it should most likely be cut down. Although a failing tree can live for many years, its growth and look will always be limited or uneven. Deformed leaves are typical in herbicide-damaged trees, but they usually recover.
Is there any damage to the trunk?
Vertical cracks, seams, dead branch stubs, and huge, older wounds are all signs of internal degeneration. When a tree's main trunk is seriously injured, it is usually essential to cut it down. If the affected area comprised 25% or less of the circumference of the trunk than the damage should not be permanent and the wound should heal over time.
Does the tree have a hollow core or is it solid?
The problem is that the tree's trunk may be weakened, making it potentially dangerous. A good rule of thumb is that if one-third of a tree's interior is hollow or decaying, it should be removed.
Are there any large dead branches in your yard?
Persons and property are at risk from large trees with broken crowns or large damaged limbs. If only roughly 25% of the tree's branches are damaged, it will more than likely survive. Crossed or rubbing branches should be cut away.
Is there any sprouting or epicormic shoots (small branches developing from the trunk) at the base of the tree?
These sprouts are a tree's way of expressing that something is wrong with it when it is under a lot of stress. This is very prevalent in trees that have recently been harmed by new home construction, excessive sun exposure after forest removal, or soil compaction.
Is there any decay on the tree's trunk or a large fungus around the base of the tree?
Fungi that develop on the tree are a symptom of interior rot, albeit not all mushrooms that grow under trees are connected to root concerns.
Is there a tree in the way of power lines?
A tree that is encroaching into energy lines will need to be thinned out. During rainy conditions, electricity can transfer up to ten feet to damp tree leaves and ground out, causing a power outage or property damage.
Costs
The cost of tree removal is determined by the tree's condition/health, its type, its location/situation, and its size.
Tree Height: As you may assume, the cost of removing taller trees is higher. Small trees are those that are less than 30 feet tall. 30-60 feet is considered a medium-sized tree, 60-80 feet is considered huge, and any trees beyond 80 feet are considered extra-large. However, height isn't the only size-related influence on cost . Although trunk thickness/diameter and height frequently go hand in hand, this is not always the case. Trees with thicker trunks, as one might think, are more difficult to cut down and so cost more.
Tree Type: The type of tree has little impact on pricing, although a tree with a thinner trunk is easier to deal with. However, the size will provide you with more accurate information about cost.
Location/Situation of the Tree: The most crucial point to make here is that, while it may seem apparent, if the tree has already fallen and we only need to remove it off the property, it will be substantially less expensive. Also, if the job turns out to be simple for whatever reason we find, we will charge you less.
Tree Health: A sick tree threatens the health and safety of other trees in your yard, your property, and anybody who enters your front yard. A sick tree may be less expensive to remove since it is often easier to cut down, but it may be more costly if it is in a hazardous area and may cause damage if it falls.
Call now and we'll come out to assess your situation and answer any questions you might have.
Tree Height: As you may assume, the cost of removing taller trees is higher. Small trees are those that are less than 30 feet tall. 30-60 feet is considered a medium-sized tree, 60-80 feet is considered huge, and any trees beyond 80 feet are considered extra-large. However, height isn't the only size-related influence on cost . Although trunk thickness/diameter and height frequently go hand in hand, this is not always the case. Trees with thicker trunks, as one might think, are more difficult to cut down and so cost more.
Tree Type: The type of tree has little impact on pricing, although a tree with a thinner trunk is easier to deal with. However, the size will provide you with more accurate information about cost.
Location/Situation of the Tree: The most crucial point to make here is that, while it may seem apparent, if the tree has already fallen and we only need to remove it off the property, it will be substantially less expensive. Also, if the job turns out to be simple for whatever reason we find, we will charge you less.
Tree Health: A sick tree threatens the health and safety of other trees in your yard, your property, and anybody who enters your front yard. A sick tree may be less expensive to remove since it is often easier to cut down, but it may be more costly if it is in a hazardous area and may cause damage if it falls.
Call now and we'll come out to assess your situation and answer any questions you might have.