Shade, better air quality, aesthetic value, and sentimental value are just a few advantages trees offer. Given their worth, tree removal is not often the first option considered when a tree requires attention. However, some circumstances require removal for security, property improvements, or even to reduce extra clutter. Some signs you need to cut down your tree include:
Tree damage
Trees can suffer damage for a variety of reasons, such as:
- Age of the tree
- Weather circumstances
- Pruning incorrectly
- Significant wounds caused by yard tools
- Diseases and pests
Large areas of a tree that have been injured, particularly those that include the main trunk, may be beyond repair and cause dangerous rot. Hazardous trees put the area at risk since they could fall and hit a house, building, a car, or even a person. It’s crucial to communicate with an ISA Certified Arborist such as 855TREEMAN when you observe tree damage so they can evaluate the tree and recommend the best course of action.
Terrible location
Each tree should ideally be planted in a spot that offers the best combination of nutrients, lighting, and space for growth. Too many times, trees are planted in places where they initially provide little to no risk, but as they enlarge, they become too close to structures like power lines, houses, or other structures. Also occasionally problematic are the tree roots, which can obstruct things like sewer pipes. Removal is essential to keep nearby residents and property safe when a tree’s placement makes it dangerous.
Construction-Related Tree Removal
When you’re prepared to increase the size of your house or structure, or you want to establish an outdoor living area where a tree is, you might have to think about having the tree removed to make room for your expansion plans. Although the tree might not be a danger, it must be cut down to make room for the development because it is directly in the way of the project.
Ailing trees
Many diseases and pests of trees can be treated, especially if they are discovered early. However, when a disease has spread widely throughout the tree or is incurable, the tree will continue to deteriorate over time, becoming dangerous and making removal the best option.
How to determine if a tree is infected
The most common changes in the appearance of diseased or pest-infested trees are how they leaf out, the color of their foliage, the texture of their bark, etc. Setting up an appointment with Certified Arborists is preferable if you detect changes in your tree that you believe need to be evaluated.
Dead tree
A dead tree will decline over time, posing a threat to the neighborhood and perhaps luring pests. Getting rid of it is best because its weak constructions might make them quite unstable. ISA Certified Arborists can evaluate your tree and choose the best removal method after conducting an assessment.
Messy
Some tree species, including the cottonwood, buckeye, and black walnut trees, may make quite the mess when their enormous seeds, nuts, and twigs fall to the ground. Cleaning up could be more than you want to keep up with, necessitating removal.
