Our team at Miller Tree Services has extensive experience in tree care, which includes tree removal. Over the years, we have heard a few common myths about tree removal, and we want to help correct these misconceptions.
Keep reading to learn about a few of the most common myths about tree removal and to get the real information you need to make the right choice for your property.
- Myth: You can handle tree removal yourself. Many people assume that the tree removal process is easy enough to do it yourself. However, removing a fully-grown, mature tree is a complex job, and it takes specialized experience and equipment to do this work safely. We strongly encourage you to let our experts handle your tree removal needs for you.
- Myth: It’s okay to leave the stump behind. After the tree removal process is complete, some people believe it’s fine to leave the stump in place, but our team strongly disagrees. We always grind the stump after removing the trunk and limbs of the tree. If we didn’t do this, the stump and roots could keep growing. Letting the roots continue to grow could damage the foundation of your home or disrupt your underground utility lines, so we always recommend grinding the stump.
- Myth: Tree removal is always necessary. Lastly, we want to push back on the idea that tree removal is required in all cases. The need for tree removal depends on several factors, such as the tree’s overall health, structural integrity, and proximity to any structures or utility lines. If the tree is weak, diseased, or badly placed, then removal is usually the best option, but if the tree is mostly healthy, we can typically save it.