While we all know that trees are an invaluable part of our landscape and environment, there are also times when a tree can pose a significant risk to you and your property. It’s important to take prompt action in these types of situations and work with tree takedown professionals who can safely remove the tree in question. If you’re wondering what kinds of situations merit a tree takedown, take a look at these top five scenarios that would warrant this type of service.
- Decay — The presence of decay is one of the most common reasons for tree takedowns. Impacted trees can wilt and become unstable, which means that they could fall or drop heavy branches at any time. Regular inspections by an arborist can help prevent the situation from getting bad enough to merit removing the entire tree, but in situations where there is already significant damage, a takedown may be unavoidable.
- Structural Damage — Cracks in the trunk or large broken branches indicate that a tree is seriously compromised. This type of damage is often caused by storms and other severe weather. If the damage is severe enough, a tree takedown may be the best way to protect the rest of your property.
- Overcrowding & Competition — There are some cases where a tree may be perfectly healthy but still need to be removed because it is in competition with other plants and trees for limited resources. Overcrowding can lead to problems with instability, so removing a few key trees can be beneficial to the space at large.
- Proximity to Structures — Trees that grow too close to structures like power lines or buildings pose serious hazards, including damage to the foundations, electrical interference, and falling branches damaging property or causing injury.
- Safety Hazards — Ultimately, if a tree poses a threat to people or property, a tree takedown is necessary. Whether it’s a significant lean, a broken branch, or proximity to structures, when a tree is creating unsafe conditions, the best course of action is to remove it.
It’s important to stay vigilant about your trees’ health. Contact our team at Miller Tree Service to learn more about how we can help you keep your trees healthy or remove any hazardous ones from your property.