insight to help you to handle a tree removal on your property
Trees are a beautiful and beneficial addition to your property when they are growing healthy and properly. However, sometimes a tree will die, become diseased, or is growing in a dangerous or improper area and will need to be removed. Here are some recommendations to help you as you plan and make arrangements to remove a tree in your yard.
Inspect the Tree
Before you start cutting down a tree, you will need to look at the tree and evaluate it and its condition for removal. Look at the height of the tree and how far out its branches span. If the tree is a large tree and tall, it is best if you remove the tree limb by limb in pieces so it all does not come crashing down at the same time.
Another important consideration is to see whether or not the tree's trunk is hollow, as this can affect its removal. A hollow tree can be more likely to crumble apart or fall in a different direction than what you plan for it. If the tree is dead or dying, it can be weak and brittle in places and can cause an irregular fall. Contact your local tree remover to cut down the tree safely for you so you can avoid injury or damage to your nearby structures, vehicles or home. It is a good idea to remember that if you need to climb up a ladder to cut down a tree, it is likely too large for you to complete the project safely, so you should refer it to a tree service.
Evaluate the Area
In addition to evaluating the tree, you should inspect the area around the tree before cutting it down. Look at the space above and around the tree's canopy and upper branches. Contact your local utility company if the tree's branches are near a power line so you don't have an accident with the branches getting caught in them. They can safely disengage the lines for a safe tree removal and then reconnect the lines. And similarly, you could check for any underground utility lines to make sure they are not going to get pulled up if the tree's roots come up when it is felled.
Make sure the area where you will be dropping the tree's branches or the entire tree is clear of buildings, vehicles, pets and people. Select a clear area that will accommodate the tree and its branches for safe removal. Look at the tree's position and if it is leaning in any one direction, as this can affect the direction it will fall. Consider if there is a breeze and what direction it is blowing. If the tree you are felling contains leaves, it can affect the way the tree falls. Reach out to a professional who provides tree removals.