Unexpected situations can throw a wrench on our plans, and the sudden need for emergency tree removal is no exception. Diseased, damaged, or precarious trees can threaten your family, property, neighbors, and surrounding power lines. It’s crucial to call in the professionals if you notice any of the following signs with your trees to prevent extensive damage.
Weather-Related Tree Damage
Both summer and winter storms can wreak havoc on your trees. High winds, heavy rain, lightning, and snowfall are frequent culprits of tree damage. In severe cases, fallen branches or whole trees can cause significant damage to your home, car, or other property. Wind can uproot or twist trees, while heavy rain and flooding can expose and weaken roots. Snowfall and ice can lead to branch breakage or even split a tree, and lightning strikes can cause extensive damage, including branch loss, splitting, and even tree explosions.
Sick or Diseased Trees
Diseased or ailing trees are weaker and more prone to sudden branch fall, posing a safety risk. Tree diseases can also spread to other trees, so prompt, professional removal is essential. Arborists can safely remove diseased trees, minimizing the risk of contagion. Fungi, viruses, and pests can slowly kill trees from the inside, making removal the only option. Signs of tree disease include dead branches, bark or leaf holes, wilted or discolored leaves, hollow pits, white mildew, abnormal growths, and new shoot clusters.
Threat To Home Structure from Branches or Roots
If a tree branch is precariously close to your home or vehicles, consider having it removed before the wind knocks it down, causing damage. The same applies to tree roots growing too near your house, which could lift patio stones and driveways or burrow into your home’s foundation, leading to serious damage.
Neighbors’ Property at Risk From Your Tree
A tree hanging over your neighbor’s property or roots nearing their home warrants immediate removal to prevent potential damage to their property. It’s not just considerate but also the right thing to do to maintain good relations with your neighbors.
Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, one aspect that cannot be overlooked is the state of your landscaping. The exterior look of your home, including the condition of your trees, significantly enhances its curb appeal and overall market value.
Professional tree care services can help maintain the aesthetics of your property, allowing more natural light to filter into your home and contributing to the health of other trees in the vicinity. Pruning overgrown trees, removing dead branches, and eliminating diseased or dead trees can significantly improve your property’s appearance.
Moreover, clearing away dead or damaged trees can open up space in your yard, providing additional outdoor areas – a feature that prospective buyers often find attractive.
Broken Branches
Broken branches on a tree are not always detrimental to its health, and with strategic pruning, the tree can often recover. However, if a tree loses more than half of its branches, it may not be able to produce enough leaves to sustain itself, leading to its eventual demise.
Similarly, the loss of the tree’s leader branch – the longest, tallest branch that provides form, strength, and stability – could also lead to the tree’s death.
Leaning Trees
A tree that leans may not necessarily pose a risk, especially if it has been in that position for a long time without signs of instability. Nevertheless, it’s always advisable to have a professional arborist assess the tree to ensure its stability.
However, if a tree begins to lean or grow at a sharp angle suddenly or shows signs of cracking and uprooting, it could be at risk of falling. In such cases, immediate removal is recommended to ensure safety.
In Conclusion,
Regular observation and timely action can prevent a potential disaster caused by problematic trees. When in doubt, always consult a professional arborist to assess the situation and suggest the best course of action.
