Sometimes removing a tree on your property is the best decision, but how to decide? Many homeowners prefer saving a tree to removing it because of the shade and beauty it brings to their property. The good news is this is often possible, even when a tree has been damaged by storm or is experiencing an infestation.
If you are faced with the difficult decision of removing a tree, your local tree removal expert can help you work through a checklist that will ensure you are able to consider all your options.
You should consider removing a tree if:
- The tree has overgrown its space and its root system is compromising your foundation, basement, a sidewalk or driveway, power lines, or a neighbor’s property.
- The tree is overhanging your home or a structure on your property and is causing damage, such as dropping dead branches or debris, and pruning or trimming will not solve the problem.
- A storm, wind, or lightning has severely damaged the tree beyond repair options.
- There are signs of disease or infestation that are too severe to treat, such as a vertical crack in the trunk, visible wounds, extensive peeling of bark, open cavities, runny spots, excessive wilting, or visible fungus.
- Large portions of the tree are dead.
- The tree has suddenly begun to lean.
- The tree has grown with a Y or V crotch low in the trunk, making it more vulnerable to storm damage.
At Linger’s Lumberjacks in Norton, Ohio, we understand that saving a tree is often your priority. Our experts always suggest options, including treatment of a disease or infestation, with removal being the last resort.
Careful pruning
If a tree is overhanging your home or threatening a neighbor’s property, we may be able to provide thoughtful pruning that will protect your property without damaging the tree. Our team also will inspect for the extent of dead wood to determine its cause and if it can be removed to save the tree.
Cabling
Often an otherwise healthy tree that has experienced storm damage is a great candidate for cabling. At Linger’s, our team is skilled in this technique of using steel rods and cables to anchor a damaged area to the sound portion of the tree to provide needed support and allow the tree to continue to thrive.
If you are concerned about trees on your property following winter storms, or a tree appears to have died over the cold months, contact Linger’s today for a thorough inspection and determination of what we may do to save your trees. Click here for more information about our expert tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, and crane and bucket services across the Akron area.