Tree removal is not as straightforward an undertaking as many people would think. Even though most tree removals are typically a straightforward process and entail little risk, there are still a few tips that should be taken into consideration when doing tree removals. While many homeowners will attempt a fairly simple tree trimming on their own, even amateur tree removals may quickly go wrong if the correct path of the fall of a branch or limbs is miscalculated. Unfortunately such errors can lead to property damage, or in the worst case scenario, in fatal or bodily harm.
The best tip for tree removals is prevention. While many people know the basics of cutting down a tree, such as using a chainsaw or a two-by-four, the best way to avoid damage to property, and potentially even death, is to hire a professional tree care company to do the work for you. While these professionals are much more experienced in tree care than your average person, they are also much more expensive, and should only be used as a last resort to serious tree problems.
For most homeowners, however, preventing tree removal is an easy enough task. If you live in areas with cold winters, tree removal is almost always inevitable during the winter months. The easiest way to prevent it, then, is to simply clear away any fallen leaves, twigs, or other debris before the first snowfall. This will not only make it easier for the arborists to remove the dead and decaying matter from the trees, but will also help keep the surrounding environment safe by removing dangerous amounts of leaves and debris from the ground.
Another common way that people choose to remove trees is to use a piece of equipment known as a "tree auger". A tree auger is basically a hydraulic crane that can be operated with the use of either water or air pressure. This cranked up to high levels, and uses a rope to pull up trees that have grown too large for the crane to reach. This method is often used in arboriculture, and is often more cost effective and safer than having to hire a crew of arborists to do the tree removals for you.
Most people are simply unaware, when it comes to tree removals, that they might be responsible for removing part or all of a tree's stump. Stump removal is usually best left to arborists, because the normal tree removal process involves digging up the entire root ball of a tree, as well as removing any damaged parts of the stem. However, if the stump has grown significantly in size, it may be impossible to remove it using this technique alone.
Tree removals are no longer an inconvenience. They can be deadly. For this reason, arborists are generally the only ones who can properly remove large trees. Stump removal is usually left to arborists, because the normal tree removal process involves digging up the entire root ball of a tree, as well as removing any damaged parts of the stem. However, if the stump has grown significantly in size, it may be impossible to remove it using this technique alone.