Do you have a troublesome tree? While it needs to be cared for, it’s more complex than just grabbing a nearby ax or chainsaw. You need to be concerned with safety and your budget. Yet, there are responsible ways to handle a Parrish troublesome tree.
- Do you need to remove it? Before you pick up your tools and clear-cut your property, make sure you need to remove it. Mature trees add property value. Contact a certified arborist to make sure it doesn’t just need a sensible trimming.
- Are you sure you should do it yourself? Keep in mind that it could fall on your house, a neighbor’s car, or a person. Professional tree care specialists can handle it – saving you the time and potential danger to yourself.
- Make sure their certified. You’ll want to hire someone who is certified with the International Society of Arboriculture or a Tree Care Industry Association accredited business. Is the tree near a power line? You’ll need someone who is “Approved Line-Clearance” arborists.
- Is it legal to remove the tree? If it’s not on your property, you may be on risky ground if you remove it. If it’s on your property, are any permits required to remove it?
- Trimming methods. If the tree company suggests “topping” a tree or uses spikes on their boots for tree trimming, look elsewhere. These two procedures will expose the tree to disease and serious wounds.
- Get an estimate from more than one company. Ask them to be detailed with their procedure, equipment, and how long it will take. This way you can make a side-by-side comparison when making the decision. Take into consideration who takes the greatest safety precautions.
- References. Yelp is not your best choice here. Ask for references you can speak to.
Trees aren’t just nice to look at. They’re essential to our ecosystem, but sometimes you have to deal with dead wood or other trouble areas. There are specialists that will take the pain out of the job for you.
Need a good referral? Contact me. I can give you names of tree specialists in the Parrish area.