Three Reasons Why You Should Call a Tree Removal Service

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of On Top Tree Service ( 11-Dec-2012 )

Out of the many around the house jobs that you like to do on your own, tree service in PA shouldn't be one of them. The most obvious reason that you should hire a tree service is that by the nature of the work tree maintenance can be dangerous to you and your house if not done properly. The other reason is that it's unlikely that you will have the needed equipment to take on this job and even less likely that you'd know how to use that equipment. The last reason is that you probably don't have the knowledge of whether it's best to either simply prune the tree or have it completely removed. Since so much can go wrong you should call for a professional arborist that has a solid reputation and insurance.

Pruning

This service is often needed when certain branches pose a problem either by blocking sunlight from getting to your garden or to your window. Or because there is a high likelihood that the branch is dead and ready to fall off, causing damage. So when an arborist prunes a tree they take careful consideration where to cut, they have to make sure that they don't cut into the collar and damage the tissue because the tissue allows the tree to grow a new limb. Also, if the limb the arborist is cutting is a big one, then they have to trim off the excess weight before they sever the branch from the trunk.

Stump Grinder

A stump in your yard can be a pain to get rid of and a stump grinder is a simple solution in terms of physical labor. This machine is attached to a bobcat or an ATV like an arm and it has spinning blades that run at high-speed as the arm is moved back and forth to grind the stump down. This particular job isn't so much dangerous as it is expensive to rent one and complicated. So if you already have plans to hire a tree service, you might as well have them get rid of your stump while they are there.

Complete Tree Removal

There is always a possibility that a tree could fall over, either because of a storm or it's already weak or dying. You may even need it to be removed because you want more room on you lawn. In any case removing a tree is a delicate operation as any tree service in PA, knows well. An arborist must pay attention to the surroundings of the tree, like the location of the power lines, neighboring houses and fences. They also have to be careful when the tree falls as well because the cut tree might land on another tree to create a spring pole. If the tree is not taken care of properly then disastrous effects and injuries will follow.

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