If you notice a diseased tree on your property, or you want to clear some old growth, you might be tempted to try removing the trees yourself. While it might seem simple, factoring in the species of tree, the angle of growth, and the type of damage is key to safe tree removal. Below, learn more about why DIY tree cutting is a bad idea and should be left to the professionals.

The Dangers of DIY Tree Removal

You Could Hurt Yourself or Others 

Trees are heavy, and a single miscalculation could send a limb crashing down onto you or someone else. Because it’s difficult to predict how they’ll fall, tree limbs can swing out of control, injuring bystanders. Falls from ladders are also a common cause of injuries.

You Could Damage Property

A falling tree could also land on your home, your neighbor’s home, or on other property, like cars. These accidents are not only costly to fix, but they could drive up your insurance rates. Also, many trees are close to power lines. A falling tree could take down the lines, leaving you liable for repairs.

The Tools Are Dangerous

Finally, the tools used in tree removal are dangerous if you don’t have the experience and training to use them. Without professional equipment like chainsaws, cherry pickers, and stump grinders, the job will likely be more difficult than anticipated.

The Benefits of Professional Tree Removal

Hiring a professional arborist for tree removal is not only safer, but it’s also better for the trees. They have the experience and knowledge to identify disease and problem areas, properly prune and cut branches, make the right cuts in the trunk, and guide the tree to the ground. In some cases, they can save the tree and other trees around it, by making strategic cuts to preserve healthy branches while removing disease.

Other benefits of hiring professionals include:

• Faster cleanup. Professionals will make quick work of downed trees, so you don’t have to spend weeks cutting it into smaller pieces and removing it. 

• Stump removal. Tree service professionals can complete the job by also providing stump removal so you won't have an unsightly stump in your yard. 

 

If you have a tree in your yard that needs to be removed, rely on the trusted professionals at Asheboro Tree Experts. For more than 40 years, these arborists have served Randolph County, NC, offering tree removal, log hauling, storm damage clean-up, stump grinding, and other tree services. Call their friendly team at (336) 629-1028 to schedule a consultation or visit their website for information.