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Qualities to Look for in a Tree Removal Service

11/16/2017

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Finding a tree removal service can be a daunting task. You want the best for your lawn and your compound but you also do not want to spend an arm and a leg just to get the removal services. The only way to pick the best and the cheapest tree removal service is to compare different ways. The only way you can do this is to compare the experts based on a number of qualities. The best tree removal expert qualities include:

  • Skilled, Trained and Experienced
The first thing that an expert has to be is skilled. You want to get the services of an arborist who is certified. This means that they have undergone the necessary training and have in-depth knowledge about plants. They would be able to detect diseases or infestations long before they got to advanced stages. This might give the tree a fighting chance. However, an unskilled and untrained tree removal expert would not know all these details. 
Additionally, you want someone who is experienced. It is one thing to have skill and training. This is largely theoretical. However, someone who has experience also has understanding. He or she would be able to tackle any problems that come up in the process of removing your tree.
  • Equipped
You cannot choose a tree removal expert who does not have the necessary tools and equipment to see the job through from the beginning to the end. Experts have cranes and other fancy machinery such as power chainsaws. They are trained to use these tools and should always have them so as to make tree removal much easier and safer.

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  • Effective Communication
Whenever you are looking for a tree removal expert, you need to ask a few questions about the process that leads to tree removal. Any competent expert will know exactly how to explain the process to you. If it is clear and concise then you have yourself a winner. Anyone who cannot explain the process they plan on following probably does not have a hold on the concept of tree removal.
  • Covered by Insurance
The other crucial thing for your tree removal expert to have is insurance. If the expert gets hurt in your compound in the course of a job, this is not your liability. However, any damages and injuries to other people or pets can lead to a lawsuit. If, on one hand, your expert has insurance, the damages and any injuries are covered by insurance. If the expert does not have insurance, then the cost will be on you.

Conclusion
You need to know the best qualities in a tree removal specialist if you are going to get one to sort out your trees. With these qualities, comparison is much easier. You will be able to shortlist potential tree service providers in a short period thus saving you time and money. This rigorous process ultimately ensures that you get the best expert in the area.

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Picking the Best Tree Removal Expert

11/7/2017

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Picking a service provider is much like buying a product. The process that you follow in order to get the best tree removal expert is similar to what you would do if you are looking to buy a product. It includes:

Recommendations from Close Friends and Family
The first place that you need to conduct research is in your household or your close circle of friends. These are the most trustworthy people in this process since they have no reason to lie to you about a tree removal expert. Having gotten tree removal services, they would be in a position to recommend one if theirs was a job well done. In the event that it wasn’t, at least now you know who to steer clear of.

Online Reviews
The second step in your research process is to look and read through online reviews. If your relative or friend recommends a tree removal expert, you still need to read online reviews to see if theirs was just a stroke of luck or if the professional is indeed good at the job. If you do not have any personal recommendations, reviews will help to narrow down the options you have when it comes to tree removal experts in your area. Those with high ratings make it to the next round of picking the most suitable person while those with bad reviews are not considered at all.

Initial Consultation
After you have gotten a few reputable tree removal experts in your area, you need to get an initial consultation. Most of the time, professionals will come to your home, examine your tree and give recommendations on whether or not to cut down the tree. This initial assessment also helps the professional to see the scope of work that needs to be done before they give you a quote.

There are two advantages of this. The first is that you get to see if the tree removal expert really knows what to do with the tree. It is easier to confirm this if you had already called in a professional arborist to assess the health of your plants. The other good thing is that with these quotes you can check who provides reliable services and is still affordable. Ultimately, you can save a lot of money.

Conclusion
Getting your tree removed is not a simple matter. During removal, trees can fall on homes, fences, cars, people and pets. This damage will cost you a lot of money to repair. In addition to this, you might be sued for bodily injuries and it would even be worse if there were fatalities. You therefore cannot afford to do carry out this exercise on your own. In the same breath, you should not hand over the job to just anyone. You have to vet the professionals to see that they are the best. This assures you of no damage or injury. Furthermore, you can get compensated if the tree removal expert is covered.

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Tree Removal Techniques

11/2/2017

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Whenever a tree is being cut down, there is a procedure that needs to be followed to minimize damage and avoid injury. It is easier for professionals because they have experience and are not rolling the dice on anything. On the other hand, the same cannot be said of people who try to have DIY tree removal in their compounds. A number of things have to be emphasized.

Planning and Preparation

First, you cannot wake up and decide that you are cutting down a tree, get the tools and start straight away. You need to start slowly. Pace yourself and plan out exactly how you would want to remove the tree. Planning will help you cater for any potential accidents and avoid them.
To plan, you need to decide which side you would want the tree to fall. This depends on everything in the tree’s surrounding. First, you need to avoid buildings, property, fences and even other trees. This is all if the tree is small. However, bigger trees will require you to cut off some of the branches and then chop the tree down in bits to avoid injury and/ or damage.

Equipment and Safety Precautions

Next, you need to get your equipment and tools ready. Have a checklist of every item you will need to use for the process. If you are lacking in any, go buy the tools. You will need an axe, a chainsaw, rope and perhaps a ladder. All of this depends on how big the tree is as well as the technique you are going to use to fell it.
You should also count your friends as resources. Do not attempt to remove a tree on your own. So many things could go wrong. Having friends hold onto a rope to direct the fall in case the tree goes in a different direction will help to prevent injury and damage as well.

The Process
The process of cutting down the tree is pretty simple. Start by making a v-shaped cut on the trunk of your tree. Ensure that the cut is not above your hip area. The cut should also be about a third of the way into the tree trunk. Proceed to make a similar cut on the side that the tree should be falling. Once this is done, quickly walk away from the fall area to avoid getting hurt as the tree falls.
A tip to maintain safety is to always face the tree as you get away. Turning your back could expose you to dangers that you cannot see, anticipate or get out of.

Conclusion
Tree cutting might seem simple but it should be left to the pros. They are skilled and experienced in this area. Additionally, they have the tools ready and are therefore cheaper. Cutting your own tree forces you to buy tools which are expensive. You would also need to spend a lot to repair damages or get treatment for bodily injuries that might occur as you try to do it on your own.

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Why Choose a Certified Arborist

10/25/2017

 
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Having a tree is more of a responsibility than people notice. First, you have to ensure that the tree grows healthy and does not contract any diseases or get infestations from pets. If this happens, the tree needs to be treated on time so that the problem is dealt with and does not progress any further.  This can only be possible if you get a certified arborist for these professional services. There are many reasons to choose a certified arborist including:

Tree Health
You may not know exactly what your trees need at every turn. This is because you are not trained in this. You also do not have extensive experience that will allow you to assess your trees from time to time and find out what they need. A professional arborist is able to do all this. The benefit of having such a professional is that you are able to ensure that your trees grow to be healthy and flourishing. You are not in the dark about the plants, their structure and their needs. Being ignorant of these things can lead to accidents and injuries. What is a tree had a weak trunk and just fell on the house one day? You probably would have known that it does not have a stable structure if you had gotten the services of an arborist.

Get Alternatives
The other thing about a professional is that they are conversant with all the alternatives for tree care and maintenance. For example, an arborist will be able to tell you that your tree only needs some pruning and trimming to get the branches to grown in your desired direction. This would save the tree from being cut down if you had planned on doing that because of the overgrown branches hanging over your home.
It is important to recognize that these alternatives are often more beneficial in the long run. You do not have to be backed into a corner to make a rush decision such as cutting down a tree just because of lack of information when you could have trimmed it and achieved your goal while preserving your tree.

Tree Removal Services
Most people know about tree removal services since it is one of the most common tree services all over the world. If you need to have a tree cut down and need the stump to be grinded, you need to get a certified arborist to advice on this. Once you have the go-ahead, the arborist will then oversee the removal of the tree. This avoids damage and fatal injuries.

Conclusion
It is clear that you need a certified arborist as long as you have trees in your compound. These professional will help to maintain the health of your trees, increase productivity and help to avoid some diseases and infestations. All this is to the benefit of everyone in the compound, including pets and other plants as well. The services might seem unnecessary in the short term but they will definitely help you even in the long run.

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Reasons for Tree Removal

10/14/2017

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You might be wondering why one would need to remove a tree from the compound or yard. The truth is that there are various reasons for this. Some are unavoidable while some do not really necessitate removal but only support it instead. Some of these reasons include:
  • Weak Structure
When your tree has a weak structure, you will need to get it removed by a professional. Whenever there is a storm or a sudden change in weather such as sudden gusts of wind, you run the risk of the tree falling on whatever is around it. If it is your home, your neighbor’s home, a car, your dog’s kennel, your pet or even a jungle gym, there will be damage at the end of the day. The amount it costs to repair these damages is a lot. Furthermore, if the tree harmed someone or a pet, you may not be able to remedy the situation if the injuries were fatal. It is therefore important to remove a tree if its trunk is not strong enough to support the whole tree.
  • Overgrown Roots
Some trees are strong and aggressive. It is therefore quite common to find that the roots of a tree have grown deep into the ground and even encroached onto the foundation. This is extremely dangerous. It means that your house can fall apart any time if the tree is continued to grow. These roots often push on the foundation thus compromising the whole structure of the home. In such a case, you have no option but to cut the tree down so it can dry up.
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  • Disease and Infestation
Another common reason for tree removal is disease or infestation. When your tree has plant disease that has progressed well beyond the treatment stage, it needs to be removed. This is necessary for the safety of everyone who comes to your yard or compound. It is also necessary to curb the spread of the disease so that any other plants do not contract the disease as well. The same applies for trees that have become home to various pests. This can have far reaching effects even in your home. The best way to deal with this is to remove the tree completely. You will definitely need a professional for this as a DIY solution will still expose you to the same problems. This type of tree removal needs to be controlled.

  • Landscaping Needs
Finally, some tree owners prefer to remove their trees because they want to get some landscaping done on their lawn or yard. If you want to change up the look and get some shorter plants, you would have to do away with the tree and even go as far as getting the professionals to grind the stump and level the area. This makes it easier to do different things with the landscaping of the area.

Conclusion
There are legitimate reasons for getting trees removed. However, in some cases, you might find an alternative solution from a professional arborist if you really want to keep the tree.
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