Things to Consider for a Safe Tree Removal at Home
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Tree removal is a time consuming and laborious process. It can also be very dangerous because if it's not done right, it can cause significant damage to your property and your neighbor's. It can even cause serious injury to yourself and others.
That said, here are some things that you need to consider before going through a tree removal at home.
Have the tree inspected first
Tree removal should always be a last resort, especially if you're doing it because you believe that the tree in your home is already dead. You would be surprised how many homeowners
learned the hard way that what they thought was a dead tree was merely going through a natural phase.
Before you decide to remove a tree from your garden, have a licensed arborist come over to inspect the tree you're planning to remove. This is a professional that would be in the best position to let you know if your tree is still salvageable with a little pruning or if it really needs to be cut down.
Check tree removal regulations in your area
Local governments and even homeowners' associations have their own tree removal regulations and policies. These apply even if the tree you're removing is within your private property.
Be sure to check with your local government and homeowner's association first about these. This is crucial, especially if the tree you're removing is located right in your front yard. Otherwise, you could risk facing hefty fines and penalties.
Also, in the unlikely event that the tree removal process ends up causing any damage to your home, you may run into problems filing a claim if you skip this. Worse, it can give your neighbor a very good reason to file a lawsuit against you if their property gets damaged during the tree removal process.
Leave tree removal to the professionals
Although it's possible for you to remove a tree without any professional help, hiring a company that specializes in tree removal services will be safer and less stressful.
For starters, these companies have a team of professional gardeners and handymen experienced in tree removals. They know exactly whether it will be much safer for you and your neighbors to cut down the tree at the base or do it a section at a time.
Second, removing a tree requires special equipment and tools. Not only are these very expensive, but there's a learning curve you have to go through to use these safely. Professional gardeners trained and certified to handle these types of heavy equipment, so you're in safe hands.
In addition to removing your tree, some tree removal companies will be happy to chop down these large chunks of wood into wood chips. You can then use these wood chips for your next barbecue party. On top of that, they'll also refill the hole left by the uprooted tree. They would even lay some grass or any type of plant of your choice if you want.
