Wednesday, February 5, 2014

By Jayne Rutledge


Trees are very important in the environment. This is why deciding to get rid of them may be hard to those who love nature. Though when trees become a threat to the environment by either dying or are in the process of drying up, it is necessary to have them removed for safety purposes. If the trees have overgrown and blocked the driveway or they are causing interference to other trees or the utility wires they also need to be removed. Since the growth rate of trees is very slow, you need to weigh all your options before any tree removal service is carried out.

Uprooting a tree may result into disputes from the neighbors since a plant may not only be in your property but may have spread into your neighbors compound. Hence removing the plant may result to unforeseen problems. It is advisable before undertaking this task that you communicate with your neighbors and reach into some kind of agreement. Such beforehand consultations assist in saving on time and cost that could have been spent on law suits in case of damage on property.

Some of the trees have taken years growing and in appearance they are huge meaning that their roots are either wide spread or deep rooted. In such a case, you do not need to undertake the task by yourself but you can engage Spring Hill, Florida professionals. Such a task requires machines, guiding ropes and other additional tools that you may not be in possession of. In cases where the plant is affecting a certain utility then it is advisable that you notify the utility firm before going ahead with the uprooting or falling.

Getting rid of trees may not be very hard though safety has to be observed. There are procedures that have to be followed when undertaking this work. First is to ensure there are no obstacles in the area around the trees before cutting them. Things like wires, fences and cars, among other things, should not be anywhere close to that area to avoid accidents.

The other thing that you need to do is observing your tree properly. By so doing you want to find out where the plant is naturally leaning towards. Knowing its natural angle will help you know where the plant will fall. This way, you will not only be able to prevent accidents, but you can change the direction to which the plant would fall if it is not suitable for you to be able to work on it.

Branches hanging from the plant can pose as a safety hazard. The other thing that you require to check for is trunk open wounds. The observations you make about the wounds usually assist you in knowing whether the plant has rotten. If you prove that the plant is rotten then it is wise that you seek for professional assistance. This finding makes it hard for a person that has no experience in falling plants, would not know the direction or place the plant would fall.

One has to have an escape route. This route will provide a way for you to escape when the plant will start to come down and it is important to have at least two routes. The routes should be at each side to help in avoiding injuries in case anything happens.

Then the tree contractor you decide on hiring for the tree removal should have an insurance policy and should have wide experience on the same subject. He should have a good reputation. Finally, he should be trustworthy and reliable.




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