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5 Signs You Need Tree Removal
Feb 12, 2024
It can be hard having to decide to get rid of a tree. After all, trees are beautiful and bring so many benefits to your property. However, trees can be susceptible to disease, injury, and other issues that could jeopardize the safety of your property. According to Forbes, trees in good health that are leaning more than 15% should be removed as they are safety concerns. Here are five signs you need tree removal.
1. Overgrown Roots
Do you see large tree roots inching closer and closer to your home or septic tank? If you don't handle the problem, your home can suffer ongoing damage as you'll notice cracks developing in ceilings, walls, and floors from foundation upheaval. Roots can puncture a septic tank and cause sewage leakage into your soil and local water supply.
2. House Proximity
Be aware of when a tree is too close to your house, especially if the tree appears to be damaged or ill. If a tree is too close, it could fall on your house during harsh weather. It can also cause damage to your roof if its branches are scraping the roof. The debris from those branches can also easily clog up your gutters.
3. Storm Cleanup
An old tree may often be the tallest structure in an area, making it vulnerable to repeated lightning strikes. Therefore, don't be surprised if you see a tree that's split to the point where the best thing you can do is call for tree removal. Some trees may have fallen over from high winds such as hurricanes.
4. Close Branches
Do you have many trees on your property? Are the trees so close together it's hard to see between them? If so, you may need to remove a few of these trees so they have enough breathing room to thrive. After all, if branches are too close together, it won't give individual trees room to grow. It can also make tree illness easy to spread.
5. Illness or Death
Unfortunately, trees can get ill like any other organism. However, if the illness spreads beyond a certain point, you may have to remove the entire tree. Over time, that tree can die. Dead wood can attract pests and continue to spread illness to the rest of your vegetation.
As you can see, there are legitimate reasons to call for professional tree removal. Whether a tree is too close to the home, has overgrown branches, or storm cleanup services are needed, a tree removal service can help. Contact Elevation Tree Service today for more assistance.
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