When to Cut Down a Tree

Trees are beautiful additions to homes and businesses, adding beauty, shade, and privacy to a property. While there are many benefits to trees, there are times when they need to be removed. When a tree becomes a safety risk to your property or your neighbors, it may be time to call a professional for tree services. Now you may wonder, how will I know when it's time to have a tree removed? Deciding when to cut down a tree can be challenging. Below are a few signs it may be time to call a professional for tree removal services. 

Too Close for Comfort: Whether your tree is leaning or growing too close to your property, it should be removed as soon as possible. A bad storm or decay can cause your tree to fall onto your home or business and risk structural damage to your property or, worse, injuring you or someone else.

Showing Signs of Stress: When you notice sprouts or small branches coming from the tree's base, your tree is under severe stress. This distress can be caused by environmental changes, overexposure to sunlight, etc. It is best to have your tree examined by an arborist to determine if tree removal is necessary.

A Tree is Dead: If your tree has cracks in the trunk, mushrooms growing near the roots, or the leaves have stopped blooming, chances are your tree is dead or dying. Even if your tree appears structurally sound, it is best to call a professional as soon as possible if you notice any dead tree symptoms.

Hollow Trunk: Noticing cavities or hollowness in a tree trunk indicates a problem with a tree's structural integrity. Many trees can live with a hollow tree trunk for years but are a great danger to your property and those surrounding it. A weak trunk will not be able to support all of the tree's branches or limbs, risking them falling at any time.