Despite all the pros of having trees on your property, there are times when one or more could prove to be a hazard. Remember, trees are large vegetation, and if they were to fall, they could hurt you or someone on your property. When trees prove to be a danger to you or your property, you must find professionals to remove them. Here are some tips to let you know when it's time to call for professional emergency tree removal due to hazardous trees.

A Need for Pruning

Regular tree pruning isn't just for superficial reasons. According to HGTV, older trees in a well-landscaped yard can raise the value of a house by 7% to 19%. Having immaculate spruces and trees can make your property look good, which in turn, raises property value. However, not only will those trees look good, but it's also a reflection of their overall health when they receive regular pruning. When trees become ill, the sickness often starts with their branches and can continue to spread to the rest of the tree. Luckily, true professionals can catch the illness in time by pruning the diseased parts. They know exactly where to trim the tree without hurting the healthy part.

With this preventative trimming, not only are they helping to save the tree from severe illness, but they are also protecting the other trees on the property. When trees are too close together, it's easy for illness to spread from one to another. If you have several trees on your property that are near each other, it can create a devastating chain of events where one sick tree spreads illness and possible death to the rest. So, if you see a tree that's looking haggard and unkempt, it could potentially be hazardous.

Excessive Exposure

While trees need enough breathing room for their health, being within a bunch of other trees can also be good for them. When trees are surrounded by other trees, they all provide a healthy windbreak that protects them from the elements. However, if an area has been cleared of several trees, such as for a construction development, those remaining trees are now exposed. With such exposure, it's easy for heavy winds to come and knock a tree down. Even if the tree isn't completely knocked down, it can become weakened after enough exposure to inclement weather, such as heavy winds, freezing rain, and heavy snow.

Extreme Lean

Do you notice any trees on your property with an extreme lean? Sure, some trees naturally grow with a certain lean, but in many cases, it's indicative that the tree may have become weakened. A good way to judge is if a homeowner notices how it normally looks. In that case, they can always notify a tree professional that the lean was always there. However, another consideration to worry about is what direction this tree is leaning in. Is the tree leaning towards a home or other physical structure? Is it leaning toward a walking path that many people flow through? In that case, the leaning tree is certainly a hazard that should be removed as soon as possible. As winter sets in, a tree already leaning will be a more excessive hazard compared to other trees susceptible to heavy winds.

Hanging or Damaged Branches

Any tree branch can be a hazard to someone walking nearby. After all, tree branches are often heavy. So, when branches are already hanging down or appear damaged, they can easily fall randomly. What if somebody is walking beneath that tree? What if a car is driving nearby? When you see such a tree, it may be time for professional emergency tree removal, or at least time to trim off those branches.

Death

When a tree dies, it can pose a few hazards. First of all, you don't want dead wood sitting on your property, as it can attract random pests. Remember, there are pests like rodents, flies, cockroaches, and certain beetles that are attracted to decaying matter. So, if you don't call for emergency tree removal upon noticing dead wood, you may have an infestation that can quickly worsen. An infestation of vermin, like rodents and flies, can end up spreading illness on your property that can affect you and anyone else living there.

When a tree dies, it's easy for it to fall over. After all, the death of a tree puts it in a perpetually weakened state that makes it easy for winds to blow it down. Even if there isn't any inclement weather, the tree is weakened to where it could easily randomly fall.

Overgrown Roots

Are you noticing a problem with overgrown roots? If you don't call for emergency tree removal, your home's foundation could easily be uprooted. Once that happens to your home, it could cause extensive damage that will be very costly or make your home uninhabitable. If you rely on a septic tank, those overgrown roots can also cause a hazard by puncturing it. A punctured septic tank can leak sewage into your soil and local municipal water supply. As a result, you and your neighbors would have an environmental hazard that would require major cleanup efforts.

Closeness to House

How close is a tree to your house? While strategically placed trees near your home can be great for reduced noise pollution and improved energy efficiency, you don't want them to be too close. Even a healthy tree that's close to your home is a danger. After all, anything could happen to a healthy tree. If a storm were to occur, that healthy tree could easily come down. If it falls in the direction of your home, it would cause major devastation. Anyone inside would possibly be hurt or suffer fatalities.

Even if your healthy tree doesn't fall on the house, it could still pose a danger to your roofing. When trees are too close, it's easy for their branches to scrape the roof and cause damage. An excessive amount of leaves and other debris could get into your gutters. When it's easy for your gutters to get clogged, they can't do their job effectively. As a result, it's easy for water to build up on your roof instead of being ushered away from it. Before you know it, your roof may begin to rot and need premature replacement.

Fallen Tree

Last but not least, a fallen tree is always a call for tree removal. When trees fall, they can become a hazard for being able to properly move around. Fallen trees can block the road and create a major obstruction. If a tree falls on your property, it begins to provide a source for pests to hide.

As you can see, there are a few reasons you may need emergency tree removal. While you may find it difficult on an emotional level to remove a tree, sometimes it simply can't be helped. After all, trees can get sick, they die, and they can sometimes be an obstruction. If they fall over, they will be a safety hazard to any person or animal nearby. So do yourself, your property, and your family a favor and know when to call for emergency tree removal. Contact Eduardo's Tree Service so that we can solve the situation promptly.